Getränkemarkt Maruhn GmbH & Co. KG: Beer World in Darmstadt

Getränkemarkt Maruhn GmbH & Co. KG: Beer World in Darmstadt

 

 

Calling all beer, wine and liquor aficionados that want to sample drinks from around the world, while just walking around one store!
 

Whether you are looking to buy a gift, or you are an experienced connoisseur or wanting to expand your beverage tastes, Maruhn will have what you are looking for and more. They pride themselves on selection from “specialties from around the world - from A for Argentina to V for Vietnam”.
 

The Store

The staff is very helpful and will answer any questions you may have in your selection process. Prepare to be overwhelmed!  Not knowing too much about beer, I felt comfortable asking questions for recommendations on different beers that I was bring back to my friends. There are also many employees happy to help you while speaking English.       

 

Prices

The prices are extremely reasonable and are not inflated as a novelty/ tourist beer store that can be found in some cities. They also accept the VAT form. Some people like to take the long drive to Belgium to just stock up on Belgium beers, however the prices here are pretty close to what you would find there and then you save the trip! Less driving..more beer!

 

Beverages

The beers are lined up alphabetically neatly on the shelves. You can buy them in single bottles, crates of mixed beers to try, or a case of your favorite. All of the drinks are together by region. They have mirco-brewery beers from all over Germany. Along the wall they have a fantastic collection of unique single beers from Belgium, USA, Ireland, British, Mexico, Japan and so much more.  

Bigger USA names like Sam Adams and Budweiser can be found here, but they cost more than the German beer.. so leave that to your next shoppette run.

 

 

 

Beautifully displayed, Maruhn has an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Any seasoned pallet or wine sampler can appreciate this collection. 

 

 

The liquor room is a vibrant well decorated, festive room. This is a great place to find a nice gift for someone which is original and something different that is not from the shoppette!

 

They also hold tasting events! For example, recent whiskey and also gin tasting. Follow their Facebook Page to learn about upcoming events.  https://www.facebook.com/WeltDerGetraenke

 

 

What is better than drinking out the proper glass for your drink? When you pick up your Pil or Hefeweizen, get a nice glass with your beer's logo on it. Serving it in the proper glass is not just for the looks: the glass is made to accommodate that certain drink. For example serving your Weizenbier in an authentic Bavarian Weizen Glass as thin walls and length to showcase the beer's color and allows for much headspace to contain the fluffy heads that is associated with the style.  They range from 3-7 euro each. After all, it is a great keep sake to take home back to the States!

 



 

Maruhn is a must see during you time in Wiesbaden! My personal favorite drink is Mongozo's Cononut Beer! The glass to drink it out of is in the shape of a coconut shell. Yum!  

CHEERS!!!

German

Spelling: Prost
Phonetic Pronunciation: Prohst

 

Irish Gaelic

Spelling: Sláinte
Phonetic Pronunciation: Slawn-cha
 

French

Spelling: Santé
Phonetic Pronunciation: Sahn-tay
 

Czech

Spelling: Na zdravi
Phonetic Pronunciation: Naz-drah-vi

Italian
Spelling: Salute or Cin Cin
Phonetic Pronunciation: Saw-lutay

Address for the GPS:

Pfungstädter Str. 174,
64297 Darmstadt, Germany

+49 6151 428800

About the author: Gemma is a mom, a veteran and an Army civilian living in Wiesbaden, Germany. With New Jersey roots, she is enjoying her extended European vacation.