In search of the taste of Rembrandt’s beer

30-6-2022

CRAFT, the trade association for independent breweries in the Netherlands, is making a documentary and a new contemporary beer with a group of brewers, historians and TV chef Perry de Man. What kind of beer was in the glass in Rembrandt’s painting “The prodigal son in an inn” from 1635? Rembrandt’s beer is the starting point of the new documentary series ‘In search of taste’. In this series, beer brewers, art and beer historians, and culinary all-rounder Perry de Man (DJ, chef, De Toko Rotterdam, Falafval, 24Kitchen) not only go in search of the taste of Rembrandt’s beer back then, but they also show how they managed to brew the beer in the painting with the taste of today.

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Het Blauwe Tientje | Beer for the 10th anniversary of De Biertuin

23-6-2022

With now three locations, De Biertuin is a household name in Amsterdam. This year they celebrate their tenth anniversary. In honour of this they have joined forces with Two Chefs Brewing and labelled their own beer: Het Blauwe Tientje (The Blue tenner). They are also celebrating by giving away gifts via their Instagram account, a party on Sunday the 26^th of June, and a 10-year burger.

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Mission Masala launches its own ‘Firewater’ rum and ‘Uma’ beer

17-6-2022

The hip Indian restaurant Mission Masala in Antwerp and Ghent is launching their own rum: Firewater. A rum full of character made with the finest Caribbean rum, blended and perfected in Belgium. This new rum is launched in two flavours: House Blend, a dark rum blend, and Pineapple. Firewater can be found at all Mission Masala restaurants, specialist retailers and at the webshop. For true boozelovers, they also released their own beer called ‘Uma’.

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Lowlander introduces the first-ever alcohol-free craft beer on tap

17-5-2022

Botanical brewer Lowlander presents the very first alcohol-free craft beer on tap. Alcohol-free beer is an integral part of the Dutch market and already accounts for one in twenty of all beers consumed. Lowlander is proud to increase consumption choice with this innovation, by making two of their best-selling non-alcoholic botanically brewed beers available on tap: the 0.00% Wit and the 0.3% I.P.A..

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Birds Festivalk | Three days full of nature, special beer, music and activities

15-3-2022

On May 13, 14 and 15, Birds Festivalk takes place at House of Bird – the official tasting room of Bird Brewery – at the Diemerbos. The entire area of 5,000m2 will be transformed into a free Festivalk for young and old for three days. Expect lots of music, foodtrucks, tastings, nature excursions, lounge spots, a silent disco, children’s theatre, live DJ’s, an air cushion and much more creativity!

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Corona Island | Beer Brand Corona and experts shape this immersive guest experience

15-3-2022

In advance of the highly anticipated opening of Corona Island, a destination designed to help visitors disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with the natural world, Corona announced three global experts who will help shape the island’s immersive guest experience through food, design and lifestyle touchpoints. Corona Island’s design and programming will be led by an all-star roster that includes Jaime Gaztelu and Mauricio Galeano of James & Mau, Jairo Márquez, Chef Christopher Carpentier and Paulina Vega, Lifestyle and Culture Curator.

We’re a bit jealous here in Europe, only eleven countries (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru and South Africa) are running local promotions that unlock a once-in-lifetime all-expenses paid trip to the Island. Additional opportunities for the public to access the Island will be announced in the coming months, let’s hope we will get the chance to win that trip as well!

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Chouffe Classic | Belgian beer brand brings cycling tour to Drenthe

7-3-2022

Not the green heart of the Belgian Ardennes, but the wooded landscape of Drenthe will be the setting for the Chouffe Classic on Saturday June 4. For the first time this originally Belgian cycling classic will be held in The Netherlands. An extra festive edition, because the well-known beer is celebrating its fortieth birthday this year. Speed ​​and winning are not central to this sport event, but it is all about fun and joy. During the last meters of the most difficult climb of the tour, the music gives just that last bit of energy. The last stage, just after the finish, is also essential for the successful completion of the Chouffe Classic. You can register from today via Chouffeclassic.nl.

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Miller Lite introduces Beernaments | Drinkable ornaments

13-12-2021

The holidays are upon us, and decorations are (mostly) up – but Miller Lite is giving beer lovers across the United States a reason to save some space on their trees for one more festive touch. Introducing Beernaments: Miller Lite’s first ever drinkable ornaments.

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La Trappe and BrewDog launch a craft beer ‘Practice What You Preach’

16-11-2021

La Trappe, in collaboration with the Scottish brewery BrewDog, has developed a limited edition craft beer: ‘Practice What You Preach’. By means of this limited edition they support the Made Blue Foundation. This foundation provides clean drinking water for everyone in the world. The earnings from ‘Practice What You Preach’ benefit Made Blue. For every glass of ‘Practice What You Preach’, La Trappe and BrewDog will jointly donate 1000 glasses of clean drinking water to developing countries.

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Opening Botania Food & Beer Garden in Utrecht

2-9-2021

The historic city center of Utrecht has gained a new restaurant concept. Brewer Lowlander and restaurant The Streetfood Club have joined forces. Botania Food & Beer Garden promises to be an inspiring meeting place where natural, tasty beers and delicious dishes come together. A match made in heaven – and all that in an atmospheric, tropical green setting. Botania will be open every Monday to Sunday from Saturday the 11^th of September onwards for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

You can read about a previous collaboration between Lowlander and The Streetfood club in this article.

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