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Episode 5

The History of German Beer

In this episode, David teaches Dennis and guest Joe Yarborough all about Germany's rich beer history which goes back thousands of years. How did their beer change over the years? When did Germany become known for the beer they're famous for today? How did all of this affect modern beer culture?

 

David Tartaro along with his sidekick/producer Dennis Abdelhamid are committed to bringing nothing but the facts pertaining to the long colorful history of the world's most popular alcoholic beverage, dispelling any misinformation along the way. Episodes will be released once a month, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss a show!

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References

  1. “German beer: 500 years of ‘Reinheitsgebot’ rules”, BBC, 4/22/16, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36110288

  2. “Top 10 Heaviest Beer-drinking Countries: Czech Republic and Germany Sink Most Pints”, Samantha Payne, 11/20/2014, https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/top-10-heaviest-beer-drinking-countries-czech-republic-germany-sink-most-pints-1475764

  3. “A guide to iconic regional German beer styles”, Dewi Nurjuwita, 10/01/2018, https://www.lifestyleasia.com/sg/food-drink/drinks/guide-iconic-regional-german-beer-styles/

  4. “German Beer – the Absolutely German Drink”, accessed 4/19/2021, https://germanculture.com.ua/german-traditions/german-beer/

  5. “The Oxford Companion to Beer definition of Germany”, Craft Beer & Brewing, accessed 4/19/2021, https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/wzKCbQw7iX/

  6. “500 Year Anniversary of the Bavarian Beer Purity Law of 1516 (“Reinheitsgebot”)”, Jenny Gesley, 4/21/2016, https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2016/04/500-year-anniversary-of-the-bavarian-beer-purity-law-of-1516-reinheitsgebot/

  7. “Beer Purity Law, a German Tradition (and Marketing Tool), Turns 500”, Alison Smale, 5/14/2016, https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/15/world/europe/beer-purity-law-a-german-tradition-and-marketing-tool-turns-500.html

  8. “Stone Brewing Berlin: Too Big, Too Bold, Too Soon”, Greg Koch, 4/5/2019, https://www.stonebrewing.com/blog/venues/2019/farewell-stone-brewing-berlin

  9. “History of Germany”, Britannica.com, Accessed 4/26/2021, https://www.britannica.com/place/Germany/History

  10. “Iron Age Braumeisters of the Teutonic Forests”, Horst Dornbusch, 5/30/2006, https://www.beeradvocate.com/archived-articles/668/

  11. “Johannes Gutenberg”, Britannica.com, Accessed 7/9/2021, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Johannes-Gutenberg

  12. “The History of Schofferhofer Weizen”, schofferhofer.com, Accessed 7/9/2021, https://schoefferhofer.com/history/

  13. “Bonus Episode 06 – Luther, the Printing Press, Beer, and Toilets”, Giants of the Faith – A Christian History Podcast, 3/10/2021, https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/giants-of-the/bonus-episode-06-luther-the-0CuP3jAybok/

  14. “Gruit Ales: Beer Before Hops”, Andy Sparhawk, 2/1/2018, https://www.craftbeer.com/craft-beer-muses/gruit-ales-beer-before-hops

  15. “Why we don't have psychedelic mushrooms in beer anymore like the good ol' days”, Will Brendza, 7/30/2018, https://therooster.com/blog/the-bavarian-beer-act-is-why-we-dont-have-psychedelic-mushrooms-in-beer-like-the-good-ol-days

  16. “A Brief History of Hefeweizen”, Greg Clow, 12/13/2008, http://www.beerboozebites.com/2008/12/13/a-brief-history-of-hefeweizen/

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