{"id":15798,"date":"2025-09-04T14:16:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=15798"},"modified":"2025-09-04T14:30:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:30:22","slug":"a-brew-of-cultures-diaspora-scholarship-holders-create-their-own-beer","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/news\/a-brew-of-cultures-diaspora-scholarship-holders-create-their-own-beer\/","title":{"rendered":"A Brew of Cultures: Diaspora Scholarship Holders Create Their Own Beer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Twelve Diaspora Scholarship holders recently took part in a unique beer brewing workshop\u2014not just to learn about the craft and taste a variety of beers, but to create something entirely new: <strong>a special <em>diaspora beer<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These students came to Hungary through the scholarship to explore their Hungarian heritage and are currently studying at universities such as\u00a0E\u00f6tv\u00f6s Lor\u00e1nd University (ELTE),\u00a0Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME),\u00a0\u00d3buda University,\u00a0University of Pannonia,\u00a0Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE),\u00a0University of Debrecen, and the\u00a0University of P\u00e9cs. Some even traveled from cities as far as\u00a0P\u00e9cs\u00a0and\u00a0Debrecen\u00a0to attend the workshop\u2014a true testament to their enthusiasm and commitment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15808 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_150707-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event began with an introduction to the basics of beer: how color influences flavor, how brewing time affects taste, and what sets craft beer apart from mass-produced varieties. Participants then sampled a selection of Hungarian craft beers and learned how to properly evaluate their aroma, taste, and texture\u2014just like the pros.<\/p>\n<p>While their own brew was fermenting, the group took part in a lively beer-themed quiz. Do you know which country has the highest per capita beer consumption? (It\u2019s Czechia!) Or the alcohol content of the world\u2019s strongest beer, Snake Venom? A staggering 67.5%! And the oldest known brewery? It dates back 13,000 years.<\/p>\n<p>These were just a few of the fun and surprising questions that kept the energy high. The winning team walked away with a curated selection of handcrafted Hungarian beers\u2014cheers to that!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15806\" src=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-773x1030.jpg 773w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-529x705.jpg 529w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_145054-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15810\" src=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-773x1030.jpg 773w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-529x705.jpg 529w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_161611-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15812\" src=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-773x1030.jpg 773w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-529x705.jpg 529w, https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20250903_172452-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, why beer brewing? Because these twelve students spent five hours crafting a one-of-a-kind batch that will be unveiled at the <strong>Hungarian Diaspora Scholarship Welcome Event 2025<\/strong> this October. This special brew will serve as a symbolic welcome to the new scholarship holders arriving in Hungary in the fall to begin their studies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A beer made by diaspora students, for diaspora students\u2014a true taste of community and connection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay tuned \u2013 the big beer reveal is coming soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens when tradition meets creativity? Twelve Diaspora Scholarship holders recently came together for a hands-on beer brewing workshop\u2014not just to explore Hungarian brewing culture and sample unique flavors, but to craft something entirely new: a signature Diaspora beer, brewed with community spirit and shared roots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15802,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"portfolio_entries":[23,28,45,68],"class_list":["post-15798","portfolio","type-portfolio","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","portfolio_entries-actual","portfolio_entries-community","portfolio_entries-events","portfolio_entries-highlights"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/15798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/portfolio"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15798"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/15798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15825,"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio\/15798\/revisions\/15825"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15798"},{"taxonomy":"portfolio_entries","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diasporascholarship.hu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/portfolio_entries?post=15798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}