when I got out of the service and found looking around for German bier in the middle of Nebraska was a no win situation. I found a bar that had Lowenbrau so I though finally that maybe my search was over. after the first drink I wondered what in the hell is this stuff as it tasted like American beer. I started reading the bottle and said it was brewed under license by some company here in America. oh well the closest I have found to German bier is Sam Adams Oktoberfest seasonal. I think Becks and Pauli Girl are brewed under license as well. mostly I drink dark Heineken now. I keep searching for others