German Beer

Bring Your German Beer Knowledge

If Germany had an official alcoholic beverage, it would probably be beer. But what is it exactly about German beer that the rest of the world loves? Want to drink the best German beer? Join us for a taste sensation. According to the Reinheitsgebot, beer brewed in Germany must...
Hacker-Pschorr is Bavarian Heaven at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

NEWSFLASH: It’s Great to Be German!

As if you didn’t already know, c’mon. Giant pretzels, beer, the Alps, polka, MORE BEER – Germany is full of the stuff that makes the world go ‘round. So maybe the results of two recent studies weren’t such a big surprise after all? Spoiler alert: Germany kicked all the ass. And...
Oktoberfest Legend Chris Barton-Fox

Oktoberfest Legend – Chris Barton-Fox, UK

Meet Chris, who’ll be at Oktoberfest this year for his 50th visit (yes you read that right: fifty), raising a glass in the beer tents every year bar two since the age of 16. Could this be the greatest Oktoberfest Legend ever? Read his amazing story and decide for yourself. Prost!...
Stuttgart Beer Festival

Germany’s Other Beer Festival: Stuttgart Beer festival

Stuttgart Beer Festival From a local agricultural event to a famous festival, the Stuttgart Beer Festival (locally known as Cannstatter Volksfest) has become an event that millions of people travel to each and every year. Colorful flashing lights, the smell of burned almonds, the...
Wine tent Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest for Wine Lovers

The Weinzelt is the place to be for wine lovers the world over While Oktoberfest is renowned for its variety and massive volume of beer, wine has always been a popular alternative for festival goes who prefer it over the liquid amber. In fact, the wine tent offers a diverse range...
Origins of Oktoberfest

The Origin of Oktoberfest in Munich

One of the most popular travel destinations in Germany isn’t the capital, it’s Munich. Every year in late September people in their millions flock to the city for Oktoberfest, a festival celebrating everything to do with Bavarian culture and beer. Want to celebrate with us? Join...
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