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Blog entries

Netherlands: Wine Festival of the Low Countries

Some thirty winemakers from the Netherlands and Belgium showcased their wines at the first edition of the Wine Festival of the Low Countries. It was about time for a festival with Dutch and Belgian wines!

Netherlands: 5 tips for drinking beer in Maastricht

Maastricht and its surrounding vicinity is a beautiful part of the Netherlands where people enjoy life. And food. And beer. On a recent trip I visited 5 special beer places that I think are worth a stop.

Netherlands: Why not grow hops?

The Netherlands are not exactly known as a big producer of hops. Apart from some breweries that have hopfields there also are a few people who decided to grow their own hops.

Beer Class: The art of beer and food pairing

Beer is very well-suited to almost any dish that you can think of. Pairing barrel-aged beers with food is a whole different story, but that is exactly what a recent beer pairing event in the Netherlands was all about.

Most recent listings

Wineries

Keulenhof Vineyard

When Arjan Stam planted the first vines in 2018, he built on generations of farming in the Betuwe. Having cultivated fruit for decades, the family’s move into grape growing felt like a natural next step.

Breweries

Val-Dieu Brewery

Val-Dieu Abbey is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts exploring the area between Maastricht, Liège and Aachen. Known for its traditional Belgian abbey beers, the historic monastery also produces artisanal cheeses.

Distilleries

The Chamberick Distillery

Tucked away among the meadows, at the end of a quiet country road in the village of Kamerik, you’ll find a hidden gem: The Chamberick Distillery. In a barn where cows once stood, whisky is now distilled.