The 1st annual event of BeerFest Slovenia will be taking place from June 16th – June 20th in Ljubljana at their Exhibition and convention centre. 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 [...]
The Czech Republic has a very long and distinguished history of brewing. It was here that the first golden beer, pilsner was pioneered in the town of Plzen in the mid-19th century. As well, some of the world’s most prized hops are grown in the Žatec district. There’s no doubt that the Czechs are truly passionate and proud of their beer heritage. [...]
For all the fans of great beer! 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 [...]
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 [...]
The 12th annual Giant Mountain’s Beer Festival will be happening on August 8th 2009 in Vrchlabi Town Square, Czech Republic. Breweries that will be available at the festival include Brewery Krakonoš Trutnov, Brewery Rychtár Hlinsko, Municipal brewery from Policka, Brewery Primátor Náchod, Brewery Svijany, Brewery Nová Paka, Brewery Cerná Hora, and Brewery Pivovarská Bašta Vrchlabí. [...]
Introduction Drawing on almost 200 years of expertise, the full-bodied, light, Bitburger Premium Beer is brewed according to the German Purity Law of 1516. Its popular, dry-finished, hoppy taste has secured Bitburger Premium Beer position as Germany’s no. 1 draught beer. History of Bitburger Brewery The Bitburger Brewery traces its origins to 1817 when Johann [...]
Overview Staropramen Ležák is a premium lager from the Czech Republic. History The Staropramen Brewery was established on the left bank of the Vlata River in Smichov, Prague, in 1869. On May 1st, the completion of the first brew was celebrated and sales of beer commenced on 15 July 1871. The Ostravar Brewery opened in [...]
Get ready for the world’s largest fair! The 2009 Oktoberfest will be happening from Septmber 19th – October 4th in Munich, Germany. Opening ceremonies will begin at 12pm by the lord mayor of Munich who will have the honor of tapping the first keg of Oktoberfest beer. Highlights of the event include the Costume and [...]
It’s Beer Friday again, hooray! Overview Baltika 3 Classic is a pale lager from Russia. It is the leading Russian beer brand and the core brand of Baltic Beverages Holding. The beer was first introduced in 1992 and has made impressive progress throughout the Russian beer market. History Baltika Brewery is the largest brewery in [...]
