Drinking In the Culture

Drinking In the Culture is the first ever guide to finding, not just good beer, but good beer places in 24 of the best brewing cities in Europe.

Each chapters offer an overview of the history and culture of the city—including its beers—plus ideas for where to stay or eat, what to see, and nearby excursions for further  exploration. But the heart of each chapter is the "sixpack" of the very best spots in town—pubs, bars, and beer gardens—to enjoy the area's distinctive brewing traditions.

A unique combination of travel advisor and beer guide, Drinking In the Culture helps travelers discover the rich variety of beer-drinking experiences Europe has to offer.

Bob Tupper

Bob and Ellie Tupper began taking notes on beer in 1979 and have amassed a database with over 28,000 entries.  Their 35-year quest to find new beers has taken them all over the U.S. and through the best of Europe’s brewing regions.  Bob Tupper has conducted beer tastings and lectures for over 30 years, including a regular invitational series at Washington, DC’s legendary Brickskeller.  He has taught high school history and government for 46 years, while Ellie is a writer and editor for an international scientific society.  In Drinking In the Culture, the Tuppers share their experience, anecdotes, and practical advice gleaned from years of traveling, tasting beers, and talking with some of the best brewers in the world.

Ellie Tupper