Green beer in a city of wine? Maribor may surprise you

Pale, dark and green lagers are the three beers presented by Pivovarna Maribor (Maribor Brewery). Their stated alcohol contents are 4.5% for the pale lager, 5% for the dark and 4% for the green.

The green lager is intriguing just for its appearance, but ask about the flavour when choosing, too. Colour alone does not tell you which beer will suit you best.

For the specific offering and details of the beer you are ordering, check the current list or ask the staff.

The brewery was renovated and modernised in 2018. At the time, it reported a capacity of 100,000 litres of beer per year. This figure describes capacity rather than a confirmed volume of actual annual production.

It highlights the use of Slovenian hops and Styrian malt in brewing. You can therefore start a conversation about local beer with the ingredients, then move on to style and preparation.

Brewpub at Splavarski prehod 5a brings together freshly roasted coffee, local craft beer and a view towards Lent.

This is an option for a group with different preferences. One person comes for coffee, another wants to try beer, and both can stop at the same place on their route through the city.

If you always order pale beer, ask about a dark beer or another local style. Explain what flavours you enjoy and check whether a smaller serving is available.

Combine your beer stop with a meal. Choose a way back that does not require you to drive after drinking alcohol.