Tag: beer
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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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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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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…