9 April 2026 / The time has finally come: winter has (hopefully) left Berlin for good, and here at Tiergartenquelle we’re ready for the best time of the year. Put your thick coats away – we’re bringing spring straight into your glass and onto your plate!
The Maibock is here – gold in a glass
Just in time for the start of the season, we’ve tapped the Lemke Maibock. This classic pale bock is a real gem. At 6.2% ABV, it packs a decent punch, yet remains incredibly easy to drink! A sparkling golden-yellow beer with an aroma that smells of spring in its purest form: subtle caramel notes, delicate blossoms and a lemony freshness that hints subtly at summer. The Maibock is brewed just once a year, so pop round before it’s all gone – it’s the perfect reward after a stroll through the Tiergarten.
Asparagus season starts on 11 April
What goes better with a crisp lager or our Maibock than Brandenburg’s ‘white gold’? From 11 April, our seasonal asparagus menu will be available, and our kitchen team will be conjuring up both classic dishes and fresh, innovative creations featuring asparagus.
- A gentle start: creamy asparagus soup, finished with nutmeg (€8.50)
- For a vitamin boost: a crisp salad of green asparagus, rocket, tomatoes and an aromatic dressing of olive oil, lemon and Dijon mustard, topped with shavings of Parmesan (€17.90).
- The classic: fresh asparagus (either 250 g for €16.50 or the full portion of 400 g for €24.90) with boiled potatoes and, of course, a generous helping of hollandaise sauce.
- If you prefer something heartier, simply combine the asparagus with Wiener-style pork schnitzel (+ €9.50), chicken schnitzel (+ €10.50) or wafer-thin slices of 10-month matured Italian ham (+ €6.90).
Why look any further afield? As you know, everything here is authentic. The beer is craft-brewed just a few S-Bahn stops away in Mitte by the team at Lemke Brewery, and the asparagus arrives fresh at your table from Beelitz, Brandenburg’s asparagus capital.
Come along, grab a seat and let’s raise a glass to spring together.
