A résumé of a legendary figure from German folklore and the brewery that bears his name, set against the backdrop of the Hanseatic League.
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The Störtebeker Saga
Author: Christopher Andel
Born in Bangkok to a Dutch father and German mother, Christopher has spent much of his life pedalling back and forth between Europe and South East Asia. A true ‘Jack of all trades’, he has worked as an environmental consultant, language tutor, and roadie for the Chippendales, just to name a few. He currently resides in the Netherlands and is patiently plotting a return to greener pastures.
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A Bridge of Bavarian Beers
An homage to some of the Bavarian beers capable of bridging a generation gap, drawing special attention to a pair of stellar specimens.
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Get Your Story Straight
A series of succinct reviews on some of the Netherlands’ up-and-coming craft breweries and the identities they choose to portray.
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That Time of Year
How does one mark the coming of Spring? By stepping out into the sunshine and cracking open a bottle of Tripel Karmeliet, of course!
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The Battle of the Belgian Blondes
Affligem Blond vs. Leffe Blond – Which of these fine Belgian Blondes would prove to be the more welcome distraction during a “hard lockdown”?