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Beer
Beer is one of the most popular beverages in Germany. Beer making dates back thousands of years.
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Inside Europe: A beer pipeline in Bruges
Teri Schultz reports from Bruges about how one brewmaster is trying to ensure his company can continue for centuries.
Bible on a beer mat
Protestants in Hesse and Nassau have launched a quintessentially German religious project. But who's footing the bill?
“Frantz” by Francois Ozon
François Ozon’s new film "Frantz": guilt and reconciliation in the shadow of World War One.
Oktoberfest extreme!
Reporter Linda Bethke tries her luck at Oktoberfest shooting a crossbow, waiting tables and braving the free fall tower!
Oktoberfest extreme!
Reporter Linda Bethke tries her luck at Oktoberfest shooting a crossbow, waiting tables and braving the free fall tower!
Huge beer industry merger approved
Shareholders in SABMiller and AB InBev have given the green light to what will be one of the biggest corporate mergers.
How international is the Oktoberfest?
Euromaxx challenges reporter Linda Bethke to meet Oktoberfest visitors from 20 nations in 60 minutes. Will she succeed?
Waitressing at Oktoberfest
Heavy beer mugs and drunks for company, waitressing at Oktoberfest is no mean feat.
Strange Oktoberfest facts
Five things you should know about Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Celebration - on DW News
World's largest beer festival in full swing in Munich
Stage 6: "„Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier."
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn why you can drink a lion at Oktoberfest.
Linda Bethke goes speed dating for nations.
Euromaxx challenges reporter Linda Bethke to meet Oktoberfest visitors from 20 nations in 60 minutes. Will she succeed?
How international is the Oktoberfest?
The Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's biggest beer festival, attracting visitors from around the globe. Just how many nationalities can you meet in an hour? Our reporter Linda Bethke goes speed dating for nations.
Stage 4: "Augustiner Bräu München gegründet 1328"
A special Oktoberfest German course. Today we learn how spiritual guidance can come in liquid form.
Empty Oktoberfest tents
Michael von Hassel photographs the beer tents from a new angle.
Stage 3: "Hacker-Pschorr Himmel der Bayern"
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn about a truly heavenly beer.
Stage 2: "Hofbräu Münchner Sommer naturtrüb"
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn why the summer can also be naturally cloudy.
Empty Oktoberfest tents
Michael von Hassel photographs the beer tents from a new angle.
Stage 1: "Lass Dir raten – trinke SPATEN."
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn what a garden tool has to do with beer.
Brewed with love
A small Hamburg brewery has won a prize with an unusual commercial.
Berlin's craft beer revolution
Greg Koch believes every beer has a personality. He's brought his take on craft beer to Berlin.
The Oktoberfest in fast forward
Alexander Helff has edited together 4,000 images from the Oktoberfest to create a timelapse clip.
Oktoberfest in photos: Rainer Viertelböck takes an unusual perspective
From empty tents awaiting guests to fill them to the whirl of fair rides: Oktoberfest like you've never seen it before.
Best Young Actor Award - Paula Beer
The jury at the Film Festival in Venice is convinced: Paula Beer has a big career ahead of her.
KINO - The Movie Magazine | 18.09.2016
KINO presents Oliver Stone's fact-based thriller "Snowden", actress Paula Beer and Fatih Akin's "Tschick"
For the love of beer
Beer lovers from around the world are heading towards the German city of Munich as this year's Oktoberfest opened Saturday amid tightened security. The annual celebration is expected to draw some 6 million visitors.
Oktoberfest: Love it or hate it
Here's what celebrities had to say about the "Wiesn" in the past.
From Alonso to Kardashian: What VIPs have to say about the Oktoberfest
The best VIP quotes about Oktoberfest
DW Business – Europe & America
Britain approves nuclear plant deal – Hard criticism after Monsanto takeover
10 things you didn't know about beer in Germany
As Oktoberfest gets underway on September 17, here are 10 things you should know before tipping your glass.
Rebels in the world of German beer
The purity law prevents many German breweries from being able to market new kinds of beer.
Does ABInBev have a monopoly on the market?
With over 200 brands, ABInBev is the world's market leader when it comes to beer.
Rebels in in the world of Bavarian Beer
The purity law prevents many German breweries from being able to market new kinds of beer.
What's the state of the beer market?
DW speaks with the beer sommelier and editor of the Hopfenhelden beer magazine, Nina Anika Klotz.
What is the German Beer Purity Law?
German Beer Purity Law, beer, beer market, beer tradition
Training to be a beer brewer in Germany
Students from around the world come to Berlin to learn the German art of brewing beer.
Beer from Upper Franconia
The Grosh brewery in Upper Bavaria brews beer the traditional way.
Made in Germany - The Business Magazine
Germany's beer purity law was decreed 500 years ago: the start of a success story.
Bonn's Beethoven mecca
The house where the composer was born went from a racy beer hall to a major tourist attraction.
Craft beers make a splash in Germany
Famous German beer brands have long dominated the domestic and international market. But now they face competition.
New hops spark craft beer revolution
Craft breweries are thriving as new kinds of hops encourage small businesses to set up shop.
Green beer
A German company is trying to make green beer by using heat generated in the brewing process for power.
Hops research for beer flavor
Genetic analysis could make big improvements in the production of hop plants.
Brew beer, save energy
A brewery in Germany is making its beer greener with a more energy-efficient approach to brewing.
Germany's oddest queens
From the wine and beer sectors to strawberries and sausage, Germany crowns a large collection of unusual queens.
Follow The Hashtag: #WhatMakesYouGerman
Waiting at a red light at 3am while no other cars are coming? Arriving five minutes early and walking around the block to ring the bell exactly on time? DW's Jan Bruck went to find out #WhatMakesYouGerman.
Beer sommelier
The world's number one beer sommelier comes from Italy.
An Italian beer sommelier
The world's number one beer sommelier comes from Italy.
World's biggest beer deal set to go ahead
SABMiller looks set to combine with Anheuser-Busch InBev to create the world's biggest beer company.
Backpack ban? Oktoberfest rethinks security
Oktoberfest will be a bit smaller this year - but hopefully a lot safer. Organizers are still working out how.
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