Painted illustration of a bottle of Weduwe Joustra Berenburg

Rich & Warming warming herbal digestivo

Berenburg by Weduwe Joustra

Traditional Frisian herbal bitter from the Netherlands

Historical Context

Ancient Frisian recipe, deeply rooted in Netherlands culture

What Does Weduwe Joustra Berenburg Taste Like?

Dry and juniper-led over a grain-spirit base, with gentian and bay giving a gentle, savory bitterness. Closer to a herbal genever than a sweet amaro, crisp and lightly bitter.
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Recipes with Weduwe Joustra Berenburg

Use Weduwe Joustra Berenburg as a Substitute

In place of Braulio
In place of Sonnema Berenburg

FAQ

What is Berenburg made of?

Berenburg is a Frisian herbal bitters built on a grain spirit infused with a secret mix of about 25 herbs, juniper and bay among them. Weduwe Joustra bottles theirs at 32% ABV. The style has been made in the northern Netherlands since the 19th century.

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