TRAVELS for BEER by Bill Washawanny
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Travel adventures in finding and tasting the great beers of the world 

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The view from our room at Hotel Erasmus.

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Wall decorations at Brasserie Erasmus, which serves great beer food.

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Brouwerij Straffe Hendrik-De Halve Maan brewing since 1856

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Zot brown at the end of the tour is delicious.

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A perfect spot on a sunny afternoon, Terrastje. Good beer list and good bistro type food.

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Looking back at Terrastje, you have canal views from the outside seats

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Inside the oldest bar, Ulissinghe, it's perfect to dodge a rainshower.

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Don't let the outside fool you...go on in!
Ulissinghe, circa 1515?

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Curiosa, downstairs and awesome. Good beers and food.

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Once down the stairs, the cellar is a great place to taste some new beers.

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This sight of empty crates got me excited! Next door was a terrific beer store named B2B.

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We purchased a special edition Rochefort and two goblets. The manager said to cellar the beer and never drink it! I promised him I would wait till the day before I die.