LIQUEUR-KUS-001 Kiistennebel Sternanis

🌿 Introduction to Küstennebel Sternanis-Likör

1. Overview

• Name: Küstennebel Sternanis-Likör
• Type: Anise-flavored liqueur (extracted from star anise)
• Origin: Schleswig-Holstein, North Sea coast of Germany, produced by Waldemar Behn GmbH
• Established: Since 1985, it has become one of the most popular anis liqueurs in Germany

2. Ingredients & Flavor Profile

• Alcohol content: Approximately 21.8% ABV
• Main flavor: Strong natural aroma of star anise (sternanis) combined with herbs and other spices; sweet and mild with a hint of spiciness and balanced slight acidity
• Color: Clear or slightly cloudy (milk cloud effect) depending on the batch

3. Serving Suggestions

• Usually served chilled, either neat or on the rocks to fully enjoy the delicate anethol flavor from star anise
• Suitable as an aperitif before meals or a digestif after meals — helps stimulate digestion and relax the palate

4. Distinctive Features

• Evokes a seaside feeling: the name Küstennebel means “coastal fog,” creating a relaxing vibe like a weekend by the sea
• The largest anis-spirit brand in Germany, widely loved from coastal regions to anywhere people want to “feel a breeze of the sea” through their drink

✅ Quick Summary

🍹 Serving Tips

• Drink chilled or with ice cubes – the best way to experience the full star anise and spice flavors
• Pairs well with seafood dishes like Krabbenbrötchen (shrimp rolls) or other coastal seafood — an excellent taste experience especially when enjoyed after a light meal
• Gift idea: small mini bottles (40 ml) are also available in gift sets — perfect as souvenirs with a strong Nordic coastal vibe