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. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/blog/beer-cl...

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. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/distilleries...

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! www.tastytales.tv/blog/beer-cl...

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. www.tastytales.tv/distilleries...

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. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

🇧🇪 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. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/an...

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! 👉 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

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. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/blog/greece-...

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? youtu.be/QjOg-72oE3Y

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. www.tastytales.tv/blog/italy-s...

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! 👉 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/cha...

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. www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

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.

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. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/va...

Pet-nat, short for pétillant naturel, a naturally sparkling wine. Often slightly dry as fermentation continues in the bottle as long as there is sugar. They also generally contain less alcohol (9-12%). These pet-nats are from Dutch winery Wijndomein Oude Waalstroom. www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

1894 was brewed to celebrate De Brabandere Brewery’s 120th birthday. The brewers were challenged to create a hoppy beer based on Petrus Aged Pale. The result is a slightly sour IPA , where a hoppy tripel meets the crisp, tangy complexity of barrel-aged sour beer. 🇧🇪 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

Natural winemaking in The Netherlands? An organic method of viticulture entails risks. For Peter and Chris of winery Aldenborgh, the trick is to allow fungi such as downy mildew and botrytis a place in the vineyard without losing an important part of the harvest. www.tastytales.tv/wineries/dom...

Amsterdam Troost Brewery is one of the local gems. It all began in De Pijp neighborhood, where the brewery took over a 1920s monument that once housed a convent and school. Two years later, Troost opened a second and larger location at the Westergasfabriek site. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

Trappist news from the Netherlands. It looks like Zundert Trappist may soon be the last chapter in a short but special brewing story. The abbey where this Trappist beer has been brewed since 2013 is closing due to a lack of new monks to continue the monastic life. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/tr...

Brewing has deep roots in Weesp, a town that once boasted 30+ breweries. After 100+ years without one, three brothers brought the tradition back with Wispe Brouwerij. Set in a neo-Gothic church, their brewery and taproom blend 1920s elegance with modern craft. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/wi...

Baxbier in Groningen is a must visit. Three years ago we had the pleasure of visiting the brewery to shoot a short video capturing the spirit of the place. If you’re planning a trip to Groningen, do yourself a favor and stop by the brewery and tasting room. www.tastytales.tv/breweries/ba...

Discover Wijndomein St. Martinus in Vijlen, the largest wine estate in The Netherlands. With over 30 hectares of vineyards, this estate is a must-visit for wine lovers. 🍷 St. Martinus Wine Estate is owned and operated by oenologist Stan Beurskens and his team. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

Tucked away among the meadows, at the end of a quiet country road in the Dutch village of Kamerik, you’ll find a hidden gem: The Chamberick Distillery. Laetitia de Hoog swapped her journalism career for the art of distillation. Discover this story in every sip 👉 www.tastytales.tv/distilleries...

Light, elegant and perfect for spring sipping! Château Bon Baron is a Belgian wine estate near the city of Dinant. Crafted by winemaker Jeanette van der Steen, this fresh and fruity rosé is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Like to know more? 👉 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/cha...

So many good Utrecht breweries! Brouwerij Eleven is one of them. Kevin was not exactly new to the beerscene as he worked at other Dutch breweries. Initially he started contract brewing but he decided to take the leap and open a brewery of his own. Have a look! 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

For the beer lover there is plenty to enjoy in the southern Dutch city of Maastricht. On a recent trip contributing writer and beersommelier Martijn Buisman visited five special beer places that are worth a stop. www.tastytales.tv/blog/netherl...

Are you familiar with Schelvispekel? The history of this drink dates back to the VOC (Dutch East India Company) era and that makes it one of the oldest fisherman’s drinks in the Netherlands. Van Toor Distillery in Vlaardingen still produces this liquor. www.tastytales.tv/distilleries...

We added the 31st brewery listing to our website: Gooische Brewery in #Hilversum. The brewery is located in a building that has been beautifully restored. Much of its original Art Nouveau design has been brought back to life. Well worth a visit! ➡️ www.tastytales.tv/breweries/go...

Making a fresh new start! Leaving a few thousand followers behind on X, we will be checking out there soon. Hopefully this is a more 'social' medium. Happy to be here! #firstpost