So Hoppy Together
Continuing up the A9 toward Regensburg we entered the Hallertau region. Anyone who watches TV sports and is force-fed a non-stop diet of beer commercials knows what Hallertau produces - supposedly the finest hops in the World. And they were sure producing a lot of them in this part of Germany. The fields stretched for miles and miles on both sides of the road. The vines grow up these wires and are supposed to provide a lot of seasonal work for European migrant workers. Personally, I dislike the hoppiest beers. They make it to bitter.
As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more 
