Ask German Foods Bulletin Board

We receive hundreds of questions every month about German foods and beverages. Many of the questions we receive concern where to buy specific products, and we recommend searching for retailers in your area via our "Find a Store" and "German foods on the web" pages. Adding your question or answer to this page is simple. Just click the ASK or ANSWER button to join in on the discussion.

Question: Are there any deli's or bakeries in NJ or NY that sell soft German pretzel bread? - vrirene, NJ
Question: For years I have been buying Warsteiner beer at the local Safeway store in the Belle View Shopping Mall of the Mount Vernon District of Virginia. Suddenly they have stopped stocking that beer. Are you aware of this and are you trying to get Warsteiner been resupplied to Safeway stores? Where else can I buy it, retail? - DocRick, Virginia 22307
	GermanFoods replies: As an organization we do not endorse any particular German brands nor can we directly influence decisions made by retailers to carry certain products. What we can provide is information about the German companies and/or the importers and distributors which supply retail outlets with products from Germany. In case of Warsteiner, the brewery has an Importers Agency based in Cincinnati, OH and a website for the US market (www.warsteiner-usa.com) which can be directly contacted to inquire about local distribution. In additions we recommend checking with other supermarkets and specialty food retailers in your area. Since our office is located in Northern Virginia, we know that this German beer is widely available in the area, from independent specialty food stores to national chains such as World Market.
Question: What is Schorle and how do you make it? - Elisa, PA
	GermanFoods replies: Schorle is the name of an extremely popular juice and sparkling water combination. In Germany these fruit spritzers are available in every restaurant, café or bar and are even sold premixed. Schorle is really easy to make and hard to get wrong. All you need is sparkling mineral water and your favorite juice (apple, grape and orange juices are frequently used in Germany). The ratio is a contested subject and there are different schools (half and half is very common, but there also are the 1/3 juice-2/3 water and the 1/3 water-2/3 juice schools; some Schorle fans might even have more complicated ratios). In the end, it all comes down to personal preference. So just start experimenting and find the mix that best suits your taste. Schorle is especially refreshing served chilled during hte summer months. Just place your favorite juice and mineral water in the refrigerator for some hours and enjoy! An important note on Germany's sparkling mineral water is that it is not merely purified drinking water with added carbonation but usually comes from mineral springs all across Germany's famous mountain ranges. Consequently, these waters are high in essential minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium which are especially important for re-hydration during the hot summer months.
Question: Your store and restaurant finders don't display any listings for my local area but I know where to get German products and I know of a great German restaurant and a German bakery/deli nearby. How can I get that information on your list? - Becky G., KS
	GermanFoods replies: We are more than happy to add your suggestions to our database. Tell us where you go to buy German foods and beverages - local supermarkets, delis, bakeries or restaurants which specialize in German foods. We also list German events such as Oktoberfest celebrations or Christmas markets free of charge on our site. Please send us details and we will update our records accordingly. Thanks for sharing!
	Consumer Replies: Lorem ipsum etc... - KL, MA
Question: Dear Germanfoods.org, At a recent charity event in New York I received a gift bag filled with gourmet foods from around the world. My favorite product were these delicious truffle bars from Germany. I've kept a wrapper and know that they are called "Amadeus" bars by a company by the name of Reber. I would like to order these delicious treats to give away as gifts to some of my friends who are also fans of German foods, especially chocolate products :-) Can you help me locate the company and how to order the product? - Ricky, NY
	GermanFoods replies: Dear Ricky, Reber products are imported through the company Niche in NJ. They have a website where you order these products: [url: http://www.mostlychocolate.com/indexreber.html] [/url]
	Consumer Replies: I love these bars! In Massachusetts, you can find them at Cardullo's in Harvard Square. - CM, MA
Question: I am trying to find the beer I was drinking when I was stationed in Germany by the name of Binding Bier, do you know of anyone in the U.S. who imports this beer? What's the next great German Beer imported here in the states? I've been back since 81' and these American beers are still not making it for me. - Big Jeff, IL
	GermanFoods replies: Dear Big Jeff, We asked directly at the Binding Headquarters and they said that, unfortunately, Binding Lager is currently not exported to the US. Here are some similar genuine German beers that are sold in the USA/Canada Becks, St.Pauli Girl, Bitburger, DAB, Diebels, Erdinger, Paulaner, Spaten, Löwenbräu, Warsteiner You should be able to find most of these beers at well-stocked local supermarkets or specialty food stores.
Question: I am of German and Polish ancestry and have traveled to Europe several times. I love German food and am especially fond of German whole grain bread, especially the one with sunflower seeds in it. I used to be able to buy it at my local grocery store but they stopped carrying it. I have been looking ever since but I haven't been able to find it again. Please help me find where I can purchase German whole grain bread locally or online. - CEwers, Oregon
	GermanFoods replies: Dear Claudia, There are several brands of German whole grain breads available in the US, Mestemacher being the brand most widely distributed. To find a store that sells it in Oregon you can either visit our "Find a Store" page to locate a specialty store near you that may carry it or find an e-tailer in our "Buy online" section.
Question: Being a German ,I must have Kuehne Sauerkraut. We were able to buy it at Sam's in Pleasantville, NJ and also Shop Rite in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Now we've been told it's been discontinued. Where can we purchase this wonderful kraut in South Jersey? Please help. - Frieda, NJ
	GermanFoods replies: Contrary to what you have heard, Kuehne Sauekraut has not been discontinued! To find a store that sells it in New Jersey you can either call the importer Stockmeyer (973-628-7330) or visit our "Find a Store" page or our "German foods on the web" page.