The Day of German Beer is always on April 23. The 2021 is definitively not as much fun as usual - get informed about what normally transpires on this…... more
Everyone knows about the beer, but check out the culinary treats in store for you at Munich's Oktoberfest. Known to the locals simply as the "Wiesn,"…... more
It's Oktoberfest season and soon Oktoberfest beer and Märzen will be on sale across the world. Where does this style come from? Have a look at its…... more
Munich’s 925 Acre (375 Hektar) Englischer Garten is an important part of the city’s landscape. I really appreciated this during the COVID-19 crisis…... more
It seems obvious, but there are some fine points to what, exactly, constitutes a “Biergarten” in the Bavarian sense of the word? Discover the history,…... more
Here's a treat to try next time you are in Bavaria or Austria! Learn about the dish and its history. Plus - some tips for where to get the best one…... more
Just in time for the post-Corona opening of Munich's beer gardens, here is a primer on Munich's Helles beer - king of the beer garden. Launched in…... more
Leberkäse is a simple Bavarian snack that you can eat on the go in bread or, or sitting down in a restaurant. Don't let the name scare you - there is…... more
In honor of National Pretzel Day in the United States, let's take a look at this Bavarian Delicacy. Some history, some linguistic, and some myths. ... more
Most true beer fans have heard about the famous Reinheitsgebot. This Beer Purity law was signed in Ingolstadt, Bavaria on April 23, 1516. The internet…... more
