Amersfoort: Rock City

Mark Lineman and I, at Rock City

Mark from Lineman** needed a ‘seasoned campaigner’ (his words) to accompany him to the Rock City and Friends festival in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. And I didn’t hesitate to sign up. The event was in its second year after a successful debut. Our journey took ages and included two planes, one train and an automobile. But we were able to smile when we arrived just in time!

Rock City Extra Fresh

There were loads of beers waiting for us, brewer Erik was particularly excited about his fresh hop IPA and at 3.5% it was a good starting point. It was beautifully fresh and floral. A few of Eric’s own beers were pouring too, including a really smokey porter which reminded me of Laphroaig.

With Bernard from Pigs and Bears Brewing

Our bar neighbour Pigs and Bears was pouring a nice range of beers including a black sour and a Belgian barrel aged Tripel called Christine which was very popular.

Mark doing a bit…

Back on the Lineman bar and Fluid Dynamic and Killing Time were flying out. We took turns on the bar so that both of us had the chance to enjoy the event.

With Mario from Bådin

It was great to catch up with Mario from Bådin. We had good craic over the two days. Next to him Baxbier were serving a Yuzu and Cucumber Lager called Ogorki Impreza  that I have to say was excellent.

Wieke from Rock City, pouring some Shapes and Objects

I loved It’s Fall, Gone To The Woods an American IPA from Shapes and Objects. Their Hazy – What’s The Frequency was also very tasty.

Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen

Stadsbrouwerij De Drie Ringen were also pouring at the festival and their home was only a short walk away so I made a point of popping in. Their Bok was exemplary. It was great to see traditional brewing being practiced and, judging by the crowd, well received.

Rock City

I have to say that Rock City and Friends was excellent, the guys looked after us so well and the atmosphere was amazing. Well done to all of the team and the volunteers who helped to pull it off. Walter and Koen are running a great show. And a special mention of Celest who kept smiling even when I was making a mess! The chef also did a great job of keeping us fed with sandwiches and I was introduced to the joys of Hutspot*! I would recommend a visit the next time you’re in The Netherlands, it’s only a quick hop from Amsterdam. Sláinte!

Fun times!

*potatoes and carrots mashed up with some sausages chopped into it. He served it with a beer gravy and picalili. Tasted better than it sounds and made for good soakage.

Hutspot!

** I sell his beer in my capacity with Fourcorners

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