ÜberQuell X 10 years of Lingen beer culture

In the last decade, Lingen in Emsland has developed into a beer hotspot in northern Germany. Markus Quadt has played a decisive role in this impressive development. In Lingen, he operates the Alte Posthalterei, the Sieben Eventhaus, and the Butchers Bars. With his innovative ideas and tireless commitment, he consistently demonstrates how modern gastronomy works and how to culinarily revitalize a region.

His events, especially the Lingen Beer Culture, are far more than just meeting points for beer lovers; they are cultural highlights in the region that attract people from near and far and put Emsland on the gastronomic map. Thanks to his vision and dedication, a vibrant beer community has developed in Lingen.

Markus Quadt’s entrepreneurial spirit and his flair for trends have contributed to the Lingen Beer Culture not only offering a stage for local breweries but also gaining international attention. The combination of national and international breweries and modern event culture makes the Lingen Beer Culture one of the hottest festivals in Germany, while simultaneously strengthening the regional economy and community.

3 questions for Markus Quadt

The image of the beer-loving Bavarian is characterized by strong images both in Germany and abroad. But how would you describe the Emslander(s)?

Markus: I would rather choose the image of the “North German”. I think that many people here in northern Germany are a bit more direct and say what they want or don’t want.

Many of us have a desire for variety and new flavors in beer. But maybe sometimes we don’t want it to be too complicated and break our beer taste down again to “in the end, the beer has to make you want a second one”

A finely crafted pilsner will always be better than a badly hopped IPA. The beer style is not so decisive – the guest decides according to his taste anyway. What’s more important is the high quality of the beer, so that you want to order a second one.

How were you able to develop the LBK (Lingen Bier Kultur) into the leading craft beer event in Germany?

Markus: II don’t necessarily see our festival as one of the leading craft beer events in Germany. I think that we have chosen a slightly different approach than some other beer festivals.

We don’t just look at the guests, but first and foremost at the brewers who visit us. We want to offer a great platform and try to do as much as possible for the exhibitors and make it easier for them. For example, the stands are fully equipped, including electricity, water and all the logistics. As a result, our exhibitors really enjoy being in Lingen and feel at home, and the festival guests notice this in turn.

At the same time, we love being hosts, be it for our exhibitors or our guests. Thanks to our partners, we have managed to maintain a very reasonable “admission price” and would like to enable as many guests as possible to take part in Lingen’s beer culture.

Let’s take a look into the future: How will the LBK be celebrated in 2034 and which beer styles will take center stage?

Markus: First of all, we hope that we will still be able to host this wonderful beer festival.

I believe that, first and foremost, the quality of the beers will be decisive. The trend of drinking less beer, but instead drinking more aromatic, craft-brewed beers, seems to be consolidating. Alcohol-free beers are also becoming increasingly important. Personally, I always like aromatic session beers, meaning beers with less alcohol in the glass.

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