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Beer

Beer is one of the most popular beverages in Germany. Beer making dates back thousands of years.

Water, hops, yeast and water are the main ingredients. Tradional brewing regions in Europe, such as Germany, England, Belgium and the Czech Republic have dozens of local varieties of beer. This is an automatic compilation of DW's journaistic output related to beer.

USA Steuben Parade in New York

Why 'Little Germany' disappeared from NYC and other little-known events of German-US history 04.07.2019

Some 45 million Americans have German roots, but not much can be seen beyond the Brauhaus and Oktoberfest. Why? For German-American Day, we tracked down what led Germans to land in the US — and how they left their mark.
Volksfeste Bräuche in Bayern Kinderzeche Dinkelsbühl

Germany's biggest festivals 28.06.2019

Beer tents and brass bands aren't limited to Bavaria. With one million guests, the Marksmen's Fair in Hanover is one of Germany’s biggest festivals, but there are many more.
Polizeidirektion Görlitz - Bild von Biertransport, Neonazi-Treff

German police confiscate 4,200 liters of beer from neo-Nazis 23.06.2019

A court has instituted an alcohol ban at a neo-Nazi event taking place in Ostritz, a town in Saxony. Police intervened after a right-wing musician put on a balaclava during a concert.
Foltermuseum Rüdesheim - Hexenverbrennung

Weird museums in Germany 17.05.2019

To celebrate International Museum Day 2019, we head to specialized museums off the beaten art-museum track. Germany has quite a few unusual ones, with focuses on Dachshunds to sacks to instruments of torture.
Deutschland Bierdeckel mit Fragen zum Islam

Islam on beer mats angers Muslims in Germany 17.05.2019

Using coasters in pubs to improve understanding of the teachings of Islam in Germany is not going down well with some Muslim groups. They believe the connection between alcohol and the religion is unwise.
Euromaxx-Projekt Planet Berlin | Belgien | Bierbar Herman | PB Belgien 01

Belgium: Herman beer bar 16.05.2019

When it comes to beer, the Germans are happy with a local pilsener. But at Herman bar in Prenzlauer Berg, Belgian Bart Neirynck aims to introduce his guests to the diverse beers of his homeland.

Euromaxx-Projekt Planet Berlin | Belgien | Bierbar Herman | PB Belgien 04

Planet Berlin: A Belgian at the tap 16.05.2019

At Herman bar in Prenzlauer Berg, Belgian Bart Neirynck wants to make his guests intimate with the diverse beers of his homeland.
09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Bayern

Germany's 16 states: Bavaria 15.05.2019

Bavaria captivates tourists with its rustic traditions, royal palaces, and, of course, the Alps.

Belgien Bier Jupiler

EU fines beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev €200M 13.05.2019

Beer company Anheuser-Busch InBev has been fined for restricting cross-border sales between the Netherlands and Belgium, forcing Belgians to pay more for their beer. The company had been under investigation since 2016.
Symbolbild - Alkoholisches Getränk

World's alcohol consumption expected to rise 17% in next decade 08.05.2019

Alcohol consumption is expected to increase 17% over the next decade after rising steadily for the last two, the medical journal Lancet has found. Half of all the world's adults are expected to be drinking by 2030.
Anstoßen Biergläser

Germany: Beer prices soared in 2018 18.04.2019

The Federal Statistical Office released the sobering news ahead of German Beer Day on April 23. But the price hikes don't seem to have dampened the nation's thirst entirely.

South African cannabis beer soars high 19.03.2019

A fledgling brewer in South Africa has created a beer that mixes cannabis and hops. While the premium beverage has disrupted the local beer market, drinking it won't get you high.

Afterwork drinks mit Kollegen

Alcohol: Life gets better without it 15.03.2019

Three weeks without a drop of alcohol. Three weeks where I felt fitter, more awake and more relaxed. What exactly happened to my body?
Deutschland Bayern CSU

Ash Wednesday — Germany's day for beer and political insults 06.03.2019

During Germany's 100-year-old Ash Wednesday tradition, politicians vent their spleen on rivals to adoring crowds of beered-up supporters. And this year has been no different, even as women play a bigger role than usual.

Georg Matthes bakes Belgian spelt loaf 05.03.2019

Before there was bread, there was beer. So the Belgians probably invented their bread when beer was spilled on a hot stone. That’s how Georg Matthes believes spelt bread from Belgium originated. More on #bakingbread.
Zehn Gründe für Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf: City on the Rhine 05.03.2019

Where does the top-fermented dark beer known as Altbier get its name? What should you look out for when shopping? Check-in presenter Nicole Frölich looks into those questions in Düsseldorf.

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