Underberg is an herbal digestif bitters created and popularized in Germany in 1846. It comes packaged in single-serve 20-ml bottles with a hexagonal neck. Natural, straw-colored paper encircles each bottle, keeping the glass clean, light out and preserving the flavors of the bitters.

The exact Underberg recipe is a closely guarded secret. We do know that it consists of a blend of herbs from 43 countries around the world. This mixture rests and matures for several months in casks made from Slovenian oak. The precise composition of the herbs was chosen by the 4th and 5th generations of the family of founder Hubert Underberg. The formula is naturally gluten-free, certified by the German Celiac Society. It’s also kosher-approved, as certified by the Orthodox Union. The herbs are low in histamines and offer a boost of natural antioxidants.

Underberg supports your digestive functions by stimulating the bitter receptors on our tongue, stomach, gallbladder and pancreas. These receptors induce the synthesis of digestive enzymes, balance the stomach acid levels and promote healthy digestion.

Yes! Underberg sits at 44% ABV, or 88 proof, although the FDA considers Underberg to be non-potable bitters which is why we can sell it.

Often compared to Fernet-Branca and Jägermeister, and beloved for its supposed hangover-healing properties, Underberg has developed a following among American bartenders for its rich, Christmas-like herbal qualities — some of whom even use the entire bottle in their cocktail creations.

Well, Underberg is 44 percent alcohol. Health professionals recommend that people suffering from a hangover avoid alcohol the next morning and stick to water and rest instead — but a shot of Underberg could mask headaches in the moment. So it's not a cure, so much as it resembles a classic "hair of the dog" solution.

You can drink Underberg straight from the bottle. The little one-shot portions guarantee that you're getting the perfect amount of herbal goodness each time. But Underberg purists will tell you that this is an inferior way of drinking the bottle's contents--the tapered neck makes it impossible for the liquid to reach your mouth all at once! It's considered proper technique to serve Underberg in a specially designed glass created just for consuming the little drink.

Underberg is considered a German bitter or digestif normally taken after eating. As it says directly on the label, “Underberg: After a good meal."

Underberg can do more than just alleviate the pain associated with an upset stomach or indigestion. Incorporating an herbal bitter supplement into your diet could help to introduce bitter compounds you may be missing into your gut and immune system

This is the first, and most famous benefit of bitters. Bitters engages and excites the digestive system. Sip a small amount after a meal for occasional heartburn and indigestion; for gas and bloating, take a sip before you eat.