Craft brewery that was established in the 80s in a former bathhouse. It's next to the amazing…read moreDeGooyer Windmill. The tasting room is well appointed and the outdoor patio area is pretty large. They primarily brew organic craft beers leaning towards Belgian influences. The beers we had were spectacular. Far superior than anything I've had in America and we've got some darn good breweries. My favorite is the Zatte Tripel. The food offerings were perfectly European. We shared a board of bread, sausages, cheese, olives, and nuts. Service was fast and friendly.

This is one of my favorite spots n I'm in love with their beers, especially the Tripel, and my…read morepersonal favorite is the IJwit.

Delicious food and friendly staff. A great find in a very small village. Locally sourced fresh pork…read moreburger was amazing. Everything was very flavorful and well prepared. Highly recommend!

A charming microbrewery, just across the waterway from Zaanse Schans (a short €1.50 ferry ride from…read morenearby the Het Jonge Schaap sawmill windmill, or a few blocks walk from the bridge if you are on the town side). A great place to stop after exploring the windmills across the waterway. They have a delightful little outside area with full service at picnic tables (which was where everyone was on the nice day I visited) as well as plenty of interior tables. The brewery itself is in a connected building, and unlike many pubs I saw in Holland, this one had a good selection of beers, as befits a proper micro-brewery. I elected to try the blood-orange IPA -- it was good, and a little different, which is what I was looking for. I got intrigued by the menu, and ended up ordering the chicken and waffles. The waffles looked overcooked to my American eyes, but they tasted fine, and the fried chicken breast was tasty with a good exterior crunch and lots of flavor.

Dutch micro brew...good taste, good vibes, good buzz…read more Had Apfel Strudel draft beer...I think..-:) May be my favorite beer ever. Then headed down the street to Frietkamer for delicious Dutch Fries. Proost!!!

LOVE THIS PUB. great place to get some local craft beer. This place was and is ahead of its time…read more The owners are super cool and knowledgeable. BIG FAN OF THIS PLACE!!!! They have really cool hats and sweatshirts (jumpers)

Quaint little pub off a narrow alley near the Amsterdam center. Good selection and remarkably good…read moreIPA! Space is divided into great little sitting areas and tables of various sizes, with ambiance but not at all dark. Friendly staff and local vibe. Would definitely pay a visit!

What an excellent brewery in the heart of Amsterdam! It's rather close to Central Station and…read moreoffers up some incredible beers. They offer a beer flight for 10€. It comes with four samples, plus a taster size water and a baby bowl of peanuts. What a nice touch! I hate peanut butter in beer (like it's the worst thing ever created, ew), but peanuts WITH beer is a great idea. I had the bitterblond, scotch, barleywine, and tripel. They were all top quality. I gave the scotch away though. Too peaty for me. All in all a very cool place to hang out. If I had longer time in the city, I would've returned for sure.

Visited on a Wednesday around 5 pm. Bar had some other guest but plenty of space. Super fun…read morewhimsical decor. Menu had a great variety of beers, as well as non alcoholic options. There's also a food menu and staff walked around talking orders which was great. Drinks: Tada - Lemon lager super refreshing, light and crisp, really well balanced and tasty. Swinger - Lemon Gose a little funky tangy and tart also very tasty, slightly heavier than the lager but also equally delicious Service was good, quick and efficient. Overall really enjoyed this brewery, super fun atmosphere, reasonably priced beer, definitely worth a visit when in Amsterdam.

There is so much more to the Oedipus than it's exceptional beers. I will say this... I can't get…read morepast the Polyamorie Mango Sour! Juicy, double decker cheeseburgers dripping with chipotle ketchup, pickles, mustard and lettuce. Triple cooked fries with pickled ginger, gochujang mayo and okonomiyaki sauce! This order is enormous so start with one, no matter what the size of your party is. The charming and very tiny cart offering cheese pairings for your beer. Games, children's books and a lovely neighborhood with plenty to watch and do keep all ages busy and happy. Oedipus, which began with a 2013 kickstart, will be opening its very own radio station on the premises soon, but my son in law tells me that this gem will lose its lease in 2024 and have to move far far away. Bummer.

Loud and busy amazing beers, great bar snacks. Love this place. The waiters l, especially Max, are…read morehandsome and awesome

Where to even start with Uiltje…read more Haarlem-based Jopenbier started a competition that was open to the public a few years back that tasked competitors with brewing a "masterpiece beer," with the winner given the privilege of being able to brew the winning beer commercially through Jopen. The now-head brewer of Uiltje supposedly won the competition consecutively for a couple years, before coming to his senses and deciding that he should branch off and start his own brouwerij. Jopen, being the class act they are, helped Uiltje off their feet by providing the brewing equipment and the know-how to get the company up and running; Uiltje initially contract brewed almost all their beers through Jopen, and for those that have ventured a little into the downtown Haarlem area would notice that the "Uiltje Bar" isn't too far away from the "Jopen Church." Touching historical anecdotes aside, Uiltje are one of the most unique and most refreshing breweries I've come across during my journey across the Netherlands; they are decisively American in terms of influence and inspiration, but with lots of decisively Western-European/Dutch elements when it comes to technique. Their IPAs are some of the most well-balanced alpha-acid-packed hoppy ales I've tried on this side of the planet, while their porters, stouts and barrel-aged offerings carry almost as much oomph as some of the Northern European headliners (de Molen, Omnipollo, Amager, etc.). Their design concept ("little owl") is refreshingly cute and comical, much like the people working at the brewery; my server felt more like a long-lost friend who was dying to tell me all about the awesome beers he'd brewed during the long break when I'd purportedly not seen him; the brewer actually stopped by every 45 minutes or so to guzzle down a pint of his favorite brew (his own, duh) and ask me various thoughts about his beers and how they ranked compared to others I've tried. All in all, this would probably rank in as a must-do experience should I return to Haarlem any time in the near future; be forewarned that the Brouwerij is actually quite a bit of a walk away from the nearest NS station, so you may want to keep a bike handy. Food choices at the brewpub is very limited, so might want to grab a bite (maybe at Ikea?) before making your way up Bingerweg. Cash or pin only.

If you're in Haarlem and thirsty, definitely stop here for a pint. They only make two beers in the…read moreactual brewery building but they make everything they serve at a satélite facility. They make many different IPAs as well as some low alcohol beers and NA beers. Oh and then there is the location! It's an old church and their decor inside is far from religious. It has multicolored fluorescent lights and and some funky adornments. It was 11:30am when we rolled it so there weren't many others hanging around but I very much enjoyed the beer and the whole place.

A cool church turned into a brewery. The inside of the former church is well preserved and the…read morearchitecture is pretty stunning along with the stained glass. It's pretty large inside with multiple floors. They also have seating outside. They had pages and pages of beer options with a list of the top 10 most popular or most in demand by customers that the staff frequently update. The beer was great and strong. Some of them went as high as 11% alcohol.

Only three stars because I think this brewery does not do a good job at its core assigment:…read morebrewing. The beers I tasted were without exception novelty beers, with overly fruity, herby or bitter tastes. Get your pilsener right and other basics right, first! The food however was excellent. Troost has gone full vegetarian on their burgers and this was the first time in my life I tasted that vegetarian burger replacements have a future. Texture and flavours were spot on. Wouldn't mind coming back for the burgers and will accept that the beers are not as I would like them.

Visited this awesome brewery while on vacation and I wish we had something like this back at home!…read moreIt was a very cool, chill spot with plenty of room inside and a handful of tables outside which all are equipped with heaters so it's comfortable. There were a good variety on tap, except for one time they were literally out of everything but we found something else that we liked. I tried the IPA and the Honey beer and both were very crisp and fresh. They had a menu with little bites but we didn't try any. It's a nice spot to stop for a beer after a long day of walking and sightseeing, and I could see this as a nice spot to meet with friends after work if you're from the area.