Definition:
The German purity law states that beer can only be made from malted barley, wheat, hops, yeast and water. If a brew contains anything else it cannot be called beer. There are a few exceptions allowed for chemicals used to treat the water.
The German purity law states that beer can only be made from malted barley, wheat, hops, yeast and water. If a brew contains anything else it cannot be called beer. There are a few exceptions allowed for chemicals used to treat the water.
Also Known As: German Purity Law
Examples:
Even though it tastes like there's chocolate in it, this beer complies with Reinheitsgebot.
