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Discover the best #wineries, #breweries and #distilleries in The Netherlands, Belgium and Europe. Info, stories and premium quality videos. www.tastytales.tv
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!
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Beer Class: Yeast - a great discovery - Tasty Tales
About the discovery of yeast, a microscopic, often underestimated ingredient that plays a crucial role in the beer brewing process.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🇧🇪 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.
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October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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!
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October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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...
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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?
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BROUWERIJ 'T IJ (Amsterdam) • The Amsterdam windmill brewery • Tasty Tales
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September 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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!
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September 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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.
August 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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.
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July 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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. 🇧🇪
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July 16, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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.
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June 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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.
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June 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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.
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June 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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...
May 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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...
May 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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.
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May 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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...
April 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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...
April 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
March 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM