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Beer Suggestions in Europe
Posted on 8/4/12 at 4:41 am
Posted on 8/4/12 at 4:41 am
Just landed in Stuttgart. Over the next few days I will be in Prague, Munich, Zurich, Amsterdam, and a few small towns. What are some great beers you've had over here that I have to try? Thanks.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 9:19 am to Blue Velvet
First I want to say that I have only traveled to Northern Germany (for work) and Amsterdam once so I am sure there are others on here that can steer you better than I. With that being said, not sure what your tastes are, but don't expect to find a bunch of hoppy beers like in the US with the exception of a few bars in Amsterdam. You will find some extremely well crafted pilsners and hefeweizen's. I am sure in Munich and Zurich the variety of German Lagers available will be awesome. As far as a particular brewery there were so many different ones available that we don't get here just ask the bartenders to suggest something.
Posted on 8/4/12 at 9:32 am to lsuchap
Checkvar,Budvar (the original budweiser, I'm told)
anything local. Most corner pubs will have a local brew. enjoy the fresh local stuff.
I'm very Jelly!!
anything local. Most corner pubs will have a local brew. enjoy the fresh local stuff.
I'm very Jelly!!
Posted on 8/4/12 at 3:06 pm to Blue Velvet
In Prague, the obvious answer is Pilsner Urquel.
In Germany, I'm not big on german beers but Schwartzabiers, a black lager (pronounced Shvightz-a-beer) is pretty tasty. Dopplebocks are also pretty good. Like the previous poster said, there are so many brewers you can just point at any beer and enjoy.
Amsterdam: Now I am an expert on Amsterdam. I've spent quite a bit of time there. #1, rent a bike. Its way easier to get around than walking or relying on the trams. I can tell you where to go to rent as a lot of places rent "Tourists" bikes which have advertising on them and gives you away as a tourist. But you can rent regular "beater bikes" which look like what the locals rent too.
Beer: The Dutch have a huge craft beer movement similar to the Danes. Go to this bar Proeflokaal Arendsnest. They have a ton of dutch beers. The list can be hard to interpret so just tell the bartender you want a stout, Ipa, etc and enjoy. Just around the corner is a great takeaway pizza place De Portare Via. No tables and usually a long line to order. But it's very good. You can sit on the wall of the canal with dangling legs and eat. Grab a amstel at the little bar next door and take the glass of beer out to the canal and watch the dutch on their party barges cruise by. The waiter at Proeflokaal Arendsnest let us bring the pizza to our canal side table in return for a couple of slices.
Brouwerijhetijis a micro brew pub. Its a little bit out from the city center but easy on bikes....10-15 minutes. It has a bunch of outside picnic tables at the base of a giant dutch windmill. The beer is decent, not great. But we enjoyed getting a buzz and people watching. Its really crowded sometimes.
Cafe Gollem is a great place for Belgian beers. I've been able to get Westvleteren 8 here. They have 3 locations. 1 is in the old part of Amsterdam and is a very atmospheric old cafe but will be full of tourists. The second is in the Pijp (pipe) neighborhood and is another old style cafe. Since the Pijp is off the tourist path, it will be more locals. Last year these 2 locations were closed but supposedly only temporarily. The third location is on Overtoom. Again, its away from the city center and so mostly locals. I've stayed at a friends apt. right around the corner from here a few times and it's a great location. 10 minutes to the city center by bike and there is a tram that runs down Overtoom.
Lastly , 't Blauwe Theehuis (the Blue Tea House) is Vondel Park, Amsterdam's Central park. Only accessible on foot or bike and very difficult to find or see as it sits behind trees off the main paths through the park. It does show up on Google Maps. The beer seelction is not great, amstel, heneiken, couple other basics and Duvel which is what I get along with some bread and tampenade. It's great sitting outside in the park. They sometimes have BBQ's going and you can buy some dutch grilled meats to eat at your tabel...usually on Sunday's.
Here is a pic.
I don't know how long you'll be in amsterdam. I can give you thai food, burgers, Indian, etc. food suggestions. Let me know.
In Germany, I'm not big on german beers but Schwartzabiers, a black lager (pronounced Shvightz-a-beer) is pretty tasty. Dopplebocks are also pretty good. Like the previous poster said, there are so many brewers you can just point at any beer and enjoy.
Amsterdam: Now I am an expert on Amsterdam. I've spent quite a bit of time there. #1, rent a bike. Its way easier to get around than walking or relying on the trams. I can tell you where to go to rent as a lot of places rent "Tourists" bikes which have advertising on them and gives you away as a tourist. But you can rent regular "beater bikes" which look like what the locals rent too.
Beer: The Dutch have a huge craft beer movement similar to the Danes. Go to this bar Proeflokaal Arendsnest. They have a ton of dutch beers. The list can be hard to interpret so just tell the bartender you want a stout, Ipa, etc and enjoy. Just around the corner is a great takeaway pizza place De Portare Via. No tables and usually a long line to order. But it's very good. You can sit on the wall of the canal with dangling legs and eat. Grab a amstel at the little bar next door and take the glass of beer out to the canal and watch the dutch on their party barges cruise by. The waiter at Proeflokaal Arendsnest let us bring the pizza to our canal side table in return for a couple of slices.
Brouwerijhetijis a micro brew pub. Its a little bit out from the city center but easy on bikes....10-15 minutes. It has a bunch of outside picnic tables at the base of a giant dutch windmill. The beer is decent, not great. But we enjoyed getting a buzz and people watching. Its really crowded sometimes.
Cafe Gollem is a great place for Belgian beers. I've been able to get Westvleteren 8 here. They have 3 locations. 1 is in the old part of Amsterdam and is a very atmospheric old cafe but will be full of tourists. The second is in the Pijp (pipe) neighborhood and is another old style cafe. Since the Pijp is off the tourist path, it will be more locals. Last year these 2 locations were closed but supposedly only temporarily. The third location is on Overtoom. Again, its away from the city center and so mostly locals. I've stayed at a friends apt. right around the corner from here a few times and it's a great location. 10 minutes to the city center by bike and there is a tram that runs down Overtoom.
Lastly , 't Blauwe Theehuis (the Blue Tea House) is Vondel Park, Amsterdam's Central park. Only accessible on foot or bike and very difficult to find or see as it sits behind trees off the main paths through the park. It does show up on Google Maps. The beer seelction is not great, amstel, heneiken, couple other basics and Duvel which is what I get along with some bread and tampenade. It's great sitting outside in the park. They sometimes have BBQ's going and you can buy some dutch grilled meats to eat at your tabel...usually on Sunday's.
Here is a pic.
I don't know how long you'll be in amsterdam. I can give you thai food, burgers, Indian, etc. food suggestions. Let me know.
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