Radler is a beer-based drink that originated in German-speaking regions and is a mixture of beer and a lemon-flavored soda like Sprite, usually in a 50:50 ratio. The term "Radler" means "cyclist" in German and was created by innkeeper Franz Kugler in the small town of Deisenhofen, just outside Munich, during the great cycling boom of the Roaring Twenties. The drink was created when Kugler mixed beer with the citrus juice he had on hand to serve to a large group of cyclists who stopped by his drinking establishment. Nowadays, Radler is consumed not only in Bavaria but also in many other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Romania. In northern Germany, a half-and-half mix of Pilsner beer and soda is known as an Alster. Regionally, the Radler and Alster may refer to shandies made with either citrus soda or orange soda, with the two terms either contrasting or referring to the same drink. In Austria, a saure Radler is a mix of lager and soda water, and it is common to use Almdudler instead of lemon soda for the Radler. Radler is very popular during the summer months due to its reputation for being a thirst-quencher.