Beer fever takes hold, sprouting beer festivals all over Europe
As the beer industry registers more and more new breweries, the number of beer festivals taking place throughout Europe is on the rise. Here is the low-down from drinktec on...
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Brut IPA: Bone-dry beers are the next big thing
Creative brewers are always sniffing around for new inspiration when it comes to aroma and distinctive ingredients. Their latest discovery goes by the name of Brut IPA (India Pale Ale),...
Chamamè IPA: One beer brings two countries together
When you hear the words “Germany meets Argentina” you might instinctively think they refer to a thrilling encounter in the FIFA World Cup. But no, the India Pale Ale Chamamè...
Beer apps: fun and value in one
Online platforms are a regular feature of the modern brewing industry: A variety of beer apps enables consumers to archive, rate and buy just about any beer they want. These...
No longer a vision, it’s reality: artificial intelligence in the brewing industry
As the digital revolution progresses, the brewing industry too is keen to analyze its processes, target customers in a more personalized manner and above all reduce costs. A few companies have...
Brazilian beers: plenty of exciting brews to experience
Brazilian beers and the beer scene in general are full of great potential, with an abundance of new breweries, unusual beer specialties and plenty of new interesting ideas cropping up...
Non-alcoholic beer as a lifestyle product
Alcohol-free beers are in fashion, thanks to the international boom in fitness and health. The new varieties are often brewed with creative mixtures of hops and malt, so that they...
Brewers enjoy global success with collaboration beers
Given the growing popularity of unusual craft beers, more and more brewers are working together despite living in different countries. They are developing very exciting collaboration beers all over the...
The Russian beer scene is booming
Winds of change are blowing throughout the breweries and brewhouses of the largest country on the planet. Despite Russia’s prolonged economic problems, many new creative breweries with a wide range...
Unusual brews that will really make you drop your jaw
Creative brewers are no longer scared of experimenting with truly outlandish ingredients. Whilst more tame refinements include the addition of pumpkin, chocolate and cold-brew coffee, the really unusual brews, such...
7 top tips for homebrewers
To produce your own beer at home, it’s not just the right equipment that will make all the difference – you also need a good amount of expert knowledge and...
Stylish bars: the hottest beer temples in Europe
As part of the current beer movement, not only are a number of new breweries establishing themselves throughout Europe, but also more and more cool, stylish bars with a wider...
Uncomplicated with high drinkability: German beer styles in the global fast lane
Following a trend for potent alcoholic and aromatic concoctions, creative brewers are now increasingly turning to uncomplicated beer styles that with high drinkability. Their journey takes them straight to traditional...
Independent Brewers Association meeting: Family breweries bank on authenticity and regionality
The Independent Brewers Association held its annual meeting during drinktec, with key players from midsized private breweries gathering to discuss the current fiscal year, increased demand for regional quality beers...
Small-scale brewing: a homebrewer’s paradise
Now that more and more people are brewing their own beers at home, the homebrew scene is really taking off. At the last drinktec in September, visitors were thrilled to...