Appenzeller Alpenbitter
Alpine herbal bitter liqueur · Appenzeller · Beer & spirits
must-try
Why it's worth it
Appenzell's herbal bitter, made from a blend of 42 herbs, is served as a digestif and described by reviewers as unique to the Germanic north of Switzerland. It plays the Becherovka role for the Swiss, but tastes sweeter and more cola-like.
Taste
Sweet herbal liqueur with cola, resin and medicinal notes; moderately bitter, 29% vol
Why this rating
You can’t get this at homenot sold in Czechia — distinctly local
Reviewers rave about it2 sourced review quotes on file
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Easy to findstocked in mainstream chains at everyday prices
Scores 9 of 10 on our published rubric.
Where & what you'll pay
mainstream supermarketsEAN 7610082001005
If you know Czech shelves
Closest CZ analog is Becherovka, a herbal bitter in the same digestif role
Sources
“It's sweet, and has herbal notes, cola, resin and a kind of medicinal quality.”
spiritsreviewonline.com (review)“Switzerland's most popular herbal liqueur”
www.appenzeller.com (brand)
Curated 2026-10-01. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.