The popular American concert gardens of the post-Civil War years owe their creation to the German beer garden and the English music hall. The music hall influence comes a bit later in our story. But ...

Traditional beer garden music has thus achieved international fame, and many people can immediately recognize the opening notes of an oompah song. When planning a backyard beer garden, you should find ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. There’s something special about enjoying a cold beer in an outdoor ...