By Stefanie Hofeditz
This will be delicious! There are around 25 stalls offering wine, beer and spirits on Sunday in Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg – from the Mezcaleria, the specialists in agave brandy in Berlin, to natural wine from Georgia. But there are also many non-alcoholic adult beverages available.
So much has happened in recent years when it comes to wine without percentages that giving up alcohol does not have to be a loss. There are exciting new alternatives, also called proxies. However, these are not dealcoholized wines, but rather clever alternatives that have similar aromas and are a good substitute for wine in terms of the drinking experience. Kombuchas, shrubs, oxymels, aperitifs, verjuice, special juices and much more are also offered.
There will be a discussion on stage, starting around 1.30 p.m., about “New Standards for Stößchen”, moderated by Jennifer Kießling from the Mindful Drinking Club. The children’s program allows you to try things out and experiment. You can try it at the non-alcoholic cocktail pop-up bar with Elias Heintz from Bonvivant in Schöneberg. It shows how good modern non-alcoholic cocktails can taste these days.
Around 25 dealers and producers introduce themselves Photo: Market Hall Nine
Would you rather make it yourself instead of buying it? At workshops, those interested can learn how to ferment drinks such as kvass at home, discover drink accompaniments without alcohol with two-star restaurant Horváth’s sommeliér Michi Stiel, or take part in an introduction to the world of natural wines – please register in advance, the courses cost extra.
Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Markthalle Neun, Eisenbahnstrasse 42/43 in Kreuzberg. Entry: 10 euros. Sample sips included at every stand. Neighbors (10997), children and Berlinpass holders free entry. Glass deposit: 5 euros. www.prosit-berlin.de
