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Beer and snaps

Discover Danish beer and snaps traditions in Copenhagen, from familiar breweries to craft beer bars. Explore tastings and find the current selection at each venue.

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But if you really want to experience the full pleasure of enjoying the traditional Danish lunch buffet "smørrebrød" you must also try snaps. When your Danish host says that now we must "Ta en lille en" (which means "Take a little one") then it is time to drink a dram, or snaps as we say in Denmark. A snaps, means a small glass of spirits, in Denmark mostly aquavit, which usually is served well chilled with your food. Danish aquavit fits well with boiled fish and shellfish but also with salmon, marinated fish and sushi.

Snaps and aquavit have a place in Danish food traditions, often alongside smørrebrød. Producers and products vary; explore the current selection at the venue or through a tasting rather than an old account of factory locations.

Last updated6 October 2026SourceCopenhagen.com