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Journey through the land of the Kölsch

The locals of Cologne, Germany say they drink so much of the stuff their blood runs golden and fizzy.. its the light, fresh, tasty Kölsch and I went straight into the depths of it’s homeland to taste it about as fresh as it gets!

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A journey into a Bavarian beer wonderland with the Beer Queen

Join me and the Beer Queen of Bavaria at the quirky Kuchlbauer brewery in Bavaria. It’s weird, it’s whacky and it’s where beer magic happens! With over 640 breweries in Bavaria alone, it’s hard to pick just one to visit, however this one has to be on the list..

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BEER LOVERS GUIDE TO BAVARIA (VIDEO)

Bavaria truly is the beer mecca of planet earth. There are over 4,000 different beers that call this region in Southern Germany home and it is a place where beer plays an integral role in the local culture – this is a guide to magnificent Bavaria through the eyes of a true Beer Lover. Getting There Swiss…

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A peek at Bergkirchweih – The World’s Oldest Beer Festival

Could this be Germany’s best beer festival?? And no it’s not Munich’s Oktoberfest… It’s the lesser known Bergkirchweih Festival in Erlangen – It’s the world’s oldest beer festival and attracts over a million people over a 12 day period. Having never been to Oktoberfest in Munich I can’t compare but the locals say this one…

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Beer-Lovers Guide to Bavaria Part II : Bamberg to Erlangen.

BAMBERG  Having avoided the destruction of allied bombing campaigns during the first and second world wars, the stunning Franconian town of Bamberg stands today as a living reminder of what quaint, old-world Germany used to be. It is possibly the most beautiful town in all of Germany and carries on a centuries old brewing tradition…

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EURO BEER TOUR // Beer-Lovers Guide Bavaria Part I : Munich.

When most look at a map of Europe they see ancient history, incredible food, culture, architecture, art and a hip and happening fashion scene. I see beer. I see a kaleidoscope of beer varieties that date back centuries. I see beer cultures that influenced the rest of the world and a contemporary craft beer scene…