Two beers per day?  The beer probably sucks but its still better than none!  I was under the impression that all modern armies were dry, but I guess not!

Germany has an incredible variety of beers, everyone can find something for their own taste. I don't know which one army gets. Those who love dark beers (also called "bitter" in UK) are probably disappointed.

 

DG

Two beers per day?  The beer probably sucks but its still better than none!  I was under the impression that all modern armies were dry, but I guess not!

The bitterness in beer is a reflection of the hops content.  A bitter beer is one with a lot of hops.  One style of beer is an extra special bitter.  The color of beer has nothing to with bitterness and in fact only reflects a small portion of the barley being malted.  Germany and the UK brew some of the best beer in the world.

The soldiers on foreign mission are allowed to enjoy 2 beers after duty when they are not on guard.  That is basically what a normal German is brought up with.  In Bavaria, its actually officially considered "basic ground food" and thus children may drink beer there, in all other Germany its 16 years when you may drink beer and sparkling wine.

 

Back to topic:  Although it seems the KSK is withdrawn (giving these soldiers and families a well needed rest, there are only 350 KSK now) the German Parliament has approved to moving 1000 additional Soldiers in on Oct. 3.  And the quick Reaction force North will be made stronger with this move.

 

PS: This was passed with the support of all German Parties besides the far left ... (but they also voted against WW1 ^^ )

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