The Oktoberfest in Munich has been a fixed point for visitors who come to the Bavarian capital in autumn for decades. They enjoy the incomparable atmosphere of this gigantic festival. There you can get countless delicacies and beers from the best breweries in town. But what about behind the scenes? How much money does a…
There are more beers out there than you can every try, truly. Every year new breweries emerge with their signature drinks and the industry giants offer some new additions to the market as well. Sometimes, you just want your favourite lager, but there are times when the curiosity kicks in, and it’s nice to have…
The Beer Perhaps the first thing you’ll notice when you arrive at the beer tent is that it is not a pub. First, it is insanely hot, which is why choosing the right clothing is paramount. Second, you realize that you don’t actually know how to order a beer. It might seem strange, but a…
It is a rare person that hasn’t heard of Oktoberfest, and many think it would be a great tourist experience to have before the autumn blues properly set in as we begin the countdown until summer. But Oktoberfest is not like Christmas or Thanksgiving or Halloween that some argue have been hijacked by capitalism at…
The beer hall is one of the great German institutions, history has been fashioned in these historic places from politics to discussing the latest current affairs. The beer hall is not just somewhere to drink beer and get drunk, it is far more important to German society than that. Berlin has some famous beer halls…
If you have ever been to Bavaria and particularly Munich, you will understand the importance of beer as part of the culture of the region. This is not to say this particular part of Germany is an alcoholics delight, it just means that Bavaria has beer at the heart of its culture. Quaffing beer in…
The Germans are very proud of their beer and extremely protective of it almost to the point of snobbishness. No other country has such a great beer tradition, how it should be made, and how it should be served and drunk. There are many interesting facts that surround the German Beer Industry and we look…
If you are thinking of popping over to Munich to attend the Oktoberfest then there are many things that you need to know. This blog will provide some of the best tips of attending the greatest beer festival in the world, and how to survive this great event. Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is not just the world’s…
We all know that the Oktoberfest celebration originated in Germany and gradually became widely accepted around the globe. A lot of fun, music, foods, and drinks are available during this event. About 6 million people are estimated to attend annually. Lots of beer is served and close to 7 million liters of beer are consumed…
You cannot visit Germany and leave without going for a beer tour, if you love beer. You are right at the “Holy Grail” of beers and don’t miss the chance of tasting some of the best brews you can find in a lifetime. This list will guide you through an amazing beer tour in Germany.…
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