Utrecht's historic monastic amber ale, revived by Stadsbrouwerij Utrechts Bier from archival recipes. A malt-forward amber with hints of caramel and dried fruit.
Bisschop refers to the medieval Bishop of Utrecht, the dominant political and ecclesiastical power in the city from the 10th to 16th century. Monastery brewing traditions in Utrecht produced amber ales from the medieval period. Stadsbrouwerij Utrechts Bier reconstructed the Bisschop amber ale recipe from archival sources and began brewing at the Paardenveld in the 2010s. It is now the de facto civic beer of Utrecht.
3 editor picks for Bisschop Amber Ale in Utrecht, ranked by editorial score. All Utrecht signature dishes · Bisschop Amber Ale across every city.
Kafe Belgie ★ 4.6
oudegracht · Oudegracht 196, 3511 NX Utrecht
The longest beer list in Utrecht: 200 Belgian bottles and 20 draught lines in a canal-side werfkelder. Open until 04:00 on weekends. A city institution.
Ledig Erf ★ 4.4
centrum · Tolsteegplein 3, 3511 SK Utrecht
Utrecht favourite waterside terrace, packed April to October. Tables line the Tolsteegplein quay. Dutch bar food and draught beer; no reservations.
Stadsbrouwerij Utrechts Bier ★ 4.2
centrum · Paardenveld 1, 3511 PC Utrecht
Utrecht's original city brewery on the Paardenveld, reviving the Bisschop amber ale recipe. The taproom pours amber, pilsner and seasonals on six taps.