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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.

Fischmarkt in Tokio Japan

From sushi to wine — wasabi goes with everything in Japan 11.01.2021

Long considered a condiment purely to spice up raw fish dishes, wasabi is a far more versatile ingredient that can be incorporated — in moderation — into everything from ice cream to beer.
Colonia Summer Ale | Handout Foto

Germany: Cologne defends local brew against Hessian 'impostor' 13.12.2020

A beer called Colonia from the state of Hesse has been banned from sale in Cologne and its surrounding state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Officials fear it could be confused with the Rhineland's famous Kölsch brew.

Alcohol-free bars get a foothold in beer-loving Germany 22.10.2020

Many people were trending towards non-alcoholic drinks before the pandemic. But in an environment where health authorities are seeking to impose curfews and alcohol bans, "alcohol-free" is gaining popularity. And it's not just beer on the menu, with alcohol-free wine and spirits also available.
Belgien Bier Coronakrise

Dry spell for Belgian brewers amid pandemic 14.10.2020

COVID-19 infections are on the rise in Belgium. Brussels has now closed bars and cafes for a month in an effort to stem the outbreak. That's tough for those businesses, and for breweries.
USA Steuben Parade in New York

Why 'Little Germany' disappeared from NYC and other little-known events of German-US history 05.10.2020

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.
Deutschland Oktoberfest

Munich bans alcohol on Oktoberfest grounds due to coronavirus 19.09.2020

The ban was put in place to prevent "replacement parties" for the event. This year marks the first cancellation of the world-famous folk festival since World War II.
Deutschland München | Sommer in der Stadt | Riesenrad

Munich may be without Oktoberfest — but it's still a lot of fun 17.09.2020

Munich's Oktoberfest was canceled this year due to the coronavirus. But the city has come up with alternative events that could also benefit tourists from abroad in the future.
DW Meet the Germans, Kultur

Everything you need to know about the German beer culture 02.09.2020

Drinking beer in Germany is about a lot more than donning a "Dirndl" and downing a "Mass" at Oktoberfest. Meet the Germans presenter Rachel Stewart reveals how to drink like a local — all year round!

DW Business Africa 27.08.2020

CEO of embattled social media app TikTok resigns - Fighting illegal logging in Ghana with an app - Waste beer used to power sewage plant

Waste beer powers sewage plant in Australia 27.08.2020

When lockdown hit Australia, breweries suddely had no one to buy their beer. They could either pour away gallons of excess brew or find another use for it. One brewery in Adelaide put its beer to work generating energy.
Coronavirus Oktoberfest Bayern Deutschland

Coronavirus: Germany's beer capital Munich to ban alcohol if cases rise 25.08.2020

Munich will partially ban alcohol if coronavirus cases reach a certain threshold. The rule comes amid an uptick in infections in the city, often dubbed Germany's beer capital.
Zwei Maßkrüge im Biergarten am Seehaus in München

10 beautiful beer gardens in Germany 21.08.2020

Summer, sun, outdoor tables, friends and a freshly poured beer — that's the charm of a beer garden! Invented in Bavaria, they're now popular across Germany — even in times of COVID-19.
Frauenkirche in München 12.12.2006

Germany A to Z: Munich 17.08.2020

We are taking a tour through Germany and every week we'll introduce you to a new town, guided by the alphabet. This time M takes us to Munich — the Bavarian state capital offers much more than just beer and Lederhosen.
Deutschland Weltrekord im Maßkrugtragen in Abensberg

Beer culture — this is how Germany drinks 07.08.2020

Only hops, barley, yeast, and water can be used to make Germany's favorite beverage, according to the Beer Purity Law. To mark International Beer Day, we'll show what else is part of German beer culture.
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DW Business - Europe & America 24.07.2020

Fate of US-China trade deal in question - Germany's financial regulator faces overhaul - Bavarian beer gardens struggle to survive

How Bavaria‘s beer Industry weathers the pandemic 24.07.2020

Bavaria‘s traditional beer gardens are the go-to place for many who are short on alternatives this summer. A tiny glimmer of hope for Bavaria‘s breweries that are suffering from the lack of events like the Oktoberfest and a breakdown of export sales.
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