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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.

Deutschland Karneval in Köln

Germans celebrate start of carnival season in Rhineland 11.11.2018

As the carnival season opens in western Germany, tens of thousands of residents take to the streets to party. The season of beer, colorful costumes and silliness is set to last until Ash Wednesday in March next year.
Bildergalerie Zehn Gründe für Tschechien | Böhemische Schweiz

10 travel tips for the Czech Republic 26.10.2018

The Czech Republic is not only worth a city trip to its capital. Between Prague and Pilsen tourists will find historical spa culture, rustic mountain worlds, modern architecture and traditional beer enjoyment.
Mikroplastik

Here, there, and in the toilet? Microplastics now found in our poop 22.10.2018

Microplastics can be found just about everywhere, from the depths of the ocean to our beer. So it's not a surprise that these tiny bits of plastic have made their way into our poo. But what does it mean for our health?
Planet Erde

Living Planet: Our changing climate 18.10.2018

When it comes to a world limit for global warming, 1.5 is the new 2 degrees. If temperatures continue to rise, we may lose our coral, food, alpine snow and beer, among many other things. We zoom in on these issues and ask how we can prevent huge lifestyle changes — and find out how technology can help us.
Oktoberfest 2017

Living Planet: Climate change is coming for your beer, too! 18.10.2018

Rising temperatures and risk of extreme drought could severely affect yields of barley, one of beer's main ingredients, in the future. This means the beloved beverage, along with other luxuries, could go up in price — especially in beer-loving European countries. Anne-Sophie Brändlin reports.
Symbolbild Oktoberfest in München, Bier

Climate change could cause 'severe' global beer shortage 15.10.2018

Increasing droughts around the world may reduce barley yields, resulting in shortages of beer, a fall in global consumption and a rise in prices for the beloved beverage around the world, a new study finds.
Frauenkirche in München 12.12.2006

10 reasons to love Munich 10.10.2018

Lederhosen, beer, and Oktoberfest are clichés that come to mind for people around the world when they think of Germany. You'll find all three in the state of Bavaria and its capital, Munich - and much more.
USA Steuben Parade in New York

Why 'Little Germany' disappeared from NYC and other little-known events of German-US history 05.10.2018

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.
DW Berlin and Beyond | Oktoberfest

Berlin and Beyond: Oh Oktoberfest! 05.10.2018

Berlin is about as un-Bavarian as a German city can be, but that doesn't stop Oktoberfest from rolling into town every fall. Tamsin Walker went to find out if Berliners embrace the Munich tradition.
DW Berlin and Beyond | Oktoberfest

WorldLink: Oh Oktoberfest! 05.10.2018

Oktoberfest has a strong association with the Bavarian city of Munich — but the festivities are by no means restricted there. In fact, Oktoberfest is celebrated around the country. Berlin is just about as un-Bavarian as a German city can be, but it still does its best to accommodate the party tradition every year. Tamsin Walker went to check it out.

Symbolbild Oktoberfest in München, Bier

Sexual assault still underreported at Munich Oktoberfest 03.10.2018

Oktoberfest is known around the world for its beer, pretzels and lederhosen. But female visitors frequently find themselves the targets of harassment and groping. Some even say it has become predictable.
09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Bayern

Germany's 16 states: Bavaria 03.10.2018

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

Deutschland Oktoberfest 2013

Spectrum: Tapping into the science of Oktoberfest 02.10.2018

Just why DO so many people go to Oktoberfest? And how does nearly 8 million liters of beer get in – and then out – of the city in just two weeks? Come with us to Munich, Germany, but watch out for 'super recognizers.'
Deutschland Oktoberfest in München

An American's first (real) Oktoberfest 01.10.2018

Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest folk festival. The song-filled beer celebration is a bucket list item for many. DW's Hallie Rawlinson filled us in on her first time attending.
Deutschland Oktoberfest

German man dies after fight at Munich's Oktoberfest 29.09.2018

A 58-year-old German has died after being hit during a dispute at the annual Oktoberfest in the city of Munich. A man believed to be a suspect has reported to a police station.

Brezeln

The Oktoberfest quiz 27.09.2018

Even if it's called Oktoberfest - the world's largest beer festival is running until October 7. Test your knowledge of the traditional fest in Munich with our quiz!
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