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Hop On Hop Off Festival 2023
Geen ‘gewoon’ speciaalbierfestival. Dat wordt de 4e editie van het Hop On Hop Off Festival Breda. Natuurlijk zorgen bijzondere brouwerijen en diverse foodtrucks dat je kunt genieten van veel lekkers.
Festival Dochter van de Korenaar
Brouwerij de Dochter van de Korenaar organiseert een bierfestival in eigen huis. Dit originele festival is gebaseerd op het gevarieerde biergamma van Brouwerij de Dochter van de Korenaar. Het festival
Bronckhorster Craft Beer Festival
Op zaterdag (24 juni) is het festival geopend tussen 12:00 en 22:00 Op zondag (25 juni) is het festival geopend tussen 12:00 en 19:00 Door de Early-Bird korting, kan je
Warsaw Beer Festival 2023
The Warsaw Beer Festival was first held in 2014, the first event of its kind in Poland. It continues to bring together modern Polish craft-beer tastes and hottest trends. Today’s
Prague Beerfest 2023
We invite you to the 5th annual PBFest- Prague Beer Festival – 31st of March and 1st of April at the Prague Market in Holešovice, Building 13 and the surrounding
Bier & Big: End of winter
Lekker de lente in je bol en een koud biertje in je hand. Wat wil je nog meer? Tijdens Bier&Big: End of winter met je proefglas langs zeker 25 barren,
Walhalla Winterfest
Tijd voor een knus feestje! We hebben live muziek, we hebben een foodtruck, en we hebben de beste bieren voor je klaar staan. Dus wees erbij! https://www.walhallacraftbeer.nl/blog/walhalla-winterfest-18-02-2023/
Kaapse Anniversary Beer Festival ‘23
SAVE THE DATE! Yes, you’ve read it right! On the 20th of May, on our actual date of birth, Kaapse Brouwers will celebrate their 9th birthday with a BANGING BEER
Billie’s Craft Beer Fest 2023
Billie is a lovely French Bulldog. He usually hangs out at his very own craft beer bar, called Billie’s Bier Kafétaria, which he founded in December 2013. Even though he
BPBW 2023 | Budapest Beer Week
BPBW Budapest Beer Week 2023 is from the 22nd until the 28th of May. From Monday to Thursday, the city is getting filled with beer-related and professional events (tap takeovers,
Zythos Bierfestival 2023
Zythos Bierfestival 2023 – Deze 18e editie gaat door op 22 en 23 april 2023 in Kortrijk. More information is available at: https://www.zbf.be/ Koop je startpakket en aanvullende jetons in
Winter Wonders Winterbier Festival 2023
𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 *SOLD OUT* 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐊 (𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐄) 𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐆 𝟏𝟒 𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝟏𝟑.𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟐.𝟎𝟎 Na 2 jaar gedwongen pauze door ons allen bekende redenen, kunnen we als Stanislaus Brewskovitch
Club Craft: The Dark Arts
4 februari vind in het Klokgebouw in Eindhoven het eerste bierfestival plaats van Club Craft. En niet zomaar een. Naast het proeven van wat van de lekkerste bieren ooit, is
Brewers’ Renaissance: where art meets craft beer
Art meets craft beer: a unique project featuring renowned brewers who have had a significant impact on the (craft) beer world.
A visit to the Trappist brewery in Zundert
A unique visit to the Zundert Trappist brewery and monastery, where the wonderful Zundert 8 and 10 Trappist beers are made.
Rotterdam’s best craft beer
My favorite craft beer places and the best beer bars in Rotterdam
The growing Dutch beer market: an export opportunity for American breweries
The Netherlands is one of the fastest growing beer markets in the world and an appealing export opportunity for American breweries.
Tis the season! Festive beers
Festive beers to put a smile on your face or give you inspiration for a beery holiday!
Beer experience: picking fresh hops
In the new series Beer Experience I will share more fun background information on the different elements of the beer making process. The first episode is about hops!
The Ultimate Guide to Dutch Beer
Whether you are a Dutch beer enthusiast or a beer lover visiting The Netherlands, Tim Skelton’s beer guide to Dutch breweries and bars is all you need to find your way in the Dutch beer landscape.
Wild Festival Groningen
WILD FESTIVAL GRONINGEN 2019 Beer – Wine – Cider – Food Wilde fermentatie en spontane vergisting staan centraal! We selecteerden de beste brouwerijen en makers van wilde bieren (#geuzes, #sourale,
Rotterdam breweries
One of my very first blog articles when I started writing about beer in April 2017 was about the local breweries in my hometown of Rotterdam. That was two years ago. In the rapidly evolving craft beer world that is like an eon! Time for an update on the Rotterdam brewing scene!
Delftse Brouwers revives brewing in Delft’s historic center
Beer café Delfts Brouwhuis and brewery Delftse Brouwers have teamed up to bring craft brewing back to the historic center of Delft.
A Texas Craft Beer Experience
On my recent visit to Texas I did my best to maximize my craft beer experience and managed to visit 10 breweries and 11 craft beer bars, enough to give you a few awesome tips in case you make it to Dallas, Fort Worth or Austin!
Grand Prestige: Hertog Jan’s crown jewel
Recently I had the opportunity to tour the Hertog Jan brewery and taste different vintages of their Grand Prestige, including the new barrel aged version. Here is a short recap of that wonderful day with a behind-the-scenes look at the brewery.
Trending: Beer Podcasts
There are so many beer podcasts out there; it’s pretty tough choosing one in the cornucopia of beer banter and opinions on beers and breweries. Here are my favorite ones on beer science, beer reviews and behind-the-scenes interviews with beer industry professionals.
Behind the scenes at Verward
010 Beer Blog is back from summer break with a behind-the-scenes look in Café Verward, a unique beer hot spot in Rotterdam. For beer fans who love off the beaten path adventures.
Becoming a beer sommelier – Part 2
The adventure continues! In March I started Stibon level 2 in Amsterdam. Here is a short account of our brewing experience at Brouwerij Klein Duimpje.
Five things you didn’t know about French beer
You most likely know France as a wine country, but did you know that they have more than 1200 breweries in France? Here are 5 fun facts about French beer.
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen
One of Europe’s biggest (and perhaps best?) craft beer festivals, the Mikkeller Beer Celebration has long been on my wish list. This year I finally got the chance to check it out! The festival is absolutely deserving of its reputation, but Copenhagen itself is also a delightful city, so if you decide to visit, don’t miss out on all the...
Behind the scenes at Eurotrash United
Eurotrash United is a unique combination of craft beer bar, live music venue, and exotic Surinamese and Caribbean cuisine all in your favorite vintage living room. I had the chance to talk with René Stoop, the floor manager, and learned all about how he came to work for Eurotrash and how art fueled the Eurotrash concept.
How to know if your beer is vegetarian (or vegan)
Fish bladders in beer? Isn’t beer typically made from barley malt, water, hops and yeast? Not always! Read on for tips to find out if your beer is veggie or vegan!
Trending: Craft Lager
Craft beer – meaning trendy and bold flavored ale – is on the rise. Sales are up and microbreweries are thriving. Does this mean the end of lager? For those of us who still like easy going beers, you can rest assured. The craft beer revolution isn’t only about overhopped IPAs and experimental stouts. Craft brewers are now jumping into...
Rotterdam’s newest beer festival
One of the things I love most about Rotterdam is its innovative spirit and how it embraces new developments and sustainable solutions. Uit Je Eigen Stad, which literally translates as ‘From Your Own City’ is one of those great initiatives, an urban farm that grows its own produce to serve in their restaurant. What better place to have Rotterdam’s first...
Trending: The Beer Can
Brewers have started making a switch to cans and there is no stopping them. Are beer cans the future? According to the latest 2017 figures of consumer research firm Nielsen, cans now make up a quarter of the beers sold in the UK. There are, however, still several arguments against using cans. Here are some pros and cons regarding beer...
How to celebrate New Year’s Eve with beer
New Year’s Eve is traditionally the night for bubbly. Not a champagne lover? Here are a few ideas how to have a festive NYE with beer.
Trending: The Tap Takeover
Who doesn’t love fresh beer from the tap? The tap takeover is a great way to explore new beers, brewers and craft beer bars! Read more here about this new trend.
Behind the scenes with Hop in the Box
The story of two ambitious Brazilian beerpreneurs in Rotterdam. Eager, ambitious and full of inspiration, they have a compelling story. I made the bold move of inviting them to be my first interview for the blog. We spent a couple of hours talking about their business, their grand plans and of course trying out a few beers.
The meaning of ‘hoppy’
It's time to set the record straight once and for all. If you've been using the word 'hoppy' to describe your beer, you've probably been using it wrong. So what does hoppy really mean?
The magic of Borefts
I finally made it to Holland’s most famous beer festival! My first time at Borefts Beer Festival didn’t disappoint. About 20 breweries were invited for the festival, spanning two days, September 22 & 23. If you're going to a beer festival for the first time, here are some tips to make it a great one!
NEIPA: a new beer style?
The haze craze has hit Holland. If you are a beer fan, it can't have gone unnoticed: the New England IPA. It's popping up in bars everywhere. But isn't IPA already a beer style?
Tips for a sour summer
I never thought I would say this. I recently discovered sour beer and I love it! You are now probably making the same yucky face as I did when I had my first taste of sour beer a year ago. Sour beer, really? Like all good things in life (coffee, smelly cheese, sauerkraut) I believe it’s a question of opening...
Best beer stores in Rotterdam
In Rotterdam we only boast a handful of beer stores, but the quality is excellent! Here are my go-to stores when I go beer shopping.
Made in Rotterdam! Discovering local brews
Do you know how many brewers there are in Rotterdam? Until recently I thought I knew. At least six. Most people I asked can name three or four. Then I did a little research. I counted fifteen! Here is an overview of craft breweries in Rotterdam.
Blue economy beer
If you live in Rotterdam or occasionally visit, you most likely will know the glass dome of Tropicana on the Maasboulevard. Formerly a tropical swimming pool, it has stood abandoned for many years. What you may not know is that it is back in use since 2016 and is thriving as a circular economy experiment called BlueCity. There are over...
Top 10 craft beer bars in Rotterdam
Rotterdam has become a trendy city for a number of reasons, not least of all because of the fun and diverse range of craft beer bars that are popping up all over town. Here is my personal top 10 of really awesome bars for the full Rotterdam beer experience.
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