Since 1838, Brauerei Schumacher has served thirsty locals in downtown Düsseldorf. The historical brewhouse now runs under sixth-generation owner Thea Ungermann, who continues the custom of putting altbier together with hearty German fare including metthappen (raw pork sandwiches), flönz (blood sausage), and kassler.
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Gib mir noch’n Bier!🇩🇪
Im Schuhmacher ist man noch Mensch. Einmal im Monat wird dort der Deckel rund gesoffen
Ich werde es bald auch wieder tun xD
Man darfs ja nicht sagen, aber Kölner und Düsseldorfer unterscheidet nur, welches Bier sie trinken 😂
Ha, guter Witz
Würde ich auch sagen, aber sehen wohl Kölner und Düsseldorfer anders. Egal, beide haben gutes Bier^^
Wer ist hier von der Schäl Sick, hä?? 😅😅😅
damn that beer looks so good!
Associating Düsseldorf with bavarian folklore (the music) is like portraying idk L.A or N.Y in some deep south stereotypes lol
Lol yes so ignorant
LA and NY? Düsseldorf and Bavaria would be more comparable to Mississippi to Georgia. No ones going to notice music differences
@satoshi_2 Ladies and Gentlemen; the first autist that doesnt comprehend metaphors and hyperbole in a figurative contrast has arrived.
@satoshi_2 What are you talking about? Do you know nothing about Germany? The dialect is different, the customs, and traditions are quite difference as is the food, and beer. If you drive 40 km in Germany the accent is usually different and the beer is different, at least different brands. If you drive 100 km then yes you have different dialect, and everything.
Mississippi and Georgia are further apart than Düsseldorf and Bavaria, yet the cuisine is more similar the beer is going to be the exact same, same brand same everything there is also not going to be a dialect change, maybe a slight accent difference…
Typically one notices music. I mean if you were to compare Strassbourg music to Paris music to Bavarian music it is very different. Even in the German speaking world exclusively the stuff from Sudtirol (South Tirol) is different than Bavarian music but still more similar than either would be to the music from a place like Düsseldorf.
Thing is, how do you convincingly portray a North Rhine-Westphalian brewhouse, with its rustic furniture and traditional meal options, to a global audience that is largely oblivious to all the cultural differences all across the country? Happy medium would be opting for Hans Reichelt, probably. But even then, you’d have many more complaints about why a “military march” is playing, which potentially could rub every other viewer the wrong way. I guess we’re doomed having to stick to Bavarian folk music when showcasing German epicenters of geselligkeit. Unless we’re close to the Northern coastline, then we can rely on sustained single-note harmonica solos. 🤷
The best hands down
Pork knuckle is incredible. Do not be frightened.
Oh, der Suff! Ick liebe euch!
Added to my bucket list. Wow
Schmeckt nach delicious
Why the bavarian music? Totally different culture.
no its not
@knlei1please explain
@knlei1 it is! germany is one nation, but there are different cultures there like: Sachsen, Franken, Bayern, Rheinländer, Schwaben, Hessen, Thüringer usw.
@knlei1 So you think german is german?? 😂😂🤣
Alle Amerikaner tragen Cowboyhüte und fahren Pickuptrucks. Was halt funktioniert.
hell yea. visited dusseldorf specifically for schumacher
I grew up on a lot of these foods as my grandparents immigrated from Germany. Dusseldorf is in the Northwest of Germany so playing this music is confusing as hell but okay (interviewer also seemed disinterested).
It makes me so happy to see Munchies showcasing the BS brewery. It’s been on my bucket list forever.
I’ll make it to Kraftwerk’s home one of these days!
Düsseldorf ❤
the number one Brewery House in Town, excellent Alt-Beer, good food and nice people.
OMG! Brauerei Schumacher, my all time favorite brauhaus! Visited many times while stationed in Germany 2008-2013. Uerige is another great place and a close second for me. The Dusseldorf Alt Stadt and the many alt bier brauhauses are unsung cultural gems of that nation. Thanks for posting!
funny how they make this appear bavarian, but show Düsseldorf. lol – this is like making New York look Texan.
Was krieg ich wohl vom Köbes zu hören,wenn ich dort ein Kölsch bestelle ?
that waiter chugging beer is awesome X) and the energy from the owner, you know she love her place and has passion burning in her heart