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RyanWright · Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Posts: 58 Location: etobicoke

Hi guys, in september I will be travelling to Europe and making stops in Munich, Bamberg, Brugge, and brussels. It goes without saying that as a beer lover, this is a dream trip, especially being able to attend Oktoberfest in Munich for a few days! I am doing my own research, but I would appreciate any tips offered by Bartowellers related to these four great cities. Thanks.

Ryan.

Brews Phillips · Joined: 24 Jun 2001 Posts: 162 Location: Ottawa

I'll make a beer-related food suggestion. You may forget to eat in Brugges since you will be so busy trying all the fantastic beers. So make sure to head over to the Cambrinus Restaurant in Brugges (after finishing up at 't Brugs Beertje

) and try the Carbonnade Flamande cooked with Gulden Draak. Fantastic!

Enjoy your trip.

JerCraigs · Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 2681 Location: North York

Highly recommend the food at Cambrinus, we had a 'Brewers Plate' price fix deal when we went. Brugs Beertje was great for a little salad/pate/cheese plates for a lighter snack.

RyanWright · Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Posts: 58 Location: etobicoke

Thanks for the Belgium tips guys...I realized that there was another thread that also covered hotspots in Belgium. If there is any advice on Munich or Bamberg, it would be much appreciated. Cheers.

Belgian · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 7014 Location: I Heart TO

The beer hotspots in Munich may be the breweries and monasteries surrounding it, rather than places in the center so much (like the Paulaner by the river and the Andechser An Dom.) I have a few on my list still.

Some pf these are acessible by S-Bahn, a very reasonable prospect. You can also stay in places like Aying etc. much cheaper than in 'central' Munich (technically a ciry but Munich feels very much like a larger provincial town.)

The Bayerisches Nationalmuseum is great (if only to escape the weather). Central Munich and environs is great for wandering, so grab a tour guide map & go for a stroll or take a little streetcar tour. Get "Rick Steves Germany 2008."

Bamberg is great for an all-day exploration, or I imagine overnight - clearly Heller Trum and Brauerei Speziale are brewing highlights, as is the cathedral. Some pretty river views and bridges that have buildings. There is SO much old architecture and art in Germany, you can just wing it anywhere and see a lot.
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shintriad · Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 522 Location: Toronto

Wow, Bamberg. I loved that town. I can't remember the place I ate at (I had pork medallions in mushroom gravy, which is pretty common for the region), but it had a cozy, cave-like atmosphere and the food was delicious. I got terrible food poisoning, but what are the chances it would happen again?

Found these links on the web, which look pretty useful as far as Bamburg goes:

http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/16436/12bcf/2/
http://www.franconiabeerguide.com/jezzap.asp
http://www.beer-pages.com/protz/features/bamberg-2.htm

Belgian · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 7014 Location: I Heart TO

Roland + Russell · Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 383 Location: Burlington, ON.

Having just returned from Europe, here is one suggestion of a great place and brewery to visit.... although not quite in Munich, Klosterbrauerei Andechs is certainly worth the drive and the effort.

Not only will you be able to taste their amazing beers, there is so much to see... the monastery, its Baroque church, Carl Orff's grave.

The monastery cafeteria serves up tasty and generous portions of good German classics such as pork hocks and schnitzel. It is a weekly menu so the choice consists of a daily special, but you can't go wrong whatever is on the menu is guaranteed to be delicious and to pair well with beer.

You will not be disappointed if you go. Happy trails:)
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