Festival der Dortmunder Bierkultur

The Festival of Dortmund Beer Culture is the perfect blend of old and new in one of the world’s underrated great beer cities. Continue reading Festival der Dortmunder Bierkultur

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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

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Brewtiful Ypres – Belgium’s Most Underappreciated City

Sit back with a beer and find out why I find this underappreciated city in Belgium to be one of my favorites. Continue reading Brewtiful Ypres – Belgium’s Most Underappreciated City

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Beer & Bike: On the Trail of Adriaen Brouwer

Introduction Walking around my adopted home city, Antwerpen, Belgium, you will not get very far before coming face to face … Continue reading Beer & Bike: On the Trail of Adriaen Brouwer

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Beer & Bike: Trappist Achel

In the far north of the Limburg province of Belgium, literally a stone’s throw from the border of the Netherlands … Continue reading Beer & Bike: Trappist Achel

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Brewtiful Prague

Prague is a city with a mind boggling number of beer pilgrimages. Known as the city of a hundred spires, … Continue reading Brewtiful Prague

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The Next Best Day Ever – RÜ Oktoberfest (Essen)

When I hear the word Ruhr, my mind immediately is filled with grainy black and white video footage of allied … Continue reading The Next Best Day Ever – RÜ Oktoberfest (Essen)

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One Year Anniversary of “The Best Day Ever”

So what is your best day ever? Honestly, it’s a loaded question, isn’t it? It all depends on your audience. … Continue reading One Year Anniversary of “The Best Day Ever”

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Beer & Bike: Antwerp to Leuven

The Route Antwerp to Leuven is a pleasant 60km route taking you along the railway between Antwerp and Mechelen and then … Continue reading Beer & Bike: Antwerp to Leuven

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Brewtiful Gent (a.k.a. Getting the Noose in Ghent)

Karolus, Carolus, and Karel As a lover of Belgian beer, I am continually reminded never to take the names of … Continue reading Brewtiful Gent (a.k.a. Getting the Noose in Ghent)