The last few years craft beer is rising in Amsterdam. There are lot of independent micro brewers popping up throughout the city. You can find them in the north, south, east and west of Amsterdam. Some of them brew beer on the spot, others have a brewery outside the city since there is simply not enough room for them to brew their beers. Another trend is that beer brewers open a tasting room or brewpub at their brewery so beer drinkers can sample their stuff immediately or take home with them. Here are a few breweries where you can sit down and enjoy craft beer.
Beer breweries where you can sample beer
Brouwerij Troost
Brouwerij Troost is one of the largest local brewers. They have four brewpubs throughout the city. Their brewpubs have a low key atmosphere and a styled interior. You can also have something to snack or to eat at Brouwerij Troost.
Brouwerij Troost De Pijp
Cornelis Troostplein
Amsterdam De Pijp
Brouwerij Troost Westerpark
Pazzanistraat 25-27
Amsterdam Westerpark
Brouwerij Troost Oost
Land van Cocagneplein 1A
Amsterdam East
Brouwerijj Troost Oud-West
Bilderdijkstraat 205 hs
Amsterdam Old West
De Prael
The first location of De Prael lies in the heart of the red light district. They are located on a spot where the used to ship beer. Right next door to the small brewery is a large tasting room. It’s dark and cozy inside and you can sample their beers and have some real Dutch snacks like bitterballen. They’ve opened a second location outside the city center where there’s more room for brewing beer and they’ve also got a tasting room there.
De Prael
Oudezijds Armsteeg 26
Bierbrouwerij Amsterdam Centrum
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De Prael Houthavens
Nieuwe Hemweg 2
Bierbrouwerij Amsterdam West
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Poesiat & Kater
This beer brewery is housed in a former animal shelter. The large tasting room is light and has a minimalistic interior. You can sample their beers on their large terrace or inside in the brewpub. They also serve bites and meals.
Poesiat & Kater
Polderweg 648
Amsterdam East
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Oedipus Brewing
Oedipus Brewing is one of the most relaxed brewpubs in Amsterdam. Especially during Summer it’s a great hang out to sample some beer and have some food. Their selection of home brewed beer is awesome and very divers. Don’t forget to order a burger from The Beef Chief. It’s one of the best burgers in town!
Oedipus Brewing
Gedempt Hamerkanaal 85
Amsterdam North
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Walhalla Taproom
A new and small brewery in Amsterdam North. They have a terrace and a small taproom. You can watch them brew their beers while you sip from your glass or bottle of beer.
Walhalla Taproom
Spijkerkade 10
Amsterdam North
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Brouwerij ’t IJ
On the eastside of Amsterdam you can find Brouwerij ’t IJ. A big brewery with a big terrace. It’s always crowded on their terrace. You can sample their beers and they also have smaller glasses so you can do a flight of their beers. They don’t serve meals, but do have so small bites to go with your beer.
Brouwerij ’t IJ
Funenkade 7
Amsterdam East
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Butcher’s Tears
This beer brewery is probably one of the most unknown of all the beer breweries. It’s hidden in Amsterdam South and they have a small improvised terrace. On busy days guests can be quite creative in turning things into furniture to sit on or put their beer on. It’s a superrelaxed place and great for chilling with a few beers.
Butcher’s Tears
Karperweg 46
Amsterdam South
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De Bierfabriek
Due to it’s location De Bierfabriek is a wellknown beer brewery. It’s has a big tasting room and it can be pretty crowded. But if you’re in the center area and craving beer, fries and roasted chicken, then you’re in the right place.
De Bierfabriek
Nes 67
Amsterdam Center
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