Augustiner vs Radeberger:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Augustiner and Radeberger were level in searches among German beer brands worldwide, with an estimated 60.5K branded searches each, at 8% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about German beer brands, Augustiner appeared in three of the five answers and Radeberger in one. Augustiner was mentioned before Radeberger in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Augustiner and Radeberger are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Augustiner, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Radeberger in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Augustiner, named ahead of Radeberger in 2 of 3 answers
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Top German beer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Augustiner was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Radeberger was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Augustiner was listed before Radeberger in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Weihenstephaner1st
Paulaner2nd- Augustiner3rd
Bitburger4th
Krombacher5th
Beck's6th
Erdinger7th
Warsteiner8th
Franziskaner8th
Radeberger10th- +5 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Paulaner4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Weihenstephaner4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Augustiner3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Erdinger3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bitburger3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Krombacher2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rothaus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Warsteiner1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Radeberger1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Franziskaner1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about German beer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which German beer should I try?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best German beer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best German wheat beer?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“german beer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“german beer brands”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.
Is Augustiner or Radeberger more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Augustiner and Radeberger by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 16 German beer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Augustiner, Radeberger. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Paulaner | Warsteiner | Augustiner | Radeberger | Erdinger | Krombacher | Spaten | Weihenstephaner | Hacker-Pschorr | Bitburger | Franziskaner | Löwenbräu | Beck's | Hofbräu München | Rothaus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 20.6% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.3% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.6% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.4% | 10.7% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.7% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.5% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 17.1% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.9% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 8% | 6.6% | 12% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 17.7% | 9.7% | 8% | 8% | 6.5% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8% | 8% | 6.6% | 8% | 8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 17.1% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 17.9% | 12% | 8% | 8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
How has branded search for Augustiner and Radeberger changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Radeberger took it in March 2026, Augustiner took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Augustiner’s share of searches among German beer brands worldwide moved from 7.6% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Radeberger’s share of searches among German beer brands worldwide moved from 7.6% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for German beer brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Augustiner lost share of searches among German beer brands worldwide, from 9.4% to 8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Radeberger worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 60.5K in October 2026.
How are Augustiner’s and Radeberger’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Augustiner’s and Radeberger’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Augustiner
1 branded search term
- augustiner
Radeberger
1 branded search term
- radeberger
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