Amsterdam in Early October - Suggestions?

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  1. BeerMoto

    BeerMoto Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2014 California
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    I'll be staying in Amsterdam from Oct 3rd to the 14th with the gf. I looked around the forums, but couldn't find any recent posts regarding Amsterdam in particular. Are there any upcoming events or locations you would recommend? I am looking for bars/breweries to sit down and enjoy a few, but also some stores to bring home regional specialities would be great. I'm primarily interested in sours, Belgians, and stouts/porters. I've never had Westy 12 or any Cantillion, so those are high up on the list, but I'm open to pretty much anything.

    Some locations I've found, but have to research further:

    Gollem's Proeflokaal Overtoom
    Beer Temple
    In De Wildeman
    Bierkoning
    Wijnwinkel Slijterij Ton Overmars - retailer?

    Thanks in advance to the locals for their help!

    p.s - Non-beer ideas are also welcome, we don't have much planned at the moment!
     
    #1 BeerMoto, Sep 25, 2014
  2. Kozel

    Kozel Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Scotland

    Brewery Het'Ij - microbrewery in an old windmill, get the tasting tray if you go, 5 sample beers for about 8 euros.

    Het Elfde Gebod on Zeedijk - great selection of beers including some from Het'Ij.

    Cafe Belgique on Gravenstraat - decent selection of beers in a tiny bar.
     
    #2 Kozel, Sep 25, 2014
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  3. TomFoley

    TomFoley Pundit (945) Mar 19, 2005 Pennsylvania

    + 1 on Cafe' Belgique, cool little place.
     
    #3 TomFoley, Sep 25, 2014
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  4. shnsajax

    shnsajax Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2013 Idaho

    This right here, do the tour too at Het"Ij, I would also do the Heineken tour too. Its a really great tour even if not your favorite beer.

    Het Elfde Gebod is awesome, great beers and atmosphere.

    Non beer related but if you have a free day take an early morning trip to Appledorn and go to the Apenhuel. You will need the entire day there. Just got to make sure they haven't closed down for the winter season.
     
    #4 shnsajax, Sep 25, 2014
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  5. patto1ro

    patto1ro Pooh-Bah (2,084) Apr 26, 2004 Netherlands
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    These are my suggestions:

    Butcher's Tears - brewery taproom
    Troost - brewpub
    Biertuin - pub with beer from new local breweries
    Oedipus - if they're open

    Ton Overmars is a great shop - it's my local offie. I think he still has some Westvleteren 12 for 9.99 euros.

    This has to be the oddest. It's a pub distillery in a park. Lovely spot.

    't Nwe Diep
    Flevopark 13,
    1095 KE Amsterdam.
    Tel: 06 40100909
    http://www.nwediep.nl
    email: [email protected] het Gemaal, Amsterdam Flevo Park

    Opening hours: Summer: Tue-Fri 15:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-20:00;
    Winter: Tue-Fri 15:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-18:00
    Closed Monday

    This is my pub guide to Amsterdam:

    http://www.europeanbeerguide.net/amsintr.htm

    It's getting a bit out of date but I've told you about the places that aren't in it.
     
    #5 patto1ro, Sep 25, 2014
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  6. Stevenwings

    Stevenwings Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Belgium

    Take a train to Belgium:stuck_out_tongue::stuck_out_tongue::stuck_out_tongue:
     
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  7. patto1ro

    patto1ro Pooh-Bah (2,084) Apr 26, 2004 Netherlands
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    The Netherlands has improved much in the last five years. Though St. Bernardus Abt remains my beer of choice.
     
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  8. shnsajax

    shnsajax Initiate (0) Jul 2, 2013 Idaho

    Its hard to argue against this.
     
    #8 shnsajax, Sep 26, 2014
  9. Stevenwings

    Stevenwings Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2014 Belgium

    Sorry guys could not resist it :flushed:
     
    #9 Stevenwings, Sep 27, 2014
  10. Kozel

    Kozel Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Scotland

    I used that guide for my trips to Amsterdam, Prague, Tallinn and Hamburg.

    Well done, great info and tips...thank you very much.
     
    #10 Kozel, Sep 27, 2014
  11. Kozel

    Kozel Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Scotland

    Het Elfde Gebod sells St. Bernardus Abt12. :wink:
     
    #11 Kozel, Sep 27, 2014
  12. BeerMoto

    BeerMoto Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2014 California
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    Thank you so much everyone for the suggestions! Brewery Het'Ij, Het Elfde Gebod, and Cafe Belgique are on the itinerary now! Are there any events or special nights that might be fun to go to? I read that we might be arriving towards the end of Dutch Beer Week or something like that?
     
    #12 BeerMoto, Sep 28, 2014
  13. TomFoley

    TomFoley Pundit (945) Mar 19, 2005 Pennsylvania

    In de Wildman is only a couple of blocks from Cafe Belgique and well worth the trip.
     
    #13 TomFoley, Sep 28, 2014
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