On #Zakynthos we found Greek wines, but craft beer? Mostly Mythos, Alfa and Fix. Until we discovered a #microbrewery near Xigia. Bottles filled by hand, labeled with a manual machine. A Greek craft brewery with passion in every step!
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Sign that points out the direction to the Orangerie
A bottle of Pinot Gris(?) from Domaine d'Heerstaayen
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grow in the protected environment of the orangery.
Palm tree and a load of used corks.
At Domaine d’Heerstaayen we stepped into one of the oldest vineyards in the Netherlands. #Chardonnay, #Riesling and Pinot Gris thrive here, but it’s the atmosphere that makes it unforgettable. Vines, figs, palm trees and true French charm in the Dutch countryside.
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Well, the windmill is actually just the neighbor. But it’s a great landmark. Enjoy!
Castle 'De Dool' in Houthalen-Hechteren, Belgium
Entrance of castle brewery Ter Dolen
A bottle of Ter Dolen Blond beer
Ter Dolen brewing facilities
We visited Ter Dolen brewery in Belgium. On the premises of a 16th-century castle with medieval roots, it was revived with a clear goal: brew traditional Belgian abbey-style beers on historic grounds. If you love #brewery visits, this one’s worth discovering.
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Ron Langeveld, owner and winemaker at Dassemus Wine Estate
Selection of wines from Dassemus Wine Estate
Ron Langeveld and Monique van der Goes, owners of Dassemus Wine Estate
Cecider, a cider produced at Dassemus Wine Estate
Natural #wine from the Netherlands? Absolutely! At Wijngaard Dassemus, Ron Langeveld and Monique van der Goes farm their vineyard in harmony with nature. No pesticides, herbicides, or artificial inputs. Today it’s 6 ha, organic (Skal) and Demeter #biodynamic.
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Exterior Dutch distillery Van Toor in Vlaardingen.
Schelvispekel, a traditional Dutch fishermen's drink.
The old harbor of Vlaardingen.
Van Toor distillery received the prestigious title of Purveyor to the Royal Household, a mark of excellence and tradition in the Netherlands.
When we visited Van Toor Distillery in Vlaardingen, it felt like we stepped straight into Dutch distilling history. This craft distillery has been producing traditional spirits since 1883. From Boerenjongens and Advocaat to Kandeel and their signature Schelvispekel.
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Brewer at work in the Howling Hops brewery in Hackney Wick, London.
Street art in Hackney Wick, London.
The old industrial building in Hackney Wick that is home to Howling Hops brewery and Tank Bar.
Howling Hops beer served straight from the tanks.
City trip to London = brewery stop, obviously. Ended up at Howling Hops in Hackney Wick, an old industrial warehouse pouring super-fresh tank beer straight from the brewery. Great vibes, great neighborhood, great pints. Craft beer lover? Don’t skip this one!
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A bottle of Belle de Colonjes, a sparkling wine from Dutch winery Colonjes.
Adam Dijkstra in the vineyards of winery De Colonjes.
A stack of wine barrels at the entrance of winery De Colonjes.
One of the vineyards of Dutch winery De Colonjes in Groesbeek.
Dutch winemaker Adam Dijkstra once had his sights set on South Africa. A change of plans led him to Germany and ultimately to helping shape the future of winery Colonjes, one of the larger Dutch wineries. Sustainability has been central to the winery’s philosophy.
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Fort Everdingen, part of the New Holland Waterline.
Beer storage room in the fortress, originally used for explosives.
Fortress doorlock with a set of heavy keys.
Marco Lauret, owner and brewer of Fortbrouwerij Duits & Lauret
Duits & Lauret Brewery is located in a special place:
Fort Everdingen! Built in the 19th century it is part of what once was a defensive system designed to flood surrounding land and stop invading forces. Marco Lauret crafts here well-balanced, unpasteurized beers.
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How good to see Dutch and Belgian wines are finally being picked up across the border. Hope to visit De Boe this year!
Curious, what Dutch and Belgian wines did you present?
Holding a bottle and glass of Muscat 2019 from Belgian winery Chateau Bon baron.
Holding a glass of Muscat 2019 from Chateau Bon Baron in front of a painting.
Love to surprise our friends with a fresh cool climate white wine from Château Bon Baron. Belgian Muscat wine from Dutch winemaker Jeanette van der Steen. 2019 vintage, so 6 years old but still a lively and dry wine that wil match well with quite a few dishes.
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Brouwerij De Brabandere in Bavikhove, Belgium
Brewing installation Belgian brewery Brouwerij De Brabandere.
Petrus Aged Pale straight from the foeder.
Brewing installation at historic Belgian Family Brewery Brouwerij De Brabandere
Snowy days like these make us nostalgic ❄️🍺 With the Netherlands covered in snow, we’re thinking back to our visit to Brouwerij De Brabandere in Belgium. 🎥 We sat down with Albert De Brabandere, who now leads this must-visit #brewery as its fifth-generation owner.
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Part 2 of 'Beer Class: Yeast, the unsung hero of the brewery' is here! 🍻 In this second part, contributing author Tina Rogers dives deeper into the fascinating role yeast plays in the #brewing process and why it deserves far more credit than it gets.
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Rutte has been crafting spirits since 1872. The first spirits were made in a small back room and that exact same room is still where they distill their #genever and #gin today. The tasting room used to be the family’s living room and looks almost unchanged.
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Think hops and malt make the beer? True, but the real hidden hero is #yeast. 🧬 The silent magician behind every sip. No yeast = no fizz, no flavor, no #beer.
Meet this unsung hero in our latest blog post by Tina Rogers.
🍻 Part 2 drops next week!
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Stepping into Karonis Distillery in #Nafplion feels like stepping into Greek history. Yiannis Karonis is the 5th generation of this family business that’s been crafting spirits since 1869. They invested in the best equipment to create top-quality #ouzo and masticha.
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Keulenhof wines
Harvest of Cabernet Cortis grapes at Keulenhof Vineyard
Arjan Stam, founder of Keulenhof Vineyard
Keulenhof Vineyard in the Betuwe region
Keulenhof Vineyard turns four generations of family farming into winemaking. Founded in 2018 by Arjan Stam, it sits in the Betuwe, where fertile soil between the Rhine and Waal now grows grapes, built for the Dutch climate. A new chapter in an old family story.
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🇧🇪 While flipping through a book in the city library, Johan stumbled upon Antwerp’s lost brewing history and got hooked. When he found out that the neighborhood Seefhoek was actually named after an old local beer called Seefbier, curiosity turned into obsession.
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Siem Loos, owner of Saalhof Wine Estate, used to have a thriving paint and finishing business before he decided to make the switch to become a winemaker. Saalhof Rondo Fantastique 2022 is light, fruity and effortlessly smooth. A perfect intro to Dutch red wine!
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Some years ago we visited Goumas Wine Estate in Zakynthos. From Zakynthos Town, it’s just a 20-minute drive and as Mount Vrachionas comes into view, you know you’re getting close. A few kilometers before the village of Maries, you’ll find Goumas estate.
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We’ll have to learn Chinese some other way. Forever lost in translation.
It happened to me as well, fed up with it, deleted the app.
Imagine opening your business… only to close after 11 days. That’s what happened to Puik Bieren when the Netherlands went into its first COVID-19 lockdown. Today, the Apeldoorn brewery thrives. The military memorabilia and giant mural inside are a nod to his past. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...
Wow, over the years we collected over 13.000 views for our video about Amsterdam brewery Brouwerij 't IJ. Have you ever visited this beer hot spot in the Netherlands?
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Summer 2025 took us to Sicily: sun, food, history... and #wine! Highlight was Marabino winery, 29 hectares of vineyards and since 2008 they’ve embraced biodynamic viticulture. We stayed at Relais Torre Marabino, a medieval fortress turned family-run agriturismo.
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Time for a return visit to winemakers Jeanette van der Steen and her husband Piotr at Château Bon Baron. Few winemakers are as passionate as this duo, creating Belgian wines in the Meuse Valley near Dinant. 📸 We’ve added new photos to their listing on our website!
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Pinot Gris from De Steinberg! Located in the province of Limburg, this winery takes its name from Steenberg, the slope where the first vines were planted. What started as Ilse Swennen and Dominique Dedecker's dream is now one of the largest vineyards in Belgium.
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Founded in 2000 by Roelof and Ilse Visscher, Dutch wine estate Hof van Twente has been producing wines for 25 years! In 2024, their son Mart joined the business. The celebration also marked the opening of the expanded winery and cellar, where they also craft wines for several small Dutch vineyards.
The abbey of Val-Dieu
Exterior of the Val-Dieu brewery
Val-Dieu Grand Cru beer
Val-Dieu cheese
Val-Dieu Abbey is a must-visit stop for beer lovers exploring the region between Maastricht, Liège and Aachen. Set in a valley, this historic abbey combines centuries of monastic tradition with a modern-day reputation for brewing authentic abbey beers in Belgium.
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