This is our unique canal cruise, an Amsterdam beer cruise with bitterballen! On this canal cruise you will get the unique experience of trying Brouwerij ’t IJ beers and traditional Dutch bitterballen. This unique experience is topped off by having our guide and Beer Ambassador Maarten on hand to help you discover the unique flavours of Amsterdam beer and food. You will get to try a number of the Brouwerij ’t IJ brew, including their first brew. Also, you will be stopping off at De Molen, the windmill next to the ‘t IJ brewery.
What to expect
You will get to kick back and relax as we take you on a scenic journey of the Amsterdam IJ and world heritage Amsterdam canals. All of this whilst you are enjoying four amazing beers from the t’ IJ brewery. Our beer ambassador will take you on a sensory journey of tastes and smell as you are regaled in the notes of each beer. You will also get to learn more about how the beers are brewed and the history of the brewery itself. No beer should be consumed without a snack and nothing pairs better with beer than bitterballen. When it comes to bitterballen, there are none better than the top rated Bitterballen Amsterdam to give you a true Amsterdam experience.
Now back to the cruise. Whilst enjoying your bitterballen and beer, you can enjoy the sights of Amsterdam as we gently cruise the Amsterdam waterways. There are so many interesting sights to see and Amsterdam viewed from the water is a special experience. The hustle and bustle of the city ebbs away as you enjoy the calm and serene experience of slowly navigating the canals.
Key Features of the Amsterdam Beer Cruise with Bitterballen
- 90 Minute cruise along the IJ and Amsterdam canals
- English guide explaining the beers and the brewery
- 4 glasses of beer from the Brouwerij ‘t IJ
- Bitterballen snacks
- A beer to take home
- Stop off at the De Molen windmill next to the brewery
- Minimum age is 18 years
