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Blog entries
Beer Class: Dry-hopped Lagers
The craft beer (r)evolution has initiated another exciting new beer trend: the dry-hopped lager. Dry-hopping was undoubtedly connected to top-fermented beers, until the breakthrough of the India Pale Lager.
Netherlands: Amsterdam beer history
A good read for beerlovers who plan a visit to Amsterdam and are curious about the city's beer history that was heavily influenced by German merchants from Hamburg.
Slovenia: Winetours in a country with a rich winemaking history
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or someone who enjoys the odd droplet with their meal, a visit to Slovenia may quickly transform you from the latter into the former.
Netherlands: Wine harvest season in southern Limburg
No doubt the best time to visit any wine region is during harvest season. Not many people will think of The Netherlands as your typical wine country but “the times they are a changin".
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Wineries
Wijngaard De Frysling
Wijngaard De Frysling is one of the most northern wineries in The Netherlands. At first sight this is not your typical wine country but the winery was awarded Best Winery of The Netherlands and Belgium in 2018!
Wijngaard De Frysling
Breweries
Jopen Bier
Jopen Bier in Haarlem is one of the largest independent craft breweries in The Netherlands. Haarlem was once an important brewing city with well over hundred breweries in the 14th century.
Jopen Bier
Distilleries
Stokerij Sculte
Stokerij Sculte is a small craft distillery that produces Dutch Single Malt Whisky and other spirits. It is located in a former monastry in Ootmarsum in the region Twente, close to the German border and was founded by Gerard Velthuis.
Stokerij Sculte