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Beer
Beer is one of the most popular beverages in Germany. Beer making dates back thousands of years.
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Pulse: Emerging trends
Pulse is an energy-packed 20 minute show which takes a look at youth trends around the world.
Pulse: Soweto Gold
Kerstin Welter goes to find out more about what it takes to brew craft beer in Soweto.
Celebrating beer that's strong enough for German monks
As Munich celebrates its strong beer festival, the Starkbierfest, here are some beers that have pushed alcohol limits.
10 of the world's strongest beers
As Munich celebrates its strong beer festival, the Starkbierfest, here are some beers that have pushed alcohol limits.
Pastor opens a bar in his church
After the last remaining pub in Brielen, a village in western Belgium, closed down, the pastor of the local church had an idea. He allowed a pub to be opened inside the church after services.
Ash Wednesday rallies set scene for German election
Germany's political parties targeted SPD candidate Martin Schulz during annual, insult-rife Ash Wednesday events.
Inside Europe 09.02.17
On today's programme: The EU's new Libya deal to curb immigration – Drama in the French presidential campaign - Angela Merkel seeks a fourth term in office - How a murder has impacted Iceland- New ways of tackling female genital mutilation - Is it a hopeful or hateful future for Europe 25 years after Maastricht?- A Spanish town banks its future on hops.
Inside Europe - A Spanish town puts its hope in hops
Spain might be more traditionally associated with wine and sherry producing than beer. But now craft beer is booming. And that's good news for one tiny region that grows 99-percent of Spain’s hops - a key ingredient in beer. Reporter Lauren Frayer takes us there.
Beer festival in Bruges
Belgian beer is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and it's now being celebrated at the 10th Beer Festival.
Inside Europe 02.02.2017
A backlash over Donald Trump's state visit to Britain - Scandals dog France's presidential campaign - Ukraine waits for policy signals from Washington - The Czech Republic's unit to counter fake news - Is Romania turning back the clock on the fight against corruption?- Syrian refugees in Russia - Industrial farming takes a battering in Berlin – The Spanish roots of late Corona beer billionaire
US hops farmers need no convincing on climate change
While the new US administration is skeptical on climate change, hops farmers are already feeling the effects.
Let it snow - and be "hygge"
Are you hygge? No idea what it is? We’ll take a look at this Danish tradition.
Inside Europe: The Best of 2016
A look back at the lighter side of 2016: The world's most famous mummy got in touch from the Tyrolean Alps - A visit to Trump's ancestral village - Bras get a boost - Mystery tourists that flocked to an English village - An original way to promote your country - Beer by pipeline in Bruges - Do cod have regional accents? - Lost in translation in Italy - African rappers in Moscow
Inside Europe 08.12.2016
On this week's show: How politics are playing with populist tactics to win elections: the aftermath of the votes in Austria and Italy. Also, protecting Polanski in Poland. Have you ever wondered what your Prime Minister earns and pays in tax? Well in Norway you can find out. Are Caesarians changing human evolution? And why there is a fly in the centuries old beer purity laws in Germany.
17 additions to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list
UNESCO added 17 items to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list this week.
UNESCO raises a glass to Belgian beer
Boasting a rich history and endless diversity, Belgian beer has been added to UNESCO's "intangible heritage" list.
A toast to heritage – Belgian beer
Belgian beer has a rich history. Now, UNESCO has added it to the World Heritage List.
'We are beer!'
A book on beer art combines painting with an ironic typology of beer drinking - from A to B.
A question of purity
Germany's beer purity law, which limits beer-making to just four ingredients, dates back to 1516. Now, 500 years on, the art of brewing has come a long way – industrial processes have replaced manual craftsmanship and the raw ingredients are often subject to chemical treatment. Which is why some brewers are calling for a re-evaluation of the entire purity law.
Flirting with food
We get a taste for Italy's rare 'white gold' truffles, sample some fresh veggies grown under the sea, and ponder purity while sipping on a pint of German beer.
Living Planet
This week, it's all about food glorious food, From underwater veggies to truffle, beer and more.
Belgium fears for brewing crown
"The Brussels Beer Challenge" featured 1,250 beers from 36 countries and 80 judges to sample the tipples on offer.
Brewers urged to renounce beer ingredient patents
Groups opposed to patents on seeds have urged Danish brewer Carlsberg to renounce three new European patents.
The world’s youngest beer sommelier
16-year-old Luis Sailer is probably the world's youngest beer sommelier.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe | 13.11.2016
Glamour check on Rosberg vs. Hamilton. Conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla. Living on the water.
German court rules against 'wholesome' beer
A German court has ruled that a brewery cannot use the word "wholesome" to advertise its beer.
Martin Luther: toys, beer and a sing-along
Art shows, beer and a weather-indicating device - Germany commemorates Martin Luther.
Inside Europe, produced 20.10.16
Inside Europe, a weekly radio show combining current affairs and offbeat stories from all around Europe.
Inside Europe: A beer pipeline in Bruges
Teri Schultz reports from Bruges about how one brewmaster is trying to ensure his company can continue for centuries.
Bible on a beer mat
Protestants in Hesse and Nassau have launched a quintessentially German religious project. But who's footing the bill?
“Frantz” by Francois Ozon
François Ozon’s new film "Frantz": guilt and reconciliation in the shadow of World War One.
Oktoberfest extreme!
Reporter Linda Bethke tries her luck at Oktoberfest shooting a crossbow, waiting tables and braving the free fall tower!
Oktoberfest extreme!
Reporter Linda Bethke tries her luck at Oktoberfest shooting a crossbow, waiting tables and braving the free fall tower!
Huge beer industry merger approved
Shareholders in SABMiller and AB InBev have given the green light to what will be one of the biggest corporate mergers.
How international is the Oktoberfest?
Euromaxx challenges reporter Linda Bethke to meet Oktoberfest visitors from 20 nations in 60 minutes. Will she succeed?
Waitressing at Oktoberfest
Heavy beer mugs and drunks for company, waitressing at Oktoberfest is no mean feat.
Strange Oktoberfest facts
Five things you should know about Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Celebration - on DW News
World's largest beer festival in full swing in Munich
Stage 6: "„Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier."
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn why you can drink a lion at Oktoberfest.
Linda Bethke goes speed dating for nations.
Euromaxx challenges reporter Linda Bethke to meet Oktoberfest visitors from 20 nations in 60 minutes. Will she succeed?
How international is the Oktoberfest?
The Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's biggest beer festival, attracting visitors from around the globe. Just how many nationalities can you meet in an hour? Our reporter Linda Bethke goes speed dating for nations.
Stage 4: "Augustiner Bräu München gegründet 1328"
A special Oktoberfest German course. Today we learn how spiritual guidance can come in liquid form.
Empty Oktoberfest tents
Michael von Hassel photographs the beer tents from a new angle.
Stage 3: "Hacker-Pschorr Himmel der Bayern"
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn about a truly heavenly beer.
Stage 2: "Hofbräu Münchner Sommer naturtrüb"
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn why the summer can also be naturally cloudy.
Empty Oktoberfest tents
Michael von Hassel photographs the beer tents from a new angle.
Stage 1: "Lass Dir raten – trinke SPATEN."
A special Oktoberfest German course: today we learn what a garden tool has to do with beer.
Brewed with love
A small Hamburg brewery has won a prize with an unusual commercial.
Berlin's craft beer revolution
Greg Koch believes every beer has a personality. He's brought his take on craft beer to Berlin.
The Oktoberfest in fast forward
Alexander Helff has edited together 4,000 images from the Oktoberfest to create a timelapse clip.
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