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Brewtiful Maastricht

Why the uvula, Peter the Great, and wine should be the first things that come to mind when you think of the Dutch City of Maastricht. Just kidding it should be beer, of course. Continue reading Brewtiful Maastricht

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In Brief: 4 Brewery Route from Gent Dampoort

Finding some great Belgian craft beer and paying homage to one of the big breweries in this circuit ride from Gent Dampoort train station. Continue reading In Brief: 4 Brewery Route from Gent Dampoort

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Beer & Bike: Val-Dieu, Grain d’Orge, Gulpener

Three Breweries, two countries, one Beer & Bike masterpiece Continue reading Beer & Bike: Val-Dieu, Grain d’Orge, Gulpener

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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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Drunken Masterpieces: Old Masters Museum Brussels

Exploring wine serving vessels in Dutch and Flemish Art. Naturally Jan Steen makes an appearance and a pretty cool one I might add. Continue reading Drunken Masterpieces: Old Masters Museum Brussels

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Beer & Hike: Achel

A visit to the Trappist Brewery of Achel in Belgium means hiking in the Netherlands Continue reading Beer & Hike: Achel

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Drunken Masterpieces: Rijksmuseum

A trip through the Rijksmuseum has me questioning what’s the difference between a Berkemeyer and a Roemer beer glass? Continue reading Drunken Masterpieces: Rijksmuseum

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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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Drunken Masterpieces: Gemäldegalerie Berlin

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