Beer gardens got their start in 16th-century Germany, but you don’t have to travel to Bavaria to find big outdoor patios, long communal tables, good food, and superb beer. Here are some great beer ...

Austin might be thousands of miles from Germany, but every October, Central Texas fills with the sounds of polka and pints of German-inspired beer. Oktoberfest celebrations are underway, offering ...

The German biergarten originated as a way to cool beer cellars with the shade of broad-leaved chestnut trees, which created an atmosphere nearly impossible for beer drinkers to resist. While modern ...