Underberg

This article is about a drink. For other uses, see Underberg (disambiguation).
Underberg

Glass of Underberg with typical portion-sized bottle
Type Bitters
Manufacturer Underberg AG
Country of origin Germany
Introduced 1846
Alcohol by volume 44%
Colour Brown
Ingredients distilled aromatic herbs
Website www.underberg.com

Underberg is a digestif bitter produced at Rheinberg in Germany by Underberg AG, made from aromatic herbs from 43 countries, which undergo inspections and are based on a secret Underberg family recipe whose members are personally responsible for the production of the drink. Underberg is one of the most widespread kräuterlikörs on the market. Underberg contains 1.3 percent herbal extract by weight, which include aromatic, digestion-stimulating, relaxing and calming active substances, and naturally occurring vitamin B1. The drink matures in Slovenian oak barrels for several months to enhance the flavor.[1] Underberg is classified under food and drinks-oils, herbs and spices in the United States and can be sold without any sort of liquor license.[2][3]

History

It is based on a secret and proprietary recipe, guarded by the Underberg family since the company was founded by Hubert Underberg-Albrecht in 1846.[4] The herbs are distilled using a process called semper idem (or "always the same"). The extracts are then matured for months in barrels made of Slovenian oak.

Production ceased in 1939 due to lack of raw materials, and was restarted in December 1949. The drink is usually associated with its portion-sized 20 ml bottle, designed in 1949 by Emil Underberg, grandson of the founder.[5] The mini-bottle is protected by a straw paper sleeve, and the embossed Underberg label is glued on. All of its elements, including shape of the bottle, colour, packaging and the Underberg name are trademarked and copyrighted.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Underberg - Herbal Digestif 20ml Bottle". TheDrinkShop.com. Retrieved 2015-10-27.
  2. ↑ "Import duty & taxes for Underberg". Pitney Bowes. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Bartholomew, Andrea J. (16 March 2016). "Underberg Digestif Bitters – 'After a Good Meal'". The Framed Table. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "Semper idem since 1846". Underberg.de. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
  5. ↑ "The Portion of Well-Being". Underberg.de. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
  6. ↑ "Underberg Tasting Notes". DRINKS ENTHUSIAST. Retrieved 2015-10-27.

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Coordinates: 51°32′20″N 6°35′40″E / 51.53889°N 6.59444°E / 51.53889; 6.59444

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