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Dutch Brewery # 3 – Brouwerij Maximus

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Our final stop in the Netherlands is back in Utrecht at Brouwerij Maximus.  They have a wonderful design sense which really draws you and then you peruse their beer list and even in Dutch, you can tell what kind of magic they are wielding with their brew kettles.

The beer that really caught my eye (which I assume is a seasonal or special release) is their Maximus Cuvee Bergamot Brett.  Tea is not used enough in beer and I think the combo of Brett bugs and Bergamot would make a really crazy combo. But the following are the four beers that I would put in my taster tray first.

Maximus Highhops 6 – A Dutch take on IPA.

Maximus Pumpkin – How theatrical will their Pumpkin be compared to the American amped versions.

Maximus Stout 8 – A basic stout can tell a lot about a brewery

Maximus Koffie Stout – European coffee can be quite different and I would to see if their is a major taste change.

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Dutch Brewery # 1 – Duits & Lauret

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Our first stop in the Netherlands is at Duits & Lauret.  Which is a “speciaalbierbrouwerij” brewing “speciaalbieren”.  They also recently invaded the states with some of their beers.  And by invade, I mean stopped at Belmont Station during Oregon BrewFest time.

Here is what I would sample first if I walked up to their booth at a beer fest…..

Extra (Sterke) Blonde – I know I should try the blonde first but I think I would go to the Extra first.

TreVeden 2013 – A Robust porter would be my next stop and this version offers wood and smoke notes.

Dopplebock – Taking the next step up to a German style gone Dutch.

Stout – Gotta finish with the stout to make a full comparison of the line-up.

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World Cup + World Beer – The Netherlands

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TODAY: HOLLAND V. BRAZIL

OK. I am stating in advance that I am cheating here. The beer for this round of action comes from the US. But the brewer is NEW HOLLAND. See how tricky I am?
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The beer is…well, let me have the brewery explain…”A kölsch-style beer, Full Circle is a refreshing celebration of our brewery’s belief in balance. The soft, well-rounded malt character, light hop profile and crisp finish bring us back around to the familiar tastes of classic, thirst-quenching beer. A perfect session beer, we recommend Full Circle with fish, grilled vegetables, grilled sausages, and just about anything else served on a patio.”
At 4.9 abv, you can watch the game with a few of these and still referee better than the officials this year.

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World Cup + World Beer – The Netherlands

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TODAY: HOLLAND V CAMEROON

I have always loved the free flowing play of Holland AKA The Netherlands. They are always on the cusp of winning then they run into Argentina or Brazil and fall. Maybe this year.

For the game how about trying Wieckse Witte: a classic Dutch “white” beer. Light and cloudy, Wieckse Witte has a genuinely sweet and mild taste, without a hint of bitterness. Refreshing and delicious.

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