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Beer & Hike: Sedan

Discovering history in a remote corner of France Continue reading Beer & Hike: Sedan

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Beer & Hike: Blanche de Namur

Admiring a city constantly caught in Europe’s crosshairs. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Blanche de Namur

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Beer & Hike: La Croisette de Dinant

January mud and flooding can’t wash away a legendary romance which lives on in Dinant Continue reading Beer & Hike: La Croisette de Dinant

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Beer & Hike: 3-Schténg and Charlemagne

Charlemagne, plenty of mud, and discovering the story of a neutral territory where Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands meet. Continue reading Beer & Hike: 3-Schténg and Charlemagne

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Beer & Hike: Brasserie de Bellevaux

Another December, another trip to Battle of the Bulge country. This time I take a closer look at the complex history of eastern Belgium. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Brasserie de Bellevaux

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Beer & Hike: Abbaye du Val-Dieu

Kicking my Christmas holiday season off with a hike around the only real Belgian abbey beer brewery. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Abbaye du Val-Dieu

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Brewtiful Aarschot

Pondering tragedy and propaganda in a brewtiful visit to Aarschot. Continue reading Brewtiful Aarschot

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Česky Krumlov

One of my favorite cities in Europe helps understand the Sudetenland and carries on its centuries old brewing tradition. Continue reading Česky Krumlov

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Beer & Bike: Maredsous and Leffe

Abbey beer starts here in beautiful and tragic Dinant. Take an amazing beer and bike ride thru the world of Leffe and Maredsous. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Maredsous and Leffe

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Beer & Bike: Ypres Salient and Westvleteren

The best Belgian Beer & Bike ride brings you in touch with Belgium’s WWI past, teaches you the origin of the Remembrance Poppy, and let’s you drink the “Best Beer in the World”. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Ypres Salient and Westvleteren