Hungary has a vast array of alcoholic beverages including quality wines and beers, as well as liqueurs and brandies that are made exclusively in the country. Here are a few suggestions of various drinks to try. Egészségedre! (Cheers!) Palinka Produced in both Hungary and Transylvania, this traditional brandy is made from various kinds of fruit such [...]
Hungary will host its first ever craft beer festival from May 13-14th at Mikszáth Kálmán Square in Budapest. The festival’s aim is to showcase the achievements of Hungarian craft-beer, that has been largely overlooked due to Hungary’s primary classification as a wine-country. From all corners of the country, 10 microbreweries will bring more than 200 barrels of [...]
On October 12, 1810, the townspeople of Munich came together to honor the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The following day, celebrations continued with various activities, including concerts, parties, balls, and even a horse race. It was so spectacular and intense that the royals of Bavaria decided to hold another event [...]
The 1st annual event of BeerFest Slovenia will be taking place from June 16th – June 20th in Ljubljana at their Exhibition and convention center. A wide range of beers from various Slovenian and European breweries will be represented at the festival. In addition, visitors can relax and enjoy live music and entertainment. In cooperation with the City of [...]
Definition of a Beer Stein A beer stein is a traditional German beer tankard or mug, made of pewter, silver, wood, porcelain, earthenware or glass with a hinged lid and levered thumblift. The word “stein” is of German origin. The etymology of the word is either from “Stein Krug” (meaning stone jug/mug) or from “Steingut” (meaning stone [...]
There’s no doubt that the Czechs are truly passionate and proud of their beer heritage. In fact, the country leads the world in per capita beer consumption. Beer is served almost everywhere in the country especially in Prague, where there are a countless numbers of pubs and restaurants. So, if you’re wondering what beers to [...]
The largest gastronomic event in the Czech Republic is happening from May 14 – 30th in Prague. The 17 day event features an extensive offering of the best products from Czech brewerers including over 50 brands of different beers, food, live music, and much more. Visitors will be greeted and served by staff in traditional [...]
There’s no doubt that Germans love their beer! The history of German beer dates back to the beginnings of the country when monks began to experiment with brewing around 1000 A.D. Eventually, brewing became very profitable for the monks and the country’s leaders began to implement laws surrounding the production of beer. Today, there are over 1,300 breweries across the [...]
