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Beer & Dickens: Philadelphia Pt II

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Beer & Dickens: Philadelphia Pt II

Dickens, Dostoyevsky, Shakespeare, and a particular stuffed bird. I must be in Philadelphia. Continue reading Beer & Dickens: Philadelphia Pt II

Beer & Dickens: Philadelphia Pt. I

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Beer & Dickens: Philadelphia Pt. I

What’s the first city you think of when I say Charles Dickens? Nope. It’s Philadelphia. At least for a couple days. Continue reading Beer & Dickens: Philadelphia Pt. I

Brewtiful Delft: Having Beers with Vermeer and William of Orange

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Brewtiful Delft: Having Beers with Vermeer and William of Orange

Looking thru the beer bottle to discover Delft 400 years ago. Continue reading Brewtiful Delft: Having Beers with Vermeer and William of Orange

Beer & Hike: Four Abbeys of Gent

Beer, Beer & Hike, Belgian Beer, Belgium, Castles, Drongen, Gent, Hikes in Belgium, Hiking

Beer & Hike: Four Abbeys of Gent

Trying to address an age old question and ending up traveling thru 900 years of history. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Four Abbeys of Gent

Beer & The Bulge: Malmedy Massacre

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Beer & The Bulge: Malmedy Massacre

What in St. Remacle are Boches? Malmedy is a place associated with one of the atrocities of WWII. Like the rest of its history, it adds to its complex identity. Continue reading Beer & The Bulge: Malmedy Massacre

Beer & The Bulge: Vielsalm

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Beer & The Bulge: Vielsalm

Following the footsteps of civilians in the Battle of the Bulge Continue reading Beer & The Bulge: Vielsalm

Beer & Hike: Brasserie La THAree & Lupulus

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Beer & Hike: Brasserie La THAree & Lupulus

Whether trail running or trail walking, if it is in Belgium, your chances of bumping into a brewery are pretty good. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Brasserie La THAree & Lupulus

Beer & Hike: Brasserie Curtius & Jupiler (Liege)

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Beer & Hike: Brasserie Curtius & Jupiler (Liege)

Exploring the complex history of Liege and one of my favorite breweries (not the one in the photo) Continue reading Beer & Hike: Brasserie Curtius & Jupiler (Liege)

Beer & Hike: Sainte Nitouche & Chevremont

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Beer & Hike: Sainte Nitouche & Chevremont

Taking a pilgrimage to a former famous pilgrimage site. And giving thanks that there is a beer named for it. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Sainte Nitouche & Chevremont

Brussels Urban Abbey Beer Hike: La Cambre & Forest (In Brief)

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Brussels Urban Abbey Beer Hike: La Cambre & Forest (In Brief)

Urban hiking thru the suburbs of south Brussels culminating in one of the best NEIPA this side of the pond. Continue reading Brussels Urban Abbey Beer Hike: La Cambre & Forest (In Brief)