Really great place. If you're not sure what to order, get a 5 beer flight. Then decide which one you like best and order that plus a snack. Try to go before 4 pm to beat the people getting off work. read more

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Great beer served in a real windmill. I don't know how you get more five stars than that. It's super popular and crowded, so if you get cold, meander to the bar next door. It has heat lamps outside and delicious food inside. read more

I had a long walk to this destination, so I was very thirsty & ready for a snack. It was early Friday evening & the place was elbow to elbow. Being thirsty was a disadvantage; it took more than 2 of the (seemed like) 10 oz. pours to quench it. Everytime you move to stand in line to get one, you had to find another place to perch! Excellent service though and quick (for NL) I'm not a fan of belgians and ended up with a seasonal Flink pale ale. The kitchen was stocked with sausages and such and I tried the Ox (tartare) sausage, not bad! I also got some bottles and a t-shirt at the kitchen window. However, the place I found to perch my brew and sausage plate was on the patio...within 10 minutes the place was a fog, THICK fog of cigarette smoke - My eyes and throat still burned the next day. NL should vape more?? Overall it was a Dutch experience. read more

We tried Brouwerij't Ij for an afternoon snack of local cheese, fried sausage and a flight of beer. They had great outdoor seating underneath a windmill and it was a perfect atmosphere to relax after a day of bike riding in Waterland. The Columbus was strong but delicious. read more

Brouwerij 't IJ - Local cheese, fried sausage and a flight of beers. The Columbus was strong, but delicious. - Breweries Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Best Amsterdam beer for locals and tourists! I guess this is one of my favorite hangout with my friends to drink Amsterdam special beers with funny names. And every time they brew another extra new beer. Now there's a beer with coffee in it, my favorite! Just order you're drinks at the bar. In the corner you can order typical Dutch good snacks: cheese, grilled sausage from the grill, ossenworst, dry sausage and don't forget cooked eggs. Try the parsley salt, amazing! It's just restyled, bigger and more seats. Looks good! Outside there's a huge terrace with only sun. I still didn't do the tour, that one still is on my bucketlist! After drinking you can buy a shirt as you're new souvenir, a beer brewery to remember. Great atmosphere! read more

I am an aficionado, and when I heard the place was in a windmill, I feared the worst. Never fear, it's all business inside. I only tried one but it was great, the place is big (inside and out) and everyone was having a great time. The staff were all about getting the beer poured. read more

Brouwerij 't IJ - Quite a few more than 100 bottles of beer on the wall - Breweries Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I was there two weeks ago, my visit included the tour, a few of the drink, and some food. The tour requires signing up and as soon as the place was open, people swamped in to purchase the token for the tour. The fee also includes a token for a free beer so the tour itself was more or less 1 to 2 euro or just free if you are used to expensive beer. I had the food that was rotating on there - apparently they have local eateries come by and have a little booth outside when the weather is nice to support the local eatery and provide some variety. I had the lamp Thai satay I think and it was good. Not exactly beer pairing science there but definitely decent beer food. As for the beer, oh boy I think I tried out 5 out of the six or seven that was on tap - Ijwit, IPA, Natte and Zatte. They were all quite well done and like the tour guide said, the Zatte goes down so smooth, very sweet and it's like lemonade. The tour itself was fascinating. Roughly 20 - 30 minutes long, it talks about the history of microbrew in Amsterdam, which resulted in the brewery, then how it moved into the current location, and how the owner sold it to someone else and now the owner still lives upstairs and can get a free drink whenever. As the tour guide mentioned, you can have their beer a lot of other places so you don't have to go visit them for the beer. However, if it's a nice day out (like it was when I visited), do attempt to visit because the atmosphere was great. 4 out of 5 stars. Would come back again if I had a friend that wanted to go through the tour / the weather is nice. read more

Such a cool place - built next to a windmill. How great is that? The beer was good - a bit mild for an American palette - and the snacks were really nice. Raw beef sausage, soft cheese, grilled sausage - all delicious! I could have used some nice brown bread with those, but they were good on their own. The outdoor seating area is big and inside the tasting room there's a great vibe. Definitely feels like locals frequent the place. Nice to see the Dutch take on the American craft beer scene! read more

This was such a great recommendation! So glad we went. Very cool place and excellent brews. Be aware, they can be strong! read more

Brouwerij 't IJ - Nice outdoor seating on a beautiful day! - Breweries Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

The best brewery in town attached to an old windmill! I go here quite regularly and have never had a bad experience. They do several different beers often along with a seasonal as well. The brewery is set up in old bath houses so it still has the original tiling on the walls and quirky items hanging around showing the past use of the building. The staff are always helpful and friendly and can even answer questions about the building and history of the place. They have a tour that runs at weekends in English and Dutch which includes a free beer at the end. I love the Natte beer and the Columbus (go easy on that one!) You must try the sheep's cheese that they make too. Very good. Be aware that this is a proeflokaal (tasting room) so hours are short and only open from 3 - 8 pm. Enjoy! read more

Great neighborhood spot to chat with the locals or with group of friends. Brewery located in one of the few remaing main windmill gates in Amsterdam. Very laid back and beer is awesome. Tasty bar snacks including the cheese and salami. read more

Brouwerij 't IJ - How many beers can you count after slaming down a few beers? - Breweries Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Hundreds of brews inside a cute windmill building! Signature Holland! There are plenty of bartenders so you get a drink very quickly. Many indoor and outdoor seats to choose from so it was easy to put the feet up and enjoy the beers. They have flights but are very willing to let you taste anything. I enjoyed a few of the IPAs very much. There is also a place to get light bites in the corner for snacking. Would recommend for craft beer lovers! read more

I absolutely loved this place. We didn't eat anything, but we snagged a flight, trying nearly everything they had on tap and then had two more beers to round things out after. The prices were DEFINITELY right. Cheapest when you go to the place of origin. They do have snacks, which looking around seemed tasty bar fare, but we just sadly weren't hungry at the time. Maybe cause we drank most of our calories. Favorites were the zatte and the natte. We wanted to tour the brewery, but they were under construction. wah wah wah. Added bonus? a picture with a windmill-- only one we saw on our trip. read more

This was one of my favorite stops in Amsterdam, and I heard about it from the guy at Mac Bikes. Easy to find, as it's one of the only windmills in the city! The tour filled up, so I didn't get to go, so sure to get there prior to 4pm if you're serious. I sat on the patio and meet some locals. The beer was around 2 euros each and amazing - they don't export, so you can only find it in Amsterdam. They also have a sampler for 5 euros, which is a sure thing. I also tried the ossenworst (raw beef sausage) and it was worth every bite. read more

The tour is great, the guide is very engaging, you get to taste some hops, and get a beer at the end! I really enjoyed it. Their beers were really good and the staff is so friendly. There are great people watching tables all around the place too. read more

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We visited here on a Monday when they opened at 2pm. It was not busy at all but my understanding is that it is packed on the weekend. People have complained that it is not centrally located but if you plan a day of it, the rembrandt house zoo and brewery are all pretty close to each other. As far as the beer goes this was not best beer that I had in Amsterdam, but it was good. The windmill was an added attraction and the alfresco seating was amazing. read more

Short bike ride from the city center with a route that winds along a pleasant path away from the mayhem toward the landmark windmill. My friends enjoyed the sampler and I liked my beer. You can explore what's on tap while still knowing what to expect because of useful descriptions and bartenders. There were plenty of Dutch enjoying an early start to their weekend and some friendly tourists from Israel and other parts of Europe. Check it out! read more

We tried the beer flight..good mix before you you choose one. Also tried the cheese and sausage snack, which went well with the beers! read more

Brouwerij 't IJ - Beer flight with Sausage and Cheese combo - Breweries Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Really a nice place to land on a rainy day. It's a twofer...a windmill and a brewery with great fresh beverages. The vibe is casual.

This place is a lot of fun especially when you are on a date or out with friends. We had the beer tasting set and judged each beer separately. We finally determined the two winners and ordered those in a larger size. This place just has a great vibe, or as the Dutch say "gezellig". There is an indoor and outdoor seating area, which is perfect when the sun is out. It does get very busy so finding somewhere to sit may be difficult. It's a very easygoing place so everything is self-service. If you are into special beers or just want to taste something local then you should stop by. read more

Brouwerij 't IJ - The two winners! - Breweries Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Pretty good! The beer is pretty good, but not great, for my palate. We went next door and grabbed a burger that was delish.

Had beer and a tour. Didn't try any food. Huge windmill that this place is in. They have tours. Really busy so be prepared to look to find a seat. Beer was so-so. read more

Very good beer! In a very cool quintessential European setting. The 6 hop IPA was fantastic and the summer wheat beer was incredible! I really enjoyed this brewery. They do service food it is all bar food though. Grilled sausage, aged dryed sausage and cheese. Oh yeah boiled eggs this is bar food in Amsterdam they have boiled eggs at every bar. If you are a beer nerd like me go to this place gives you a great European vibe. read more

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Breweries are always on my list when traveling and this did disappoint. I figured we would have to arrive early because it gets crowded. We arrived 30 min after they opened and got one of the last tables. The Natte and Zatte are delicious. I didn't have one bad beer. I would say arrive early because the flights were sold out. Obviously with the exchange rate it wasn't different but the beers were really reasonably priced. I could go every day! read more

Great beer and snacks. Inexpensive, 3 Euro for a beer. Very fast self service and very easy location on Tram 14. They have "American" brews they make IPA and several other American styles. Personally, I tried their Tripels. read more

Brouwerij 't IJ was the one brewery that some friends said I needed to swing by when I was in Amsterdam. As such, we paid a quick visit (not so quick - the tram ride took a while) out to the famed windmill to see the brewery next to it. It is not very big; the fact that there were a sizable number of people sitting outside, at tables that had no heaters, was an interesting sight for a foreigner (and perhaps a sign of the hardier material the Dutch are made out of). Once inside, it was jam-packed, with no seats in sight...not wanting to bear the chilliness outdoors, we found a small ledge and simply leaned against the wall. We were still able to grab a beer sampler at the bar without too much trouble, and then it was time to taste. And perhaps this is where I will get a bit heretical - the beer, to be frank, was not that memorable. Sure, it's more interesting than a generic Heineken or many of the famous European names that are now owned by the macro labels, but compared to the craft brews I have sampled elsewhere in Europe, or even in Holland (Jopenkerk in Haarlem was much better, and more creative to boot), the ones here are quite average. Perhaps it was the keg on tap - most of the beers seemed a tad flat, although I took that to be the 'distinctive' flavor of 't IJ beers - but simply put, the beer was below the standards I was expecting. It's still worth a stop by if you are going to snap some pictures of the 'brewery in the windmill' (it's not actually in it), and the atmosphere is cozy and lively - all good things. I didn't try the snacks, so perhaps the food redeems the beer quality a little bit. But in all honesty, I would seek out another brewery next time I am in town. Simply put...this spot, sadly, is quite overrated (especially based on the aggregate Yelp rating). read more

I brought friends from home here to see a windmill in Amsterdam. They took their pictures as proof that, indeed, they are in the Netherlands. But, the highlight of the trip to Amsterdam Oost is not the windmill but the brewery where they sell bad ass, down-to-the-core, great beers. At 2 to 4 euros each glass, this place allows you to savor different brews of microbreweries in the locality while absorbing the stripped-down interiors of the lively drinking hole. Must definitely go back here and bring more drinking buddies next time. read more

The beer is good and this is a great place to be on a sunny day. I have never tried the food (cheese and sausages), but did I mention the beer is good? I should also note it's pretty dang cheap. Wish it was a bit closer to my home. Also! If you have friends in town who for whatever reason want to buy a Heineken tee shirts, Brouwerij 't Ij's tee shirts are way cooler souvenir for a beer drinker. read more

If you want to see a windmill come here. If you want to try some of the best beers in Amsterdam, from one of the widest ranges, also come here. Oh and the food platters are pretty decent too. read more

Good prices and solid beer. The food menu is limited to cheese, dried meats and other bar snacks but what we had was good. I would recommend a beer flight as all the choices were well done. read more

Cheap good strong beer. Seems like all the international students go here. Theres only one bathroom for women so be prepared to hold it in like a trojan horse. or do what I did and go to the less busy restaurant next door pretending to be a customer. On your way out, just wave to a random couple seated and say "I'll be right back you go ahead without me" and run like hell out of the place. read more

The place must be in Amsterdam! But please notice, the beer is very strong (and very tasty)!

Great place, just around the corner.. nice combination of locals & tourists last but not least: great beers!!

Really cool place to grab a couple beers outside. Has a nice selection of various brews. I found the beers to be pretty unique and interesting (at a very good price). It is located right on the canal with the view of a windmill. Unfortunately, it gets very crowded so seating becomes very limited. read more

Really liked the vibe of this place. We ordered a flight of each of their beers and loved it. Very good value for the price.

My travel companion said that the book "Lonely Planet" recommends to visit this place if you want to have a taste of good Amsterdam beer. It was an interesting visit, we wandered around Amsterdam trying to find it. It is actually cool that it's sort of away from the main tourist belt. We got lost a couple of times even though the giant windmill should be not so hard to find, the maze of rivers and bridges could get in the way. When we found it, we tried a couple of their brews and it was worth the effort getting there. And of course the wind mill was awesome. read more

This was a recommendation from the owner of the houseboat we rented for a few days. A Great great destination! We took the tour. Staff speaks perfect English. People are coming from all around the world. The place gets pretty crowded but it's a really fun thing to do if you're in an area. It was raining during our visit but if you get to go in summer time, the owner said that many locals come and drink in the little patio outside, by the canal! I highly recommend it. read more

I love their beers and the atmosphere. It is a good place where to bring visitors who want to taste something local. When weather is good, it is fantastic to hang out on their terrace. It's a kind of place where you normally go for one drink and end up having some more. You can find their beers in many supermarkets and beer shops now, so you can always have them in your fridge. read more

In this updated review I will lower the score from 5 to 4 stars. I've been here 4 or 5 times and each time I've tried to order their tasting-tray, and never succeed. This time the reason where "we don't serve them right now" I asked the girl in the bar Why and she got very annoyed with me and even more so after I told her that I've been there so many times without succeeding to get one. When I went back to the bar for round two she ignored me several times until someone else took my order. read more

This is perfect for what it is - a casual brewery with a few quality beers on tap (and yes it's set in the base of an authentic Dutch windmill). We pulled up to a long table with a bench and snacked on small portions of homemade sausage and local cheese with our pilsners. A good mix of tourists, locals, older men, and college students. It's feels fresh without being hip and historic without being dank. A must visit spot when you're in Amsterdam. Crowd grew to capacity by about 6 pm on a Tuesday, which I imagine adds to the fun as the crowd spills out front during the warmer months. read more