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Beer & Bike: Frans Hals – Jopen – Het Uiltje

Discovering the revival of Haarlem’s one rich brewing tradition and its most famous resident, Frans Hals. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Frans Hals – Jopen – Het Uiltje

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Fünf Seidla Steig (Five Brewery Hike)

If Beer and Bike is a thing, why not Beer and Hike? Franconian Switzerland in Germany has some of the best Beer and Hike opportunities starting with the Fünf Seidla Stieg, the official Five Brewery Hike. Continue reading Fünf Seidla Steig (Five Brewery Hike)

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Beer & Bike: Romantic Rhine

Biking the Romantic Rhine, fulfilling a dream, and indulging in regional myths with a couple classic travel writers. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Romantic Rhine

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Drunken Masterpieces: Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Contemplating proverbs in Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie where naturally I bump into Frans Hals. Continue reading Drunken Masterpieces: Gemäldegalerie Berlin

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Brewtiful Brussels

A hike around Brussels best beer-related spots which would make Charles of Lorraine proud. Continue reading Brewtiful Brussels

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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: Bamberg Brauereien Weg

Ground zero for beer lovers. Upper Franconia. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Bamberg Brauereien Weg

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A brewtiful drive through County Meath

It’s not always about the hike or the bike, sometimes a drive can really be brewtiful, especially in Ireland. Continue reading A brewtiful drive through County Meath

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Hike the Brewtifulworld: Slieve Donard

Rounding out a series of highest peak hikes in the U.K. with this one in Northern Ireland. Continue reading Hike the Brewtifulworld: Slieve Donard

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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