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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We recently visited The Crolly Distillery in County #Donegal, where #whiskey making has returned to the village after almost two centuries. 🥃🇮🇪 Housed in a former carpet factory, this Irish #distillery is a rather young company with a fascinating old story to tell. www.tastytales.tv/distilleries...

Copper stills at The Crolly Distillery in Donegal, Ireland

A flight of whiskey at The Crolly Distillery in Donegal, Ireland

View of Poisoned Glenn in County Donegal, Ireland

Bar interior at The Crolly Distillery in Donegal, Ireland

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A fresh look at Domein Holset 🍾📸 Every few years we revisit #wineries, breweries and distilleries featured on Tasty Tales to see what’s new and update our listings. This time we returned to Domein Holset in South Limburg. Discover the updated listing on Tasty Tales: www.tastytales.tv/nl/wineries/...

Harvesting of Chardonnay grapes at Dutch winery Domein Holset in South Limburg

Kirsten Abels, managing director at Dutch winery Domein Holset in South Limburg

Outdoor seating at Dutch winery Domein Holset in South Limburg

A glass of Domein Holset Brut Rosé traditional method sparkling wine

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tasty Tales is an independent online platform sharing stories about wine, beer and spirits. We visit wineries, breweries and distilleries across the Netherlands, Belgium and Europe, creating original photography, videos and articles. youtu.be/PVvB6fsv-q0?...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

When you think of #Samos, wine probably comes to mind first. But on our visit to Pythagorion we discovered another side of the island at Samos Beer, a microbrewery run by Dimitris and Stamatis. Samos may be famous for its Muscat wines, but there’s room for beer too! www.tastytales.tv/breweries/sa...

Dimitris, headbrewer at Samos Beer brewery in Pythagorion

Stamatis who runs the outdoor taproom of Samos Beer brewery in Pythagorion.

View over Pythagorion from Panagia Spiliani Monastery.

The outdoor taproom at Samos Beer brewery in Pythagorion

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We visited Breugem Bier in Amsterdam and discovered a remarkable story. Patrick Breugem found his passion for #brewing during rehabilitation after a serious accident. Years later he returned to De Prael's former location with Breugem Bier, a true full-circle moment. www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

Outdoor terrace with lunch and a beer at Breugem Bier brewery in Amsterdam

Patrick Breugem at work in the brewery of Breugem Bier in Amsterdam

Breugem Meeting Point, tasting room of Breugem Bier brewery in Amsterdam

Breugem Bier brewery, High Five beers on the bottling line

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Our journey to Domaine Vakakis on the Greek island of #Samos took almost twice as long as planned, but it was worth it! 🇬🇷 This family #winery explores Greek grape varieties from Muscat Blanc and Assyrtiko to the rare Muscat Noir. Plenty of tasty wines to discover! 👉 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/dom...

Alexandros Vakakis, owner and winemaker at Domaine Vakakis on the island of Samos

A selection of wines from Domaine Vakakis in Samos, Greece

Entrance of Samos winery Domaine Vakakis

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A family farm, four generations and now a #vineyard. 🍇 Between Arnhem and Nijmegen, we discovered Wijngaard Keulenhof, where the first vines were planted in 2018. Today, PiWi grapes thrive in the fertile Betuwe landscape. 🍷 A lovely discovery in Dutch #wine country! www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

Winemaker Arjan Stam of Dutch winery Wijngaard Keulenhof picking grapes

Two wines of Wijngaard Keulenhof in the Netherlands

Picking grapes at Keulenhof winery in the Netherlands

Flag outside Dutch winery Wijngaard Keulenhof

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We recently visited Stadsbrouwerij Vos in Elburg. The #brewery is housed in a former eel smokehouse and offers a self-guided tour with QR codes, videos and animations. Beers go from a crisp pilsner to a range of other styles, there’s plenty to discover! 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/st...

Headbrewer Coenraad van Bommel carries a cask for barrel aging beer

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

⛪️ Not every day do you get to enjoy a craft beer inside a church. During our visit to Naeckte Brouwers, we discovered another one of those unique brewery locations in the Netherlands. You gotta love the combination of history, architecture and organic #craftbeer. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/na...

What was once St. Anna Church is now home to Naeckte Brouwers, an organic craft brewery, tasting room and cultural venue in Amstelveen (the Netherlands)

A custom-built brewhouse where the altar once stood.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

At @dereestlandhoeve.bsky.social, a former dairy farm was transformed into an organic #winery. Our favorite detail? As you walk through the vineyard, you'll hear baroque music playing between the vines. It's believed that sound vibrations can benefit plant growth. 🎥 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

Dutch winery De Reestlandhoeve is a family business.

Tasting room of Dutch winery De Reestlandhoeve.

Non-alcoholic sparkling wine from De Reestlandhoeve

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

One of our favorite #brewery discoveries this year? Het Brouwdok in Harlingen. What started as a homebrewing hobby grew into a brewery on a stunning location right on the harbour. We love breweries that combine a great story, tasty #beer and a unique location! 📸 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/he...

Core range of beers Brewery Het Brouwdok in Harlingen

Tasting room 'Brouwdok Buitendijks' with a great view over the harbour of Harlingen

Fresh beer from tap at Brewery Het Brouwdok

Maritime beacon (fairway buoy) at the rear of Brewery Het Brouwdok in Harlingen

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Sometimes the smallest wineries are the most memorable. We visited Wijndomein Auansati in the Betuwe, a region known for its apple and cherry orchards. On just half a hectare, Jan and Karin grow grapes as organically as possible and produce award-winning #wines. 🍇🏅 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

Entrance Auansati Vineyard in Kerk-Avezaath

Wine selection of Dutch winery Auansati.

Karin and Jan, owners of Auansati Vineyard.

Johanniter grape variety at Auansati Vineyard.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The former penal colony of Veenhuizen is a place that will surprise you. Historic buildings, over 100 monuments, fascinating histor and great craft beer! In this village you’ll find Brouwerij Maallust. Last week we captured some fresh photos of this Dutch brewery! 🎥 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

Beerbus in front of Maallust brewery in Veenhuizen

Welcome sign along the road to Maallust brewery in Veenhuizen

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

We stopped by Kompaan in The Hague to take some updated photos. Jasper and Jeroen started Kompaan in 2012. Rapid growth led to a larger #brewery in a small industrial area and the opening of Thuishaven, their 20-tap tasting room. Kompaan Binnenhaven has brought another 20 taps to the city center.

Fresh beer from tap at Kompaan Thuishaven tasting room.

Customers at Kompaan Binnenhaven in The Hague city center.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A few years ago we headed into #Pajottenland, Belgium’s legendary Lambic region. In Lembeek, we visited Brouwerij Boon, one of the most respected names in #lambic #brewing. A highlight? Watching Frank Boon repair an oak cask by hand in the cooper’s workshop. 🎥 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

A selection of Brouwerij Boon beer bottles

Jos and Karel Boon, sons of Frank that currently run Brouwerij Boon.

Giant foeder casks at Brouwerij Boon in Lembeek.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

One of the first Dutch vineyards we visited: Wijngaard Aan de Breede Beek. This winery showed us how serious the Netherlands is about winemaking. Owner Henk Breugem switched from mental health care back to his agricultural roots and now focuses on viticulture. 🎥 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

Dutch winemaker Henk Breugem telling all about wine during a wine tasting in the vineyard.

Sign in the vineyard that shows Cabernet Cortis grape variety is planted here.

Harvesting grapes at Aan de Breede Beek, a Dutch wine estate.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Aart went from pro jazz saxophonist to founder in 2015 of one of the most exciting craft breweries in Amsterdam. He named it after mythology and fantasy: Walhalla. After relocating due to urban development, they reopened in 2025. We went back to see the new space! 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

Aart van Bergen, founder of Walhalla Craft Beer

Exterior of Walhalla Brouwerij & Proeflokaal

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

On #Zakynthos we found Greek wines, but craft beer? Mostly Mythos, Alfa and Fix. Until we discovered a #microbrewery near Xigia. Bottles filled by hand, labeled with a manual machine. A Greek craft brewery with passion in every step! 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/le...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

At Domaine d’Heerstaayen we stepped into one of the oldest vineyards in the Netherlands. #Chardonnay, #Riesling and Pinot Gris thrive here, but it’s the atmosphere that makes it unforgettable. Vines, figs, palm trees and true French charm in the Dutch countryside. 🎥 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/dom...

Sign that points out the direction to the Orangerie

A bottle of Pinot Gris(?) from Domaine d'Heerstaayen

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grow in the protected environment of the orangery.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We visited Ter Dolen brewery in Belgium. On the premises of a 16th-century castle with medieval roots, it was revived with a clear goal: brew traditional Belgian abbey-style beers on historic grounds. If you love #brewery visits, this one’s worth discovering. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/ka...

Castle 'De Dool' in Houthalen-Hechteren, Belgium

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Natural #wine from the Netherlands? Absolutely! At Wijngaard Dassemus, Ron Langeveld and Monique van der Goes farm their vineyard in harmony with nature. No pesticides, herbicides, or artificial inputs. Today it’s 6 ha, organic (Skal) and Demeter #biodynamic. 🎥 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

Ron Langeveld, owner and winemaker at Dassemus Wine Estate

Selection of wines from Dassemus Wine Estate

Ron Langeveld and Monique van der Goes, owners of Dassemus Wine Estate

Cecider, a cider produced at Dassemus Wine Estate

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

When we visited Van Toor Distillery in Vlaardingen, it felt like we stepped straight into Dutch distilling history. This craft distillery has been producing traditional spirits since 1883. From Boerenjongens and Advocaat to Kandeel and their signature Schelvispekel. www.tastytales.tv/distilleries...

Exterior Dutch distillery Van Toor in Vlaardingen.

Schelvispekel, a traditional Dutch fishermen's drink.

Van Toor distillery received the prestigious title of Purveyor to the Royal Household, a mark of excellence and tradition in the Netherlands.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

City trip to London = brewery stop, obviously. Ended up at Howling Hops in Hackney Wick, an old industrial warehouse pouring super-fresh tank beer straight from the brewery. Great vibes, great neighborhood, great pints. Craft beer lover? Don’t skip this one! www.tastytales.tv/breweries/ho...

Brewer at work in the Howling Hops brewery in Hackney Wick, London.

The old industrial building in Hackney Wick that is home to Howling Hops brewery and Tank Bar.

Howling Hops beer served straight from the tanks.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Dutch winemaker Adam Dijkstra once had his sights set on South Africa. A change of plans led him to Germany and ultimately to helping shape the future of winery Colonjes, one of the larger Dutch wineries. Sustainability has been central to the winery’s philosophy. 🎥 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/wij...

A bottle of Belle de Colonjes, a sparkling wine from Dutch winery Colonjes.

Adam Dijkstra in the vineyards of winery De Colonjes.

A stack of wine barrels at the entrance of winery De Colonjes.

One of the vineyards of Dutch winery De Colonjes in Groesbeek.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Duits & Lauret Brewery is located in a special place: Fort Everdingen! Built in the 19th century it is part of what once was a defensive system designed to flood surrounding land and stop invading forces. Marco Lauret crafts here well-balanced, unpasteurized beers. www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

Fort Everdingen, part of the New Holland Waterline.

Beer storage room in the fortress, originally used for explosives.

Fortress doorlock with a set of heavy keys.

Marco Lauret, owner and brewer of Fortbrouwerij Duits & Lauret

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Love to surprise our friends with a fresh cool climate white wine from Château Bon Baron. Belgian Muscat wine from Dutch winemaker Jeanette van der Steen. 2019 vintage, so 6 years old but still a lively and dry wine that wil match well with quite a few dishes. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/wineries/cha...

Holding a bottle and glass of Muscat 2019 from Belgian winery Chateau Bon baron.

Holding a glass of Muscat 2019 from Chateau Bon Baron in front of a painting.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Snowy days like these make us nostalgic ❄️🍺 With the Netherlands covered in snow, we’re thinking back to our visit to Brouwerij De Brabandere in Belgium. 🎥 We sat down with Albert De Brabandere, who now leads this must-visit #brewery as its fifth-generation owner. 👉 www.tastytales.tv/breweries/br...

Brouwerij De Brabandere in Bavikhove, Belgium

Brewing installation Belgian brewery Brouwerij De Brabandere.

Petrus Aged Pale straight from the foeder.

Brewing installation at historic Belgian Family Brewery Brouwerij De Brabandere

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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...

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Part 2 of our story on yeast is about the role of yeast in the brewing process and the difference between ale yeast strains versus lager yeast strains.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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...

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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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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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...

Harvest of Cabernet Cortis grapes at Keulenhof Vineyard

Arjan Stam, founder of Keulenhof Vineyard

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

🇧🇪 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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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-...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

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

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

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.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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...

Winemaker Huib from Dutch natural winery Wijndomein Oude Waalstroom

White pet-nat, made from Johanniter and Solaris grap varieties.

The vineyards of Dutch natural winery Wijndomein Oude Waalstroom

Rosé pet-nat, made from Rondo and Cabernet Cantor grape varieties.

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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...

Glass-stained windows of the St. Laurentius Church, home of Wispe Brewery

Jitze Vellenga, one of the founders of Wispe Brewery

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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...

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Tasty Tales @tastytalestv.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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...

Harvest season at St. Martinus Wine Estate in South Limburg

Stan Beurskens, oenologist and owner of St. Martinus Wine Estate in Vijlen, South Limburg.

Outdoor terrace at Dutch winery St. Martinus Wine Estate in South Limburg.

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