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Rothaus vs Warsteiner:Which is more popular?

In October 2026, Warsteiner had more branded searches than Rothaus among German beer brands worldwide. Warsteiner had about 90,500 branded searches, while Rothaus had 18,100. Warsteiner made up 12% of all German beer brand searches we track, and Rothaus accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about German beer brands, Rothaus appeared in two of the five answers and Warsteiner in one. Rothaus and Warsteiner were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among German beer brands worldwide in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Warsteiner, about 5 searches for every 1 for Rothaus

Warsteiner 90.5K searchesRothaus 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Rothaus, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Warsteiner in 1

Rothaus in 2 of 5Warsteiner in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Rothaus first in 1Warsteiner first in 1

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Top German beer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rothaus was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Warsteiner was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rothaus and Warsteiner were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Weihenstephaner1st
  2. Paulaner2nd
  3. Augustiner3rd
  4. Bitburger4th
  5. Krombacher5th
  6. Beck's6th
  7. Erdinger7th
  8. Warsteiner8th
  9. Franziskaner8th
  10. +2 more
  11. Rothaus12th
  12. +3 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

+5 more

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5 answers

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 Rothaus or Warsteiner more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Rothaus and Warsteiner 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.

Rothaus and Warsteiner among German beer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Warsteiner, Rothaus. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPaulanerWarsteinerAugustinerRadebergerErdingerKrombacherSpatenWeihenstephanerHacker-PschorrBitburgerFranziskanerLöwenbräuBeck'sHofbräu MünchenRothaus
Nov 202520.6%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 202519.3%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 202618.6%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 202619.4%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 202619.7%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 202618.5%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 202617.1%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 202617.9%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 202617.7%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 202617.9%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 202617.1%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 202617.9%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 Rothaus and Warsteiner changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Warsteiner was ahead of Rothaus in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rothaus’ share of searches among German beer brands worldwide moved from 2.3% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Warsteiner’s share of searches among German beer brands worldwide moved from 9.2% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 90.5K.

How did search popularity change for German beer brands worldwide in October 2026?

2 changes
  1. In October 2026, Warsteiner gained share of searches among German beer brands worldwide, from 11.5% to 12%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Rothaus worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in October 2026.

How are Rothaus’ and Warsteiner’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rothaus’ and Warsteiner’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.

Rothaus

1 branded search term

  • rothaus

Warsteiner

1 branded search term

  • warsteiner

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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