Brouwerij ‘t IJ – Vacations in a Glass

Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. Brouwerij ‘t IJ: Originally started in 1985 by musician Kasper Peterson, Brouwerij ‘t IJ is now Amsterdam’s largest craft brewery. The original brewpub resides in an old municipal bathhouse adjacent to De Gooyer windmill. The brewery…

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Proeflokaal Arendsnest – Vacations in a Glass

Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. Proeflokaal Arendsnest: My wife and I love Amsterdam and we have visited several times. Amsterdam offers fantastic museums, art, architecture, food, people and craft beer. Offering access to beers from throughout the Netherlands, Europe and the…

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Hot Things Happening! – European Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference 2016 and More

European Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference 2016 The staff at FirkinBeer.com are getting excited! We are all traveling to Amsterdam for the European Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference 2016 (EBBC16). The conference starts exactly two weeks from today. The Beer Bloggers & Writers Conferences are held annually in North America and Europe and are organized…

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The Launch of Amsterdam’s First Rainwater Beer in 5 Stories Over Beer

5 Stories Over Beer is a weekly article that presents 5 recent and thought-provoking stories about beer and the brewing industry that you should read. So sit down, grab a beer, and take a few minutes to read 5 thirst-quenching stories. Cheers! The Launch of Amsterdam’s First Rainwater Beer is Featured in 5 Stories Over…

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