In Munich, it's never too early for a breakfast beer with sausage and pretzels

NPR | By Esme Nicholson

Published August 9, 2026 at 5:48 AM PDT

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Bavarians traditionally wash down a breakfast of boiled veal sausage, sweet mustard and a giant pretzel with beer — all before the church bells ring at midday.

In Munich, it's never too early for a breakfast beer with sausage and pretzels

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