Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/990 of 12 June 2017 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Bayerisches Bier (PGI)]
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The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name ‘Bayerisches Bier’ (PGI) are hereby approved. The consolidated single document is set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
ANNEX SINGLE DOCUMENT ‘BAYERISCHES BIER’ EU No: DE-PGI-0117-01220 — 4.4.2014 PDO ( ) PGI (X) 1. Name(s) ‘Bayerisches Bier’ 2. Member State or third country Germany 3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff 3.1. Type of product Class 2.1. Beers 3.2. Description of product to which the name in (1) applies Schankbier bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 7,0 - 9,0 % alcohol by volume : 2,5 - 3,5 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 20 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 10 - 30 units a full-bodied, soft, fizzy beer with fewer calories and less alcohol by volume than Vollbier (full-strength beer) Hell/Lager bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 12,5 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 5,5 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 20 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 10 - 25 units a slightly aromatic, light, full-bodied, mild beer Pils bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 12,5 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 6,0 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 15 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 30 - 40 units a distinctive, slightly sharp beer with a bitter edge lent by the hops Export bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 12,0 - 13,5 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 6,0 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 65 units (hell — dunkel) Hop bitter content (EBC) : 15 - 35 units a full-bodied, well-rounded bitter taste Dunkel bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 14,0 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 6,0 Colour (EBC) : 40 - 65 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 15 - 35 units a full-bodied beer with a malty aroma Schwarzbier bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 13,0 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 6,0 Colour (EBC) : 65 - 150 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 15 - 40 units a beer with a roasted aroma, a slight malty aroma and a bitter edge lent by the hops Märzen/Festbier bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 13,0 - 14,5 % alcohol by volume : 5,0 - 6,5 Colour (EBC) : 7 - 40 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 12 - 45 units a malty-flavoured beer with a slightly bitter edge lent by the hops Bock bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 16,0 - 18,0 % alcohol by volume : 6,0 - 8,5 Colour (EBC) : 7 - 120 units (hell — dunkel) Hop bitter content (EBC) : 15 - 40 units a full-bodied, malty-flavoured beer with a delicate aroma of hops Doppelbock bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 18,0 - 21,0 % alcohol by volume : 7,0 - 9,5 Colour (EBC) : 10 - 150 units (hell — dunkel) Hop bitter content (EBC) : 15 - 35 units a distinctly full-bodied, malty-flavoured beer with a hint of caramel Weizenschankbier top fermented Original wort (%) : 7,0 - 9,0 % alcohol by volume : 2,5 - 3,5 Colour (EBC) : 7 - 30 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 5 - 20 units a fizzy beer with the aroma of yeast Weizenbier top fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 13,5 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 5,5 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 65 units (hell — dunkel) Hop bitter content (EBC) : 10 - 30 units a fruity beer with an aroma of wheat and a slightly malty flavour Kristallweizen top fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 13,5 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 5,5 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 18 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 5 - 20 units a carbonated beer with the aroma of wheat Rauchbier bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 14,5 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 6,0 Colour (EBC) : 30 - 60 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 20 - 30 units a full-bodied beer with a smoky flavour Kellerbier/Zwickelbier bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 13,5 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 6,0 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 60 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 10 - 35 units a beer with a slightly bitter edge lent by the hops, unfiltered, tapped from the lower part of the barrel, with a low carbon dioxide content Eisbier/Icebier bottom fermented Original wort (%) : 11,0 - 13,0 % alcohol by volume : 4,5 - 5,0 Colour (EBC) : 5 - 20 units Hop bitter content (EBC) : 10 - 25 units very mild and soft These values are subject to the analytical tolerances laid down by law and recognised by the relevant food monitoring authorities in Bavaria. 3.3. Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only) For the most part, high-quality local raw materials (water, hops, malt) from Bavaria are used. The hops and malt are traditionally subject to continuous quality checks from scientific institutes, such as the Technische Universität München-Weihenstephan. 3.4. Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area The entire production process takes place in the geographical area specified. 3.5. Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to — 3.6. Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to The beer label bears one of the types of beer listed under 3(2) together with the designation ‘Bayerisches Bier’. 4. Concise definition of the geographical area Bavaria, subdivided into 7 government regions. 5. Link with the geographical area The quality and reputation of ‘Bayerisches Bier’ can be attributed to a centuries-old brewing tradition under the 1516 Bavarian Purity Law. The production process to be followed has been laid down by law since the 15th century. Over the centuries, a large number of different recipes evolved as the Bavarian brewers' expertise developed, which has led to a range of varieties that is unique worldwide. Bavaria is the birthplace of wheat beer and the site of the world's largest wheat beer brewery. Weihenstephan is home to one of the most famous brewing institutions in the world. The ancient brewing tradition, the resulting range of varieties and the predominant use of top-quality raw materials from Bavaria mean that ‘Bayerisches Bier’ is generally highly regarded among consumers. Reference to publication of the product specification (the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation) http://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/geo/detail.pdfdownload/40790
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