from the tertiary period, are as deep as 250 m in places. (…)The population's strong attachment to ‘Münchener Bier’ and its associated reputation derive, in the Munich area, from the long tradition of beer production in Munich and the historical associations. As a result of its healthy growth ‘Münchner Bier’ achieved first local, then regional, then national and finally international renown. (…)The renown and reputation of ‘Münchner Bier’ have, as we have seen, grown continuously in Germany and other EU Member States over the last 550 years." References Beer in Germany German products with protected designation of origin