Schumacher Alt. Probably the best beer in Germany.

Who likes German.... beer. About German football, cars and the cinema we'll talk next time. And today, continuing the story about Dusseldorf, I want to move on to the most delicious part of the narrative. Gain appetite, friends, we head to the German beerhouse restaurant.

 The inventors of the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world believe the ancient Egyptians and ancient Indians. Someone says something about the first beer from China. The Czechs claim that they are inventors of the beer. I believe that the birthplace of modern brewing is Germany. At least the Germans confidently hold the first place in the world in consumption of this drink. The city of Dusseldorf is no exception. As in any major German city, Dusseldorf has its own brand of beer. It is famous all over the world of Alt or Altbeer. In the city are many of pubs, especially the old part, which, by the way, is called Altstadt (old town). Three major pub restaurants are in dispute for the right to be the oldest and the most correct. It Uerige, Schlosser, and of course Schumacher. I've been to all these places and, not being a beer connoisseur, I believe all three varieties of Alt are almost identical. However, the kitchen and the atmosphere in the beer restaurant has pleased me more in Schumacher.

 Classic interior of Schumacher pub on Ost-Strasse, decorated with portraits of the founders and landscapes of düsseldorf on the 18-19 centuries. There is no such stable smell of urine, as in Uerige, and the waiters are always sober, unlike Schlosser. It makes Schumacher the leader of restaurant rating of the Dusseldorf beer. Let's get started. Beer the waiters carry huge trays of small glasses. Decided to take just two or three cups are always freezing Alta on each person. To properly keep score, the waiters draw the stripes with pencil on the coaster. It is considered good to share a beer with the waiter. Naturally, he'll give you an extra line with a pencil.
What is the taste of this vaunted Alt? Here he writes about this official website:

Our SCHUMACHER ALT (4.6% of alc.) is a spicy, full beer, brewed according to old traditions. The technology of top fermentation fascinates with its delicate taste with a slightly malt note and a refreshing effect.
Noble aroma hops from the Hallertau and Tettnang provides an excellent bitterness and a magical flavor. Glossy amber color and a powerful foam visible at first sight. In our Altbier has improved the interaction of hops, malt yeast and the traditional Schumacher.

And it's true. The Alt really special. Noticeable on the first bitter throat, he enchants with its rich malt finish. Very tasty beer for beer lovers. I know a lot of fans of the taste of Alt, who are willing to fly thousands of miles for this one Cup.
 We now turn to German cuisine, without which the Alt is unthinkable. Of course, Schumacher is purely a meat restaurant. I would recommend as starters to try Rindeltartar. This is first-class raw ground beef, served on a plate with finely diced onions. Constructed a sandwich of white bread, minced meat, onions and a good helping of salt and black pepper. Mmmmmm... Waiter, another beer!

It's time for the main dish. Here Schumacher recommends traditional baked or boiled pork knuckle SchweinsHaxe, with the same braised cabbage and mashed potatoes. Portion designed for large hungry man. By the way, notice that the German beer women no less than men. The love of beer in Germany has no age and gender. Alternatively, pig's knuckle, I would recommend the set for two people (actually for three), which includes the knuckle and several kinds of traditional German sausages and roasted pork. Looks like this dish a few thousand calories here so

Garnish the dish of course is the same as the knuckle, only in twice the number.
And now, if you survived all this, for a digestif, you can afford a glass of dusseldorf's strong herbal liqueur. He is the proud and warlike name Killepitsch. It really helps with digestion, as the whole kitchen is excessively greasy and high in calories. And as an ice-cold beer is all combined in the stomach, you ask? God only knows this. Yes, that's the only German from this food very well.

Highly recommended reading this article to take a pill Mezim Forte!!!
Bon appetit!
All the pictures from his personal archives and from the official website of the brewery Schumacher.

Alexey