Brouwerij 't IJ

"Two of The Netherland’s most iconic products in one place, Brouwerij ’t IJ is a modern beer brewery that is located next to a windmill. At the brewery you can try all of their tasty organic blonde and dark beers. It’s always lively inside and outside where people are enjoying a beer and some small bites outside at the picnic tables. And for those interested in the brewing process, on the weekends they offer tours in Dutch and English for just over the price of a beer." - Soda Studio

"Situated next to the largest windmill in the country, Brouwerij t’IJ is one of the most well-known breweries in the city for its original wheat Ijwit, several IPAs, and rotating seasonals. It’s a super fun place to burst out in song with the friendly crowds, indoors or outside along the canal, brew in hand. Drink up, then cross the water to Dapperburt, where there’s a large concentration of Arabic and Turkish restaurants interspersed with bars hardly frequented by non-locals. " - paolo espanola

"Situated next to the largest windmill in the country, Brouwerij t’IJ is one of the most well-known breweries in the city for its original wheat Ijwit, several IPAs, and rotating seasonals. It’s a super fun place to burst out in song with the friendly crowds, indoors or outside along the canal, brew in hand. Drink up, then cross the water to Dapperburt, where there’s a large concentration of Arabic and Turkish restaurants interspersed with bars hardly frequented by non-locals." - Paolo Española

"The Brouwerij’t IJ is a charming Dutch brewery situated in an old municipal bathhouse, adjacent to the nearly 300-year-old De Gooyer windmill, just on the eastern outskirts of Amsterdam’s city center. Founded in 1985, it has grown into a popular and idyllic meeting spot for visitors and locals alike. At a time when craft breweries were hard to come by in the Netherlands, founder Kasper Peterson was inspired by his experience with Belgian beer styles and, as his brewery has grown, so has its offerings and experimental nature. The ostrich-and-egg logo was also Peterson’s brainchild, as he had a particular fondness for the oversized avian species (which is fitting in respect to the brewery’s proximity to Amsterdam’s Royal Artis Zoo). The brewery’s offerings include Belgian styles such as dubbels and tripels as well as a pilsner and IPAs. As if enjoying a beer beside a windmill wasn’t enough to entice customers, the Brouwerij’t IJ also serves up puns on the sly. For most unsuspecting and uninitiated tourists, it’s easy for the wordplay to go right over your head since it delightfully deals with the letters i and j. In Dutch, IJ is the name of the river that the brewery sits on. Pronounced “eye,” this could also be used for the Dutch word for “egg,” which is actually spelled ei. Some beers on tap include the IJ Wit (or “Egg White”), the Paas IJ (“Easter Egg”), the IJndejaars (“One Year Old”), and the IJbok (“Egg Buck,” whatever that is), in addition to more standard and less playfully named brews. Continuing with its theme of avian appreciation, the brewery adopted one of the ostriches at the Artis zoo and named her Esasa, Zulu for “be happy.”" - ATLAS_OBSCURA

"This Amsterdam brewery has a unique canal-side location, right next to an old windmill, making the outdoor terrace a popular hangout on sunny days. A handful of the brewery’s own beers are available on tap, including the classics Zatte and Natte, usually alongside a special seasonal brew. A small selection of bar snacks is on offer, like traditional Dutch ossenworst, a smoked beef sausage supplied by Amsterdam butcher De Wit." - Monique van Loon