Beer from Lithuania

What do Lithuanians have in common with Germans? A love of beer: in Lithuania, beer is also the national drink, brewed to a very high standard in many different varieties and styles.

Besides Lithuania, beer is also the national drink of Estonia and Latvia: throughout the Baltic region, people are highly skilled in the art of brewing beer. A wide variety of beers are brewed in Lithuania, with light and dark varieties particularly popular. Some Lithuanian breweries have even received international awards for their beers, including Svyturys and Kalnapilis.

Beer tourism: sample Lithuanian beer on holiday

Given the variety and high quality of Lithuanian beer, visitors simply have to sample the local brews on a brewery tour and learn about brewing techniques and local customs during a guided visit. The many beer festivals in Lithuania also give thirsty visitors a fascinating insight into the country’s beer culture. The many pubs and restaurants in towns and in the countryside, often serving beers from small regional breweries, are sure to delight any German beer lover.

A visit to Lithuania also takes travelers to a country where beer culture is valued just as highly as it is back home. Lithuanian beer is one of the country’s most outstanding culinary specialties and should definitely be sampled during a stay at one of the hotels in Lithuania—unless, of course, you’re a devoted wine drinker.