Beer Mustard Sauce (Bier-Senf-Soße)

by: Eran Fulson  / Recipe Contributor, Writer, Cultural Blogger

Published: Sept 29, 2025

Creamy beer mustard sauce (bier-senf-soße) made with German beer and mustard. Perfect for schnitzel, sliders, pretzels, or bratwurst.

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Creamy, tangy, and just a little bit malty. This beer mustard sauce is Germany in liquid form. It’s a natural match for schnitzel sliders, bratwursts, and even soft pretzels. The secret is using German beer and mustard, which gives it a flavor that’s both sharp and smooth at the same time.

You’ll find mustard paired with almost everything in Germany. From sausages, pork roasts, Bavarian pretzels … basically, anything you'd have a beer with.

This sauce takes it a step further by blending these two German essentials. It’s not something you’ll see bottled in supermarkets, but it’s a sauce that feels made for Oktoberfest-style meals and BBQs.

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What goes with Beer Mustard Sauce?

This sauce isn’t just for sliders. In Germany, mustard shows up with almost everything from sausages to pretzels, and this creamy version is no exception. Here are a few dishes where it really shines:

• Schnitzel: A spoonful of beer mustard sauce turns schnitzel into something special. Serve it on the side or drizzle lightly over the top.
• Bratwurst: Swap plain mustard for this sauce, and suddenly bratwurst in a bun feels Oktoberfest-ready.
• Pretzels: Soft, chewy pretzels dunked into warm beer mustard sauce is the ultimate Bavarian beer hall snack.

It also pairs well with roast pork, roasted vegetables, and even as a dip for potato wedges. Basically, if you’d normally reach for mustard, this sauce deserves a spot on the table.

Dippable, spreadable, and dangerously delicious

Where You’ll See Beer Mustard in Germany

While not a traditional German recipe, this sauce is slowly gaining ground as a modern twist on two classic German ingredients - beer and mustard. These days, you'll find it in: 

• Bavaria: Sweet mustard (Süßer Senf) is essential with Weisswurst and pretzels. This sauce builds on that base.
• Beer halls: Thick, mustard-based sauces sometimes appear with schnitzel or pork dishes.
• Oktoberfest: Think of it as the slider sauce you didn’t know you needed alongside pretzels, sausages, and beer.

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Beer Mustard Sauce (Bier-Senf-Soße)

Creamy beer mustard sauce (bier-senf-soße) made with German beer and mustard. Perfect for schnitzel, sliders, pretzels, or bratwurst.

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Servings:

enough for 12 sliders

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• ¾ cup (180 ml) German beer (lager or wheat beer)
• ½ cup (120 ml) chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp coarse Bavarian sweet mustard (Süßer Senf) or wholegrain mustard (add 1 tsp honey for sweetness)
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
• Salt + freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a light roux.
2. Slowly whisk in the beer, then the stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and let thicken slightly (2-3 minutes).
3. Stir in both mustards. Lower the heat and whisk in cream until smooth.
4. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Keep warm until serving.

Notes/Hints:

• Beer choice: Stick to German lagers or wheat beers. Pilsner is clean and crisp; Hefeweizen adds a touch of sweetness. Avoid IPA or stout unless you like bitter. 
• Mustard blend: Don’t skip the sweet mustard; it balances the sharp Dijon. If you can’t find Bavarian süßer Senf, mix honey with wholegrain mustard as a substitute. 
• Texture: For sliders, keep it a bit thicker. For pouring over schnitzel or sausages, thin with a splash more beer or stock.
• Storage: Keeps 2-3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently on low; if it separates, whisk in a splash of cream to bring it back together.

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