Café Foeders
overviewTYPE: Beer Café (BC)
HOOD: De Pijp STREET: Ceintuurbaan 257 HOMEPAGE: Café Foeders TRANSIT: Tram Map / Metro Map TAPS: Yes FOOD: No |
The Full Pour
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For those new to the function of a foeder (pronounced: food-er), the simple definition is that it is a substantially larger version of the typical barrel utilized for the fermentation/aging of wine and beer. Due to their rather unique proportions, there are two main attributes for their use. Those being an optimized wood-to-liquid ratio (allowing for longer-term and multiple fermentation options) and space savings. Since these vessels are popular for aging sour/wild ales, it is no accident that Foeders is an expert purveyor of this style of beery delights. While the name is somewhat juxtaposed to the actual size of the stylish space, the reader should know that the cozy intimacy of this remarkable bar is only just the beginning of its charm.
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Why is this on THL?
Anyone following The Hop Leaves on Instagram will notice that lambics (and sour beers in general) are somewhat of a recurring theme. While all sorts of beer styles are celebrated on this website, sometimes it's difficult for that particular interest to not shine through. If you are an enthusiast of this specific vein of beer as well, you should probably bump Foeders up on your Amsterdam priority list. For those not necessarily into wild ales, you should visit too. In addition to the Belgian offerings, there are many styles (42 taps total) from other local and international brewers to choose from. You may even find yourself speaking with a local brewer that has taken over a portion of the taps. Let's get into a few additional reasons why this place is so highly recommended by The Hop Leaves for all beer wanderers.
If you are lucky, you will visit Foeders when Yuri is behind the gorgeous bar. During a recent trip to Amsterdam, where more than one visit was logged (yes, it's that great), he was typically in there expertly taking care of business. So, there is a high probability for this being the outcome for your visit too. Yuri is the consummate and personable host for your time here. He is both engaging and knowledgeable, all the while executing this soulful operation with ease. He's clearly proud of his Belgian roots, enjoys what he does and somehow works some real magic within this historic bar.
The Greek fabulist Aesop famously said that "A man is known by the company he keeps." It may not be too big of a leap to see this thinking on display at Foeders. In speaking with the wonderful staff, friends and regulars that mingle here, you cannot help but get a sense that you've stumbled onto something very special.
If you are lucky, you will visit Foeders when Yuri is behind the gorgeous bar. During a recent trip to Amsterdam, where more than one visit was logged (yes, it's that great), he was typically in there expertly taking care of business. So, there is a high probability for this being the outcome for your visit too. Yuri is the consummate and personable host for your time here. He is both engaging and knowledgeable, all the while executing this soulful operation with ease. He's clearly proud of his Belgian roots, enjoys what he does and somehow works some real magic within this historic bar.
The Greek fabulist Aesop famously said that "A man is known by the company he keeps." It may not be too big of a leap to see this thinking on display at Foeders. In speaking with the wonderful staff, friends and regulars that mingle here, you cannot help but get a sense that you've stumbled onto something very special.
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FOOD OPTIONS:
Little Collins
Little Collins