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  1. StBrewnard

    StBrewnard Pooh-Bah (1,674) Aug 5, 2018 France
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    Hello everyone. Here’s me finally becoming an active member after 6 years on this site. Young Canadian touring Europe, expanding my beer-tasting horizons
     
    #1 StBrewnard, Apr 11, 2024
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  2. not2quick

    not2quick Grand Pooh-Bah (3,600) Dec 1, 2015 Missouri
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    Welcome! I have high hopes to drink Augustiner Bräu Märzen in Austria and Kloster Kreuzberg Dunkel in Germany one day.
     
    #2 not2quick, Apr 11, 2024
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  3. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Nice to meet ya! It is never too late to find new friends. A tour through the Old World has got to be a great adventure, and having a place here on BeerAdvocate can be a resource and an outlet to share your experiences.

    Please stay in touch either here or via the many forums. Regional or others. And most importantly, safe journeys!
     
    #3 SLeffler27, Apr 11, 2024
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  4. mactrail

    mactrail Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,999) Mar 24, 2009 Washington
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    Happy trails! we live in a great time for new beers as well as the traditional styles in Europe.
     
    #4 mactrail, Apr 12, 2024
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  5. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Welcome aboard and do keep us apprised along your beer adventures.
     
    #5 Squire, Apr 14, 2024
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  6. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    You can't be late to this party since it's always ongoing. Come and go as you please. Welcome to the forums.

    How about giving us a short summary of where you've been on your trip. Where are you now, and what's up next in your itinerary? Let us hear your thoughts on your experiences as we follow you along the way.
     
    #6 PapaGoose03, Apr 14, 2024
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  7. StBrewnard

    StBrewnard Pooh-Bah (1,674) Aug 5, 2018 France
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    Ireland, France, and a fair bit of Belgium done already. Amsterdam, Geneva, and Monaco too.
    Nothing really compared to Ireland’s nightlife. I’ll miss it every day till I go back.
    Belgium is close enough that I hope to soon make a return trip for the breweries/abbeys that I missed. Germany remains a distant dream.
    I never thought I’d say this, but Im getting curious about craft beer in the states. I wonder how/if I might be able to get my hands on Russian River or Hill Farmstead back home
     
    #7 StBrewnard, Apr 17, 2024
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  8. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Do you define 'distant' as in future time or geographical placement? I think I know the answer, but Munich is not that 'distant' from Brussels on those high-speed trains. Of course time and finances have to always be a factor too. Maybe you should hold off for now until you can do Germany, Austria and Czech Republic all in one trip.

    Thanks for the summary of your trip. It sounds like you're having a great time. Keep us informed. If you have specific questions to help you get the best out of your trip, be sure to visit the specific country's forum to get help.
     
    #8 PapaGoose03, Apr 18, 2024
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  9. StBrewnard

    StBrewnard Pooh-Bah (1,674) Aug 5, 2018 France
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    An unlikely find…
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    I popped in to Drinks of the World at the Geneva train station in hopes of finding something I couldn’t get at home, and was quick to spot the Stone IPA.

    Up until now I don’t think I’ve ever tried an actual craft beer from the States (assuming this hasn’t also come out of a Sapporo brewery).

    This was probably one of the best IPAs Ive ever had. I found it wonderfully bitter, well-balanced, it had a pillowy head that lasted throughout… the only thing I could maybe knock it for was feeling a little thin going down. Really great though, wish it were available here
     
    #9 StBrewnard, May 13, 2024
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