Did you know that Amersfoort has always been a true city of beer? Because of its location on the Eem River, brewers had access to high quality water. This was necessary for the production of beer, lots and lots of beer! In the Middle Ages the city had no less than 50 breweries, which at the time was good for a4th place in the top 5 beer cities of the Netherlands.
Even today, beer plays an important role in Amersfoort, which is why we have put together the one and only Amersfoort Beer Route, so you can discover the tastiest beers in Amersfoort!
Traditional beer
Location: Kleine Spui 18
For truly traditional beers, visit Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen in the middle of the city center, where the brewery's roots go back to 1626! From the small terrace you have a view of the beautiful historic Koppelpoort. The gleaming copper kettles give the café an artisanal feel. The beer called Vuurvogel is one of the beers that dates back to the time of the brewery's founding, and is well worth a try. What makes De Drie Ringen so special is that they still use a traditional fermentation room. Want to know more about exactly how this process works? Then take one of the tours of the brewery.
From kitchenware to breweries
Location: Mijnbouwweg 15
The largest beer production takes place at Rock City Brewing. A real beer factory on the Mijnbouwweg. Owner Koen began brewing beer as a hobbyist in his own kitchen, which has since grown into a nationally sold brand. What is important to Rock City is authenticity and conviviality. This is evident in the decoration of the location and the special flavors of beer. Inside you will find vintage sofas, a sleek oak interior with a view of the huge steel brew kettles and lots of plants. Outside, you'll find an attractive covered terrace. In the cool brewpub they serve the most daring beers as well as the most delicious Nachos pulled pork of Amersfoort!
Taste it yourself
Amersfoort proves it’s a true beer city with its wide selection of local breweries. How about the beers from Brouwerij ‘t Mirakel, Louis Loyal, Oerbron Brewery, De Rode Hoed Brewery, Katuin Brewery, Kwartierbier, or Eric’s Beer Craft? Want to sample all these beers? Then visit the following beer bars or beer shops:
Follow the Amersfoort Beer Tour and find out for yourself!
To honor our beautiful beer city, we’ve developed an Amersfoort Beer Tour that takes you past all these hotspots! Along the way, you’ll pass various city parks and a stretch of the picturesque Laak River.
Want to do the route by bike? Then pay attention: most pubs are located in the downtown shopping area. In Amersfoort, cycling in the shopping area is allowed before 11:00 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m. (Thursday after 9:00 p.m.). If you can still cycle at all after this tour. ;-)
Download the GPX file for the Amersfoort Beer Tour
Have fun & cheers!
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