All tagged Alcohol

The Eye of the Beer Holder

German beer is rightly lauded for its quality and variety, but often what is considered a “good beer” differs considerably from region to region, city to city. With so many options, how do Germans choose their favourite and why might the popularity of German beer around the world be an example of Germany’s soft power?

The Eye of the Beer Holder

German beer is rightly lauded for its quality and variety, but often what is considered a “good beer” differs considerably from region to region, city to city. With so many options, how do Germans choose their favourite and why might the popularity of German beer around the world be an example of Germany’s soft power?

Königreich of Kebabs

This week, new contributor Simon Maddox, of the Decades From Home podcast, ponders why it’s common for people in Germany to eat kebabs sober, while in the UK it takes hours of drinking. Are Germans missing out or is sober kebab consumption the new dawn of personal growth?