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Beer
Beer is one of the most popular beverages in Germany. Beer making dates back thousands of years.
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German food aims to win over picky Japanese
The vast majority of Japanese people equate German cuisine with stodgy sausages, beer and sweet wines.
Beer from Ancient Egypt to modern Germany
A 5,000-year-old brewery has been uncovered in Egypt. So, how did beer get from the Nile to Germany?
Egypt uncovers 5,000-year-old brewery
An ancient brewery found in Egypt suggests that tears were not the only things to flow at royal funerals of the time.
Inside Europe 05.02.2021
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Pandemic hits German beer sales
A German brewing association said the drop was "unprecedented" in the postwar period.
Germany: Cologne defends local brew against 'impostor'
A beer called Colonia from the state of Hesse has been banned from sale in Cologne and its surrounding state.
Germany’s beer paradise: Franconian Switzerland
In Franconian Switzerland in Bavaria, there are more breweries per capita than anywhere else on earth.
Alcohol-free bars take off amid pandemic
Startups are benefiting from the trend towards non-alcoholic drinks, especially as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Why 'Little Germany' disappeared from NYC
For German-American Day, here are some of the German influences in the US beyond the Brauhaus and Oktoberfest.
Munich bans alcohol on Oktoberfest grounds
The ban was put in place to prevent "replacement parties" for the event.
Munich's alternative to Oktoberfest
As the Oktoberfest 2020 was canceled, the city has come up with a program that could also be of interest to tourists.
Rather Bizarre Ice Cream Flavors
Mackerel and bacon ice cream are just two of the frozen creations from Lithuania.
Munich to ban alcohol if COVID-19 cases rise
Munich will partially ban alcohol if coronavirus cases reach a certain threshold.
Bavarian food pairing combines cake and beer
A beer sommelier and a gastronomer are on the lookout for the best beer and cake combinations.
Beer culture — this is how Germany drinks
Come on a tour of German beer culture — from the corner pub to the traditional brewery all the way to beer seminars.
Trouble brewing in Bavaria's beer industry
Bavaria's traditional beer gardens have reopened. In a summer overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a cold beer with friends lures in many people. Still, the beer industry is suffering due to low export numbers and lack of events like the Oktoberfest.
Alcohol-free is the new cool
A pleasant life with little or no alcohol is becoming more and more of a trend.
Down the drain: Irish pubs in lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has been brutal for the world’s pubs, which were shut quickly due to social distancing.
Voices from Munich as Bavaria reopens
Stay safe by being informed. Broadcast from Germany every day in under five minutes.
The local pub: The Germans' living room
Pubs are places where people long to be and they also fulfill a purpose in life, says anthropologist Christoph Wulf.
Coronavirus leave South Africans desperate for a drink
Some South Africans using creative — and fruity — ways to try and get around a ban on alcohol sales during the pandemic.
German brewery gives away free beer
Rather than throw out thousands of liters of beer, one local brewery decided to give it away for free.
A dry spell in Germany's beer region
Franconian Switzerland is the region with the most breweries in Germany. Many are facing an existential crisis.
Belgium's breweries adapt to lockdown
Some Brussels-based breweries have started home delivery services to stay in business. It's proving quite successful.
Oktoberfest has been canceled
Bavaria's state premier cancels world's biggest beer festival this year.
Virtual beer helps Union Berlin weather coronavirus storm
At Union Berlin's "virtual food truck," fans buy non-existent refreshments to make donations to their hard-up club.
Beer dispute in Thailand
Beer dynasties suppress the competition in Bangkok.
How rum came to Flensburg
It's less well known that rum has been produced in Flensburg for centuries. What a pity — it's very good indeed.
German police called after store sells 'Nazi beer'
A store owner in Saxony-Anhalt is under investigation after he stocked beer named "German Reich Brew."
Finger Wrestling: A sport born in Bavarian Inns
Pulling from halfway to centre line: the 42nd Alpine Finger Wrestling Championship
A Culture Guide to Munich
Whether art, culture, or cuisine, Bavaria’s capital has something exquisite for everyone.
Beer and clothing for peace
Working instead of fighting: former FARC fighters need alternatives, but the first steps toward peace are difficult.
10 yummy German soups
The Germans know that one of the best comfort foods for a frosty evening is a steaming bowl of soup.
Europe's loveliest cities: Prague
Whether splendid architecture or lively beer culture, Prague offers a lot on a small budget.
Less drinking, more drunk e-scooter driving at Oktoberfest
The Oktoberfest in the southern city of Munich has ended, with police giving a positive report.
What do you find most important about Munich’s Oktoberfest?
We wanted you to tell us what think is the most important thing about the Munich Oktoberfest.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Munich’s Oktoberfest, the Twist gallery and Barra Airport in the Atlantic.
Partying at Munich‘s Oktoberfest
Beer, pretzels and brass bands: Munich‘s Oktoberfest is the world’s best-known folk festival.
Tradition and beer: the Oktoberfest
Lukas Stege tries out Lederhosen, fairground rides and a mug of beer at the world's largest beer festival.
Quiz: This is how Germany drinks
Bavaria's breweries are a popular destination for beer enthusiasts. What do you know about German drinking culture?
Tens of thousands storm gates of Oktoberfest
An hour ahead of the official opening, several tents had already closed their doors due to overcrowding.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Wacky inventions by 'The Real Life Guys', sculptures made of willow switches and Oktoberfest in China
Oktoberfest Worldwide: China
Munich's Oktoberfest has inspired imitations around the world - in China, for instance.
Germans drinking more alcohol-free beer
Non-alcoholic beer was once ridiculed in Germany; it's now becoming increasingly popular.
German truck spills 10,000 bottles of beer on road
Hundreds of beer crates tumbled out of a truck in southwestern Germany, destroying an estimated €12,000 worth of beer.
Travel tips for Bayreuth – Wagner, Wilhelmine, and wheat beer
There are many reasons to visit this tranquil town in northern Bavaria, even if you don't attend the Wagner Festival.
Germany's biggest festivals
The 174th Cannstatter Wasen will take place in Stuttgart from September 27 to October 13. Party atmosphere guaranteed.
Police take beer, interview musician
A court has instituted an alcohol ban at a neo-Nazi event taking place in Ostritz, a town in Saxony.
But I've only had 5 beers!
It's "Action Week Alcohol" in Germany, so join us in-studio as we take "Das Quiz."
Weird museums in Germany
Dachshunds, sacks, thimbles and medieval thumb screws — Germany has plenty of museums off the beaten track.
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