1. Plze\u0148, Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CvXSmzeKr_V\/?hl=en\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPlze\u0148 (Pilsen) is the birthplace of Pilsner, the world\u2019s first pale lager. While Pilsner is now produced all over the world, Plze\u0148 is home to the brewery where it all began – the Pilsner Urquell Brewery<\/a>. The brewery first birthed the iconic golden lager back in 1842. They still produce Pilsner Urquell (Original Pilsner) using many of the original methods like the copper brew kettles. You can tour the labyrinth of underground cellars at the brewery while indulging in this historic beer, famed for its perfect foam. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBeer connoisseurs will know that a head of creamy foam protects your beer from oxygen and keeps it fresh for longer, and the Pilsner Urquell Brewery take its foam-to-beer ratio very seriously, with an essential three fingers of foam. The brewery also says the natural oils in their Saaz hops and the proteins in Moravian barley help create the ideal creamy, thick and sweet foam that complements the bitterness of the beer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the pilgrimage to Plze\u0148 is well worth it, beer lovers will also be satisfied in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.<\/a> With the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, and breweries galore, Prague just might be Europe\u2019s beer mecca. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEXPERIENCE IT: Prague Vienna and Budapest<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Bramberg, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CvMUJ5YNO3C\/?img_index=1\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Franconian town of Bamberg in Germany<\/a> is not only extraordinarily beautiful, it\u2019s also a beer oasis. Bramberg first issued a license to brew beer 900 years ago and it was the ideal setting, as beer could be stored in the surrounding sandstone hills and chilled in the icy lakes. The region was also known for its barley and hops, so it truly was the perfect place to brew. In the early 1800s, the town had 65 breweries and a population of just 20,000. Today, there are 70,000 people and nine breweries, along with all the taverns and beer gardens, so you\u2019re sure to find a brew you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWe recommend starting with the local speciality – the Rauchier. It\u2019s a smoky lager, with its distinctive flavor achieved using ancient brewing methods. The malts are kilned over smoked beechwood, and the result is a cosy, smooth brew evoking notes of smoked meats, sawdust, and campfires. The best place to try it is the famous Schlenkerla Tavern<\/a>. Nicknamed the \u2018limping man tavern\u2019, Schlenkerla is renowned for its smoked Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, and its reputation for getting beer tourists happily \u2018schlenkerlared\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRELATED CONTENT: The 10 best beer countries in the world<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Wroc\u0142aw, Poland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CttNBxhNqBE\/\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Poland<\/a> is one of Europe\u2019s most underrated destinations, with extraordinary scenery, rich history, mouthwatering cuisine\u2026 And an exceptional beer culture. You\u2019ll find plenty of great breweries in the biggest cities of Warsaw and Krakow, but head to the lesser-known city of Wroc\u0142aw and you\u2019ll find one of Europe\u2019s greatest beer destinations. There are many excellent microbreweries including Bierhalle, Spi\u017c Brewery and Browar Z\u0142oty Pies in the central market square alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWe also recommend Browar Stu Most\u00f3w<\/a>, or ‘Brewery of the Hundred Bridges’. This artisanal brewery uses local customs and ancient techniques to make delicious craft brews, but they also produce creative, contemporary beers. You can go from sipping on the unique Nigredo Chocolate Mint Foreign Extra Stout to drinking the Grodziskie, a nearly-lost Polish beer made from oak-smoked wheat malt.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEXPERIENCE IT: Best of Poland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Trondheim, Norway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BjFRVGrhx7f\/?hl=en\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVenture far north into N<\/a>orway and you\u2019ll discover beautiful Trondheim, with its colorful cottages lining the stunning Trondheim Fjord. While the scenery and architecture are spectacular on their own, beer lovers will rejoice in the city\u2019s incredible beer culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can sample some of the best Nordic craft beers at the Austmann Bryggeri<\/a> brewery. Here, the brewers use local ingredients like cloudberries, sea buckthorn and spruce tips for a truly unique beer experience. You can also head to the \u00d8X Tap Room<\/a> to try crisp blond ales made with the pristine waters of the Trondheim Fjord, produced in their 300-year-old vaulted cellar. If you visit Trondheim in July, be sure to check out the Trondheim Brewery Festival. The city\u2019s microbreweries put on a fantastic display, with a range of sour, dark and crispy ales made with kveik, the region\u2019s native yeast. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEXPERIENCE IT: Nordic Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Dublin, Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2023\/08\/glass-of-guinness-beer-1024x576.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re a beer lover or not, almost everyone knows about Guinness. It\u2019s one of the world\u2019s most iconic beers, sold in over 150 countries, but you can try it at its birthplace – The Guinness Storehouse<\/a> in Dublin, Ireland<\/a>. The Guinness beer is steeped in history, dating back to 1759 when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on the St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The Guinness Storehouse sits on the site of the original brewery, and you can even see the original lease with Arthur\u2019s famous signature. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo what makes the Guinness stout so loved? The rich, creamy brew is the epitome of Irish brewing mastery. It uses a mix of carbon dioxide and nitrogen to create the beer\u2019s trademark tiny bubbles and dense, velvety foam head. They also use roasted barley to achieve the distinctive dark color and taste of Guinness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even serving a pint of Guinness is an art in itself. Their famous two-part pour technique involves filling the glass about two-thirds full, allowing it to settle, and then topping it off. This ritual ensures the formation of the creamy head and the proper release of the beer’s aromatics. You can soak up all the iconic history and culture of Guinness with a guided tour and tasting through the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Enjoy a pint in the bar, with panoramic views over the city below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED CONTENT: A brief history of Ireland’s national drink, Guinness<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEXPERIENCE IT: Irish Experience<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Ghent, Belgium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Plze\u0148 (Pilsen) is the birthplace of Pilsner, the world\u2019s first pale lager. While Pilsner is now produced all over the world, Plze\u0148 is home to the brewery where it all began – the Pilsner Urquell Brewery<\/a>. The brewery first birthed the iconic golden lager back in 1842. They still produce Pilsner Urquell (Original Pilsner) using many of the original methods like the copper brew kettles. You can tour the labyrinth of underground cellars at the brewery while indulging in this historic beer, famed for its perfect foam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beer connoisseurs will know that a head of creamy foam protects your beer from oxygen and keeps it fresh for longer, and the Pilsner Urquell Brewery take its foam-to-beer ratio very seriously, with an essential three fingers of foam. The brewery also says the natural oils in their Saaz hops and the proteins in Moravian barley help create the ideal creamy, thick and sweet foam that complements the bitterness of the beer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While the pilgrimage to Plze\u0148 is well worth it, beer lovers will also be satisfied in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.<\/a> With the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, and breweries galore, Prague just might be Europe\u2019s beer mecca. <\/p>\n\n\n\n EXPERIENCE IT: Prague Vienna and Budapest<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend starting with the local speciality – the Rauchier. It\u2019s a smoky lager, with its distinctive flavor achieved using ancient brewing methods. The malts are kilned over smoked beechwood, and the result is a cosy, smooth brew evoking notes of smoked meats, sawdust, and campfires. The best place to try it is the famous Schlenkerla Tavern<\/a>. Nicknamed the \u2018limping man tavern\u2019, Schlenkerla is renowned for its smoked Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier, and its reputation for getting beer tourists happily \u2018schlenkerlared\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RELATED CONTENT: The 10 best beer countries in the world<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We also recommend Browar Stu Most\u00f3w<\/a>, or ‘Brewery of the Hundred Bridges’. This artisanal brewery uses local customs and ancient techniques to make delicious craft brews, but they also produce creative, contemporary beers. You can go from sipping on the unique Nigredo Chocolate Mint Foreign Extra Stout to drinking the Grodziskie, a nearly-lost Polish beer made from oak-smoked wheat malt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXPERIENCE IT: Best of Poland<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Venture far north into N<\/a>orway and you\u2019ll discover beautiful Trondheim, with its colorful cottages lining the stunning Trondheim Fjord. While the scenery and architecture are spectacular on their own, beer lovers will rejoice in the city\u2019s incredible beer culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can sample some of the best Nordic craft beers at the Austmann Bryggeri<\/a> brewery. Here, the brewers use local ingredients like cloudberries, sea buckthorn and spruce tips for a truly unique beer experience. You can also head to the \u00d8X Tap Room<\/a> to try crisp blond ales made with the pristine waters of the Trondheim Fjord, produced in their 300-year-old vaulted cellar. If you visit Trondheim in July, be sure to check out the Trondheim Brewery Festival. The city\u2019s microbreweries put on a fantastic display, with a range of sour, dark and crispy ales made with kveik, the region\u2019s native yeast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n EXPERIENCE IT: Nordic Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re a beer lover or not, almost everyone knows about Guinness. It\u2019s one of the world\u2019s most iconic beers, sold in over 150 countries, but you can try it at its birthplace – The Guinness Storehouse<\/a> in Dublin, Ireland<\/a>. The Guinness beer is steeped in history, dating back to 1759 when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on the St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The Guinness Storehouse sits on the site of the original brewery, and you can even see the original lease with Arthur\u2019s famous signature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So what makes the Guinness stout so loved? The rich, creamy brew is the epitome of Irish brewing mastery. It uses a mix of carbon dioxide and nitrogen to create the beer\u2019s trademark tiny bubbles and dense, velvety foam head. They also use roasted barley to achieve the distinctive dark color and taste of Guinness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even serving a pint of Guinness is an art in itself. Their famous two-part pour technique involves filling the glass about two-thirds full, allowing it to settle, and then topping it off. This ritual ensures the formation of the creamy head and the proper release of the beer’s aromatics. You can soak up all the iconic history and culture of Guinness with a guided tour and tasting through the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. Enjoy a pint in the bar, with panoramic views over the city below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RELATED CONTENT: A brief history of Ireland’s national drink, Guinness<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n EXPERIENCE IT: Irish Experience<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Bramberg, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Franconian town of Bamberg in Germany<\/a> is not only extraordinarily beautiful, it\u2019s also a beer oasis. Bramberg first issued a license to brew beer 900 years ago and it was the ideal setting, as beer could be stored in the surrounding sandstone hills and chilled in the icy lakes. The region was also known for its barley and hops, so it truly was the perfect place to brew. In the early 1800s, the town had 65 breweries and a population of just 20,000. Today, there are 70,000 people and nine breweries, along with all the taverns and beer gardens, so you\u2019re sure to find a brew you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Wroc\u0142aw, Poland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Poland<\/a> is one of Europe\u2019s most underrated destinations, with extraordinary scenery, rich history, mouthwatering cuisine\u2026 And an exceptional beer culture. You\u2019ll find plenty of great breweries in the biggest cities of Warsaw and Krakow, but head to the lesser-known city of Wroc\u0142aw and you\u2019ll find one of Europe\u2019s greatest beer destinations. There are many excellent microbreweries including Bierhalle, Spi\u017c Brewery and Browar Z\u0142oty Pies in the central market square alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Trondheim, Norway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Dublin, Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Ghent, Belgium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n