Netherlands Beer Reviews
The Netherlands, famed for introducing beer to many countries around the world, is a market dominated by pale lagers, and home to some of the largest beer companies in the world. Heineken, Grolsch and Bavaria are the big three, with the latter two being significant global exporters. The Netherlands exports the largest proportion of beer of any country in the world—about 50% of production. The country also boasts two of the ten Trappist breweries: Koningshoeven (La Trappe) and De Kievit (Zundert).
by Team | Amstel Brewery, Light Lager, Netherlands, Pilsner Glass |
Actually, Amstel Light was founded in Amsterdam in the 1870’s and later bought out by Heineken International in the late 1960’s. Amstel beer varieties are commonly brewed in the western Netherlands at one of the several Heineken Breweries. Also, both...
by Team | Dortmunder Union Export Brewery, Flute Glass, German Pilsener, Mug, Netherlands, Pilsner Glass |
Cracked this import while watching some great playoff football. Not a lot of history on this brew nor its brewery. So if any of you beer connoisseurs have a little insight on Peters brand, feel free to share it with us! With that, I will dive right in… At first...
by Nate | Bavaria Brewery, European Pale Lager, Netherlands, Pilsner Glass |
This beer pours a golden, straw yellow like any Euro lager. As soon as you pop the cap you can smell the skunkyness. A few of the thoughts running through my head after the first couple sips: good flavor to the yeast, dry finish, fizzy, crisp, refreshing, memories of...
by Nate | European Pale Lager, Grolsch Brewery, Netherlands, Pilsner Glass |
I love Dutch lagers. If after work I get to come home and crack one open that is a good end to the day. Such is the case tonight and I’m already nearly finished with my choice for tonight: Grolsch Lager. This lager is crisp and refreshing with almost a bit of tartness...