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Netherlands: Wine Festival of the Low Countries

Some thirty winemakers from the Netherlands and Belgium showcased their wines at the first edition of the Wine Festival of the Low Countries. It was about time for a festival with Dutch and Belgian wines!

Netherlands: 5 tips for drinking beer in Maastricht

Maastricht and its surrounding vicinity is a beautiful part of the Netherlands where people enjoy life. And food. And beer. On a recent trip I visited 5 special beer places that I think are worth a stop.

Netherlands: Why not grow hops?

The Netherlands are not exactly known as a big producer of hops. Apart from some breweries that have hopfields there also are a few people who decided to grow their own hops.

Beer Class: The art of beer and food pairing

Beer is very well-suited to almost any dish that you can think of. Pairing barrel-aged beers with food is a whole different story, but that is exactly what a recent beer pairing event in the Netherlands was all about.

Most recent listings

Wineries

St. Martinus Wine Estate

Planning a getaway to South Limburg? Don’t miss St. Martinus Wine Estate in Vijlen, led by oenologist Stan Beurskens. Truly a must visit for winelovers and professionals alike.

Breweries

Wispe Brewery

Wispe Brewery in the charming town of Weesp is more than just a place to grab a beer. Step inside the tasting room in the historic St. Laurentius church and check out the elegant 1920's inspired décor.

Distilleries

The Chamberick Distillery

Tucked away among the meadows, at the end of a quiet country road in the village of Kamerik, you’ll find a hidden gem: The Chamberick Distillery. In a barn where cows once stood, whisky is now distilled.