Some people call it a happening, some call it crazy, but it is certainly the largest and most renowned folk festival in the world – German Oktoberfest. Since 1810 it is held every year from the end of September until the beginning of October in Munich, the state...
Europe is home to many countries. Although they are much smaller than China or the US, each one has its own language, cultural identity and, of course, its own food specialties. Many of these specialties are certified by the quality labels of the European Union. If...
The beautiful town of Wolnzach in Germany is far from being one of the country’s most populous cities. But for beer lovers, it is definitely one of the most important places in Europe. Wolnzach is located in the heart of the Hallertau region in the south of Germany....
German-grown hops are well known all around the world. However, few people are aware that hop growing regions in Germany are also popular tourist destinations for beer enthusiasts and families alike. Here are some sightseeing highlights to whet your appetite for a...
A delegation from German hops marketing company HVG (Hopfenverwertungsgenossenschaft e.G.) took part in this year’s Craft Beer China exhibition in Shanghai, China. HVG CEO Dr. Erich Lehmair was a featured speaker at the craft beer forum. His speech “Quality matters:...
German hops bear the quality labels of the European Union to signify purity and authenticity as a high-quality product from Europe. These labels protect consumers and beer producers alike. Every country in the world has special food products that have become part of...
