--- title: Bier stacheln im Biergasthof Riedberg url: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430028926/bier-stacheln-im-biergasthof-riedberg.html" description: "\"Beer spikes\" - ever heard of them?" date: 2026-06-19 modified: 2026-07-16 --- # Bier stacheln im Biergasthof Riedberg Bier stacheln im Biergasthof Riedberg ======================================= Ried im Innkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/228772/84383BD6C1D1B1FE230A57BF4053E05724683F0A8D2230AF3A035F3F883B0D5A/bier-stacheln-im-biergasthof-riedberg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/228773/77750D85ACDF5E1E18F82248ED36FE15C9DCC49771DC5EB4DE3C8A5FA40C8BF3/bier-stacheln-im-biergasthof-riedberg.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus | Matthias Klugsberger Close copyright [ ![Beer spiking at the Biergasthof Riedberg in Ried im Innkreis: A small room with wooden furniture and a burning flame. A glass bottle and two glasses are visible, presumably set up for drinking alcohol.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/228772/84383BD6C1D1B1FE230A57BF4053E05724683F0A8D2230AF3A035F3F883B0D5A/bier-stacheln-im-biergasthof-riedberg.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus | Matthias Klugsberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/228772/84383BD6C1D1B1FE230A57BF4053E05724683F0A8D2230AF3A035F3F883B0D5A/bier-stacheln-im-biergasthof-riedberg.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus | Matthias Klugsberger Close copyright [ ![Beer spiking at the Biergasthof Riedberg in Ried im Innkreis: an older man in chequered clothes and glasses sits at a bar. Behind him are many bottles and barrels of alcoholic beverages. The room has a cosy, traditional ambience.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/228773/77750D85ACDF5E1E18F82248ED36FE15C9DCC49771DC5EB4DE3C8A5FA40C8BF3/bier-stacheln-im-biergasthof-riedberg.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus | Matthias Klugsberger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/228773/77750D85ACDF5E1E18F82248ED36FE15C9DCC49771DC5EB4DE3C8A5FA40C8BF3/bier-stacheln-im-biergasthof-riedberg.jpg) 1. 2. Südtiroler Straße 11 4910 Ried im Innkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=S%C3%BCdtiroler%20Stra%C3%9Fe%2011%2C%204910%20Ried%20im%20Innkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=S%C3%BCdtiroler%20Stra%C3%9Fe%2011%2C%204910%20Ried%20im%20Innkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2129378&lon=13.47273797&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **"Beer spikes" - ever heard of them?** Legend has it that "beer spiking" dates back to the Middle Ages and was invented by blacksmiths. They were able to carry out their trade outdoors even in winter, as the forge radiated enough heat and was therefore warm enough. However, the beer in the bucket next to it ran the risk of freezing over - something an Innviertler couldn't risk: that's why the resourceful blacksmiths repeatedly dipped or spiked the red-hot poker into the beer. Beer spiking" was invented. **And it still works the same way today** Take an iron rod, heat it until it is glowing red, pour the beer into a suitable glass and carefully dip the spike into the beer. The beer begins to foam up as the carbon dioxide in the beer escapes and the residual sugar caramelises due to the heat shock. A new flavour - recognisable even to the layman - is created. **Which beer is suitable for spiking?** Any bock beer and beers with a high proportion of residual extract (residual sugar, low final fermentation level) can be used for spiking. Professionals and beer connoisseurs alike **spike** beers to simulate the process of maturation and ageing, for example, and to obtain a new flavour impression. **🍺 TIP:** The "beer spiking" ceremony is a very special experience and is offered to visitors by Innviertel beer sommelier Karl Zuser Jr. in Ried im Innkreis in his own beer cellar. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Bier stacheln im Biergasthof Riedberg** Südtiroler Straße 11 4910 Ried im Innkreis Phone +43 7752 82610 - 0Show no. mobile +43 664 1230506 E-Mail [gasthof@riedberg.at](#mailto) Web [www.riedberg.at/](https://www.riedberg.at/ "New window") https://www.riedberg.at/ --- **Contact person** Karl Zuser jun. Südtiroler Straße 11 4910 Ried im Innkreis Phone +43 7752 82610 - 0Show no. mobile +43 664 1230506 E-Mail [gasthof@riedberg.at](#mailto) Web [www.riedberg.at/](https://www.riedberg.at/ "New window") --- **Legal contact information** Biergasthof Riedberg Karl Zuser jun. Südtiroler Straße 11 AT-4910 Ried im Innkreis gasthof@riedberg.at https://www.riedberg.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - by arrangement - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [To the website](https://www.riedberg.at/ "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.quellenviertel.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")