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October 30, 2019April 12, 2022

Hop Trek – An adventure on the Edge of Idaho

Hop heads! Ben (@thebeertrale) and I (@beerisaconversation) hit the road of Pacific North West to immerse ourselves in hop crop 2019.

After a long flight to Spokane and a 2h drive up to the Canadian border, we arrived at Elk Mountain Hop Farm! It’s quite a distance from Yakima valley where 90%+ of USA hops are grown so there must be a reason why one of the largest hop farm sits on the border…want to know why ?

Rubbing hop is a sticky, oily, fragrant, exhilarating but …gross experience. Let’s ask our friends from Devils Backbone what’s the Rub ?

October 14, 2019April 12, 2022

Europe Beer Tour – Stop 4 – Abbey of Leffe

Dinant Belgium. This is where one of the most famous abbey beer was born from the name of a small river, the river Leffe.

An Authentic Abbey Beer must follow some key fundamental rules. Be genuinely connected to a monastery and give back to charities.

Abbey beers have a unique distinct quality. Heritage from time when beer was offered to pilgrims as only safe beverage to sustain.From time when only the monks had the knowledge to read and write.

And as per medieval tradition , we were warmly welcomed to visit the courtyard of the abbey…

September 18, 2019April 12, 2022

Europe Beer Tour – Stop 3 – Hertog Jan

Want to see the most incredible barley wine cellar on earth? Follow me as I head to Hertog Jan brewery in Arcen. This microbrewery is nested in the south east of Netherlands, along the Germany border.

15 years ago, a flood filled the basement of the brewery. 5 years later some bottles of Hertog-Jan beer were pulled out of the cave and Gerard Van den Broek, the brewmaster was curious enough to taste them. He discovered a perfectly matured barley wine. Since then “Grand-Prestige” has won plenty of awards in the most challenging competitions. The basement has been converted into an aging cellar where 10000+ bottles wait to reach their prime! You can even have your own!

There’s much more to see in this brewery and when you’re done, follow the beer line that goes straight to the pub on the other side of the road to taste brewery fresh beer!!!

August 29, 2019April 12, 2022

Europe Beer Tour – Stop 2 – Hoegaarden

On to our 2nd stop of this European Beer Road Trip! We arrive in the Flemish town of Hoegaarden. Pronounce HOO-GAAAAR-DEN. This small town gave birth to the world renowned Witbier style back in the 1500s. A style promoted by the Prince Bishop of Liege who gave them a tax break on wheat, promoting both agriculture and beer! The cross of the bishop honor the town’s flag and also the label of the eponymous beer Hoegaarden Witbier. Let’s have a sneak peak in the brewery and have a taste of countryside in a tiny town that used to host more than 50 breweries!