Berentzen
The green bottle with the apple that has been appearing at every party for decades. Everything about the flavor, alcohol percentage, varieties, and the glass that goes with it.
From German grain distillery to Dutch party drink
The Berentzen family began distilling korn in Haselünne, in Germany's Emsland region, in 1758: a neutral grain spirit that occupies the place in northern Germany that jenever occupies in the Netherlands. The company is still based in Haselünne and now makes a whole range of liqueurs using that grain base.
The breakthrough came with Apfelkorn: korn mixed with juice from Golden Delicious and Gala apples, bottled at 18%. The result is sweet, fresh and smooth enough to drink ice-cold as a shot. In the Netherlands, Apfelkorn became a staple at parties and in bars; there are also Peerkorn with pear and Apfeltaartje with apple pie flavor.
In brief
What types of Berentzen are there?
Berentzen Apfelkorn
The original: korn with Golden Delicious and Gala apple juice. Sweet, fresh and smooth; ice-cold as a shot or with sparkling water.
Apfelkorn 1 liter
The one-liter bottle for a party or home bar. Makes around fifty 2 cl shots.
Apfelkorn 12 x 2 cl
Twelve 2 cl shot bottles. Exactly one shot per bottle, so there is nothing to measure and nothing to wash up.
Berentzen Apfeltaartje
A smooth, sweet shot with the flavor of freshly baked apple pie. Delicious with a dollop of whipped cream and a little cinnamon.
Berentzen Peerkorn
The same approach as Apfelkorn, but with juicy, sweet pear. Softer and more floral; serve chilled.
Apfelkorn is the classic; the Apple Pie is the sweetest of the bunch.
Fresh apple on a soft grain base
Fresh apple
Unmistakably apple: fresh, green, and slightly sweet, with the soft grain note of korn underneath.
Sweet and fresh
Juicy and sweet, with crisp apple and little alcoholic sharpness. The 18% is barely noticeable, making it easy to drink.
Short and clean
A short, fresh finish with apple and a hint of grain. It's at its best served ice-cold.
Flavor profile of Berentzen Apfelkorn served ice-cold. The Apple Pie scores higher on sweetness and has cinnamon; the Peerkorn is more floral and slightly less sweet.
Three ways to drink Berentzen
Apfelkorn should be served ice-cold. Put the bottle in the freezer for a few hours; because of its low alcohol content, it becomes syrupy, which makes the shot even more enjoyable.
As a shot from the freezer
Pour 2 cl of ice-cold Apfelkorn into a shot glass and drink it in one go. The cold tones down the sweetness and lets the fresh apple take over.
Glass: shot glass →With sparkling water or tonic
4 cl Apfelkorn with 150 ml sparkling water or tonic in a highball glass filled with ice, garnished with an apple slice. Fresher, lighter, and perfect for a warm day.
Glass: highball glass →As an apple pie shot
Serve the Apple Pie ice-cold in a shot glass and top it with a dollop of whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon. The best-known Dutch dessert shot, ready in ten seconds.
Go to recipe →Shots and cocktails with Berentzen
Apple pie shot
Sweet, cinnamon-flavored, and topped with whipped cream. The best-known Dutch shot.
Shots
The complete collection of shot recipes, from layered to ice-cold from the freezer.
Kamikaze shot
Vodka, triple sec, and lime. A refreshing counterpoint to the sweet shots.
Rocket
The cocktail with the colors of the popsicle. Sweet, fruity, and easy to make in a pitcher.The right glass for Berentzen
A straight shot glass for drinking it neat straight from the freezer and a highball glass for serving it with sparkling water or tonic. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
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