Category: Our articles
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Europeans end up as the biggest beer consumers
We always knew that Europeans, especially slavic people and balkan people are highly alcoholic and tend to live life with a sip of drink always in hand. However, based on statistics (Kirin Holdings, 2022), European people are far outnumbering everyone else when it comes to beer consumption. The number 1 country on the list is…
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Alle trinken!: Germany as the beer capital of the world
If you love beer, then you know about Oktoberfest, Germany’s famous annual beer festival (although it is not the only beer tradition worth checking out). Germans obviously love their brew, and they are very strict about quality, which is why Germany boasts an official beer purity laws (Reinheitsgebot), which have been around since 1516. In…
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Tips on a long-lasting love: pairing food and beer
Unlock a new skill by mastering beer and food pairing. The following suggestions aim to impress you and your friends taste buds at your next gathering. It`s easy and the only requirement for successfully practicing this art is having fun and following your own likings. Yes, beer is a good stand-alone drink, but we can`t…
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The history of Swiss beer
The beer in Switzerland has a history full of ups and downs. Kind of like a problematic relationship. But to spoil the outcome… they made it in the end. On a more serious note, although as many other European countries, Switzerland was strongly connected to wine, beer has been present, quietly aiming popularity in the…
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Never thirsty in Romania – look into its craft beer scene!
The breweries in Romania have spread across the country in the recent years. We know and we love our iconic Timisoreana, Ciucas and Ursus. In fact, they can be your inner Balkan ego. But to create more of a personal relationship with the country your beer comes from, you must dig deeper to find more…
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Karlovačko – the veteran of the four rivers
Today, let us move to the middle of Croatian land, by the four rivers: Korana, Kupa, Mrežnika, and Dobra. These waters can be all found in the town of Karlovac. Can you guess what all these freshwaters might be used for? You’re damn right, beer. This is no joke, considering that Croatia’s most popular and…
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What difference does a glass make?
How much importance do you give to your beer glassware? If the answer is `a lot` then let us shake your hand respectfully. If the answer is `it`s just a glass to me`, let us introduce you to seven types of beer glasses and explain what a glass helps a drink with. Don`t settle just…
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The taste of Hungary – diversity of beer
We are moving to a land full of green plains and beautiful cities. Despite the fact that Hungarian people are mostly known for their insane pálinka making and consumption, they never lacked the skills of beer drinking. Or brewing. One interesting fact about Hungarians is that they really like fruity tastes and they tend to…
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Not your mama’s Oktoberfest: Beer and drinking traditions from around the globe
The friendly faces behind Beer Buddies would like to remark that we are tired. And we want a vacation. And I’m sure you, dear reader, who is just as freshly escaped from the clutches of the holiday spirit as we are, would also like a vacation. Perhaps to some tropical island, some sparkling beach, and…
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Piwo, proszę! – Poland’s most popular beers
If you find yourself traveling to Poland, walking around in any big city during the summer, chances are you’ll see one of the two most popular beer brands on all the bar umbrellas: Tyskie or Żywiec. And what a shame it would be if you didn’t go in and try one yourself. The main beer…