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Beer is one of the most popular beverages in Germany. Beer making dates back thousands of years.
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Oktoberfest 2022 was no record year
Munich's Oktoberfest drew 5.7 million people, who drank 5.6 million liters of beer, despite the cool and rainy weather.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Waiting tables at the Oktoberfest, sleeping outdoors, crossing the Alps in an electric campervan.
A day as a waiter at Munich's Oktoberfest
Does DW reporter Brant Dennis have what it takes to be a waiter at Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest Quiz — All things beer, bratwurst and dirndl
Finally, the Oktoberfest is back! Do you know your dirndl from your lederhosen? Have a go at these five questions.
Facts and fiction about diet and health
What's the truth behind popular thinking about diet and health?
Munich Oktoberfest kicks off after 2-year break
The world-famous beer festival opened in Germany after two years of hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.
Oktoberfest treat: Bavarian Schweinshaxe
Oktoberfest is starting in Munich, and it's not just about beer — there’s Schweinshaxe, too.
Oktoberfest returns with a mix of old and new
After a two-year break due to COVID-19, Munich's famous Oktoberfest is back! Festivities kick off on September 17.
Results: Your top typically German cultural asset.
We wanted to know what you associate with typical German culture.
Discovering the art of brewing in South Africa
Soweto gives rise to the first South African female brew master, Apiwe Mawela.
It's International Beer Day!
We shine a light on Germany's legendary beer culture, Beer Purity Law, corner pubs and much more. Prost!
German beer sales rise 3.8% in first half of 2022
Almost 160 million liters more beer were consumed in the first half of 2022 when compared with the same period in 2021.
Castles, Beers and Bayreuth: A journey through Upper Franconia
As the Richard Wagner Festival in Bayreuth opens, let us take the opportunity to explore the region in Bavaria.
Why is Chinese beer popular in Pakistan?
Residents say the beer's high alcohol content and attractive packaging are drawing new consumers.
Keeping cool with curries and saying no to beer
How chilies, dark clothes and licking your wrists might help beat the heat as Europe swelters in yet another heat wave.
How UK, Germany helped North Korea make a beer
N. Korea is raising a glass to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pouring of the first pint of its Taedonggang beer.
FIFA may limit alcohol sales at Qatar World Cup
Fans will likely not be able to buy beer at Qatari stadiums during World Cup games, according to an anonymous source.
Botswana's president: Good governance is key
Once a democratic system of governance is deeply rooted, "the rest follows," says President Masisi.
German breweries warn of beer bottle shortage
Rising production costs and logistical issues could lead to a beer bottle shortage, brewers say.
Beer for Ukraine: Made in Hungary
A small brewery in Budapest supports another brewery in Kyiv
Beer now more expensive in Germany
Germany's beer is getting more expensive as supply chain problems make hops, yeast, water and energy prices soar.
A good question & a new word
Figuring out whether Ukrainian refugees will get COVID is more important than you might think.
Iconic European Cities: Prague
Here are some highlights and insider tips for making the best out of a visit to Prague.
The Japanese way of recycling brewery waste
A Japanese startup is using organic waste produced during beer production to manufacture paper products.
This is your favorite drink!
We wanted to know what you most like to drink. Find out here if you won the prize draw.
Just Four Ingredients: How German Beer Is Made
Germany’s beer is famous all around the world. There are between 6 and 8000 different varieties of German beer.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Oslo's new Munch Museum, Halloween, an Irish tradition and a toast to German beer.
Food Secrets – German beer
Germany is world-famous for its beer. What makes it so special?
Weekly roundup — Rectal
Like the COVID-19 vaccines? Then you'll love the way mRNA is being used to treat certain cancers.
What we can learn from very old human poo
Nearly 3,000 years ago, someone in an Austrian mine pulled down their pants — and gave scientists today a rare gift.
Alternative Oktoberfest opens in Munich
Dozens of local restaurants and pubs in Munich's downtown will keep the Oktoberfest tradition alive this year.
German economy up but beer sales down
It looks like good news for Germany's economy, but some experts are cautioning against too much optimism.
Bundeswehr to bring beer back from Afghanistan
Germany is planing to bring back more than 20,000 liters of beer as deployed soldiers are no longer allowed to drink.
Trappist beer – a monastic speciality
Trappist beer is a remarkable speciality. It’s brewed exclusively in monasteries.
Berlin's beer gardens are back
In Germany, coronavirus restrictions are being eased in many cities across the country.
The return of cultural events in Europe
Several European countries have begun to lift COVID restrictions cautiously allow cultural events again.
Oktoberfest around the world
Munich's Oktoberfest has been cancelled for the second time due to COVID. The international versions are just copies.
Oktoberfest canceled again in 2021
Bavarian officials have canceled Germany's annual Oktoberfest due to the ongoing health risks posed by coronavirus.
10 beautiful beer gardens in Germany
April 23 is German Beer Day, so here's a taste of the upcoming beer garden season.
Can science put an end to blood diamonds?
Lab-made diamonds are purer and more sustainable than natural ones, which are often extracted under horrible conditions.
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
The EU's vaccine fiasco - Protests continue in Poland over tighter abortion law - EU top envoy heads to Moscow after Alexei Navalny is jailed - The future of the British high street - Will Uighur refugees in Turkey be extradited to China? - Trouble brewing for Germany's beer industry - 5 years after his death, David Bowie inspires artists in Spain - Food delivery boom in Rome
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.
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