REVIVAL OF THE SPRINGS IN 2018

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The special tradition of Thalheim's curative water was taken up again in 2018 and revitalized by Dietrich and Mark Mateschitz by modernizing the system, so the water, which is particularly rich in minerals became available again. 14 

The Thalheim curative water is very hard due to its high mineral content and with a German hardness of around 70 degrees. 10, 14, 11 

This high level of mineralization is the basis for the full-bodied and nuanced Thalheimer Märzen or the slightly bitter Pils - since autumn 2023 there has been another style that goes particularly well with the curative water characteristics: an elegant dark one with roasted aromas, a light coffee note, a touch of hazelnut and dark chocolate.  11 

The Thalheim GmbH now also produces characterful lemonades, made with the special curative water. 11 

Koloman Strohmeier was "infected" with the brewing virus at the age of 16. As soon as he made his first brew, it was clear to him that he wanted to do this his whole life. 15

And so his path after graduating from high school took him through an apprenticeship as a brewer to studying food technology at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences. He also gained experience in numerous breweries of various sizes and expanded his special knowledge by reading numerous old and new specialist works. From the beginning, the aim was to create a bombastic product with the untreated water. 15 

In Germany and Austria the average for brewing water is between 7 - 14 degrees of German hardness. Harder water requires special recipes, for example to adapt hop bitterness to the water. 15 

And with the natural ingredients that occur naturally in dissolved form, such as magnesium, calcium, hydrogen carbonate, sodium, sulfate, fluorine and even lithium, you not only support your water balance, but also drink anti-hangover ingredients.  15, 11, 10, 4, 6, 8, 3 

WaterKnowledge

The Austrian "Lebensmittelbuch", natural mineral water includes four types of water: natural mineral water, spring water, table water and drinking water. Extraction, bottling, analyzes and labeling are regulated in the Mineral Water and Spring Water Ordinance and the Drinking Water Ordinance. 1, 2, 12
 

In Austria, medicinal water is subject to the Healing Resources and Health Resorts Act, and in Germany to the Medicines Ordinance. 5

The detailed requirements for drinking water can be found in Chapter B1 in the Austrian Food Code. 12 

How get minerals absorbed from curative water?                                                             Minerals and trace elements are better absorbed from mineral and medicinal waters than from solid foods because they are already in dissolved form. (See ingredients Thalheimer Heilwasser, AoUniv. Prof. Dr. W. Marktl, President of the GAMED-Vienna International Academy for Holistic Medicine, 2023) 3, 6 

Why is staying hydrated so important?
Humans consist of 50-80% water, but cannot store it sufficiently and have to drink at least 30 - 40 ml of fresh water per kilogram of body weight every day to maintain a positive water balance - also in order to stay mentally, physically and socially fit. It not only affects bones, teeth, digestion, metabolism, circulation, nerves and acid-base balance, but also our thinking processes, feelings and mood. 13, 11, 6, 8

Water types

Curative water meets the requirements of natural mineral water and also contains special combinations of minerals and trace elements with a scientifically proven medically healing, preventative or soothing effect. The highest legal requirements apply. In Germany, medicinal waters are therefore even subject to the Medicines Act. The Greeks and Romans already used medicinal waters for internal and external use, for daily use and for drinking cures. 5, 12 

What is the positive effect of lithium in Thalheim’s curative water?
The content in one liter of Thalheimer curative water corresponds to the usual daily intake through food. Lithium is associated with many positive effects on mental health and well-being. Drinking Thalheimer medicinal water regularly can be proven to have a positive effect on your health. (See ingredients Thalheimer Heilwasser, AoUniv. Prof. Dr. W. Marktl, President of the GAMED-Vienna International Academy for Holistic Medicine, 2023) 16, 3, 8, 11 

Natural mineral water is an originally pure and natural product from underground sources that are protected from contamination. It must be microbiologically perfect. This means that only de-icing or the removal or addition of carbon dioxide is permitted. Specified limit values ​​for arsenic, cadmium, chromium, etc. must of course be adhered to. 1, 2

A recognition process with over 200 geological, chemical and microbiological studies by authorities, independent institutes and mineral water companies guarantee a high level of natural safety from source to table. Natural mineral water may only be bottled directly at the source in bottles with a safety ring. 1, 2

Natural mineral water is officially recognized in Austria by the Ministry of Health and have a usage permit. The analysis values ​​on the label provide information about the ingredients and their effect or use. 1, 2

Spring water comes from underground sources that are protected from contamination. It does not require an official recognition process and does not have to be as constant in its composition as natural mineral water or medicinal water. 12, 1, 2 

Table water can and may be produced anywhere and consists of tap water with brine and carbon dioxide. It must meet drinking water requirements and may also be filled into containers. The best-known representative in Austria is soda, which, however, does not correspond to the German version of soda. 12, 1 

Tap water in Austria is 99% pure spring water. It must be free of pathogenic germs, fit for consumption, pure and meet the guidelines of the Drinking Water Ordinance up to the water meter. To make it fit for human consumption, it may be subsequently processed using legally specified methods, such as ozone or chlorination. This is strictly forbidden for mineral and medicinal waters. 12, 9