Original German craft beer that Schmatz is proud to deliver. While faithfully adhering to the traditions of German beer, we are always mindful of newness and continue to pursue delicious beer without sparing any effort. Let's introduce the "four commitments" that are the foundation of Schmatz beer's appeal!
1. Thorough Adherence to the "Reinheitsgebot" (German Purity Law)
Schmatz's German craft beer also adheres to the simplicity that German beer has cherished, with the desire to let you enjoy the pure aroma and taste created from the refined, highest-quality ingredients themselves. Because we want our loved ones to be able to drink it safely every day, we carefully select our ingredients and value the meticulous process, striving to brew beer that can be enjoyed safely and securely!
2. Use of Special Live Yeast
Yeast for Rich Flavor!
Yeast is a crucial living organism that transforms wort, the base of beer, into beer. It plays a vital role in the alcohol content, the unique fizz of beer, and its aroma. Schmatz beer uses special live yeast to create natural flavor and character, as well as complex tastes and aromas, resulting in delicious German craft beer with a rich aroma and smooth mouthfeel.
At a university in Bavaria, Germany, there is a yeast bank that has preserved live yeast for 150 years. By using the live yeast managed there, we have achieved German craft beer that can be aged for a long time. Especially with Weizen, you can enjoy the yeast's flavor even more by thoroughly mixing the yeast that settles at the bottom of the bottle when drinking.
3. Meticulous Traditional Brewing Method Incorporating Decoction
An important process in brewing delicious beer is "mashing," where enzymes in the malt convert the starch in the malt into sugar. Schmatz beer adopts the "decoction method" of mashing, developed in Germany, brewing by heating the malt in multiple stages. The number of times the mash is stirred and boiled changes the amount of residual sugar, allowing the richness of the beer to be adjusted. After mashing, yeast is added for alcoholic fermentation, completing the beer.
The decoction method is, frankly, a labor-intensive process. Nevertheless, this extra effort is crucial because it brings out the sweetness of the barley exceptionally well! By adopting the decoction method, we have achieved a German craft beer with complex flavors, rich colors, and a mellow, profound taste. It also improves beer head formation and retention.
3. Preserving Historic Breweries While Embracing Newness
Towards Craft Beer that Balances Tradition and Novelty
The brewery where our German craft beer is made is located in Hallertau, Bavaria, the world's largest hop-producing region, and has a 150-year history and tradition. By utilizing the brewing techniques and knowledge cultivated over generations, we create unique beers.
Our style at Schmatz is to create craft beer that meets the lifestyle and needs of today, while valuing the "Reinheitsgebot" and historic brewing techniques essential to German beer. Balancing both tradition and newness, we will continue to deliver ways to enjoy German craft beer to everyone.
