Some people may relax and read a newspaper with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, but in south Germany, they do it with a beer. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners Terms ...

Beer in Bavaria is always a good idea, whether enjoyed in October or not. There is just something special about experiencing the history of this popular beverage in one of its most famous places ...

Listen: One People, Many Sausages 1. Riots broke out over the price of beer in Bavaria In 1844, King Ludwig I of Bavaria's attempt to impose a beer tax provoked a serious outbreak of 'beer riots'.

Part of the original beer purity law enacted in Bavaria in 1516. All traditional German beers fit the law, which was amended to include yeast after people figured out its role in fermentation.

A staple of Bavarian beer culture, Hofbräuhaus Biergarten is one of the most famous in the world. Located in the heart of ...

In Bavaria, it is usually served in a sauce of dark beer with dumplings and cabbage salad on the side. "Schweinshaxe" is the name given to the meat that is above the ankle of the pig, which is the ...

The king of Bavaria loved this idea and made it happen. While the wedding was held on October 12 that year, the celebration continued until October 17 ... without any beer tents. The festival ...