Copenhagen - A beer geek's rough guide

[tbub18]

Planning to stop over to Himmeriget on Thursday October 6th if any Copenhagen people are around, shoot me a message. Meeting a couple people to trade/share bottles, more the merrier!

Also planning to hit Koelschip, but not sure when yet...

 

[tbub18]

Planning to stop over to Himmeriget on Thursday October 6th if any Copenhagen people are around, shoot me a message. Meeting a couple people to trade/share bottles, more the merrier!

Also planning to hit Koelschip, but not sure when yet...

Plan on Oct 6th is Himmeriget then walk over to Koelschip. So far there are three of us, hit me up if you wanna join!

 

[bostoneans]

Literally stumbled upon Koelschip while wandering around before dinner one night. Super friendly, super knowledgable, great bottle and tap options. A tad pricey but just what we were looking for in a lambic bar.

Also, while not beer related, Ralae is right around the corner and is a really interesting/excellent dinner experience.

Gonna be in Copenhagen from the 15th until the 20th. I made a reservation at Ralae. What did you think? what was the food like?

 

[GregorySingh]

I ate at ralae last month after Himmeriget and Koelship. It was an awesome dining experience, and the perfect meal after drinking a lot of lambic/geuze. Also had one of the most amazing and unique deserts I've ever had.

 

[thegerm87]

Gonna be in Copenhagen from the 15th until the 20th. I made a reservation at Ralae. What did you think? what was the food like?

I was really impressed with the food. The dishes were simple, well composed, and creative. They didn't use any ingredients we hadn't already heard of/eaten in the past - they just ended up using/preparing those ingredients in ways we'd never even thought of - so it was a fun experience while still being really approachable overall. The portions are relatively small but if you've ever been anywhere similar, you'll know what to expect.

 

[bostoneans]

I was really impressed with the food. The dishes were simple, well composed, and creative. They didn't use any ingredients we hadn't already heard of/eaten in the past - they just ended up using/preparing those ingredients in ways we'd never even thought of - so it was a fun experience while still being really approachable overall. The portions are relatively small but if you've ever been anywhere similar, you'll know what to expect.

Awesome! thank you so much for the info. That's pretty much what I was expecting.

 

[MrOrla]

Barley Wine has closed, i remember reading something about it.

 

[macpete]

Barley Wine has closed, i remember reading something about it.

Yes, unfortunately that's true Had my last visit there a couple of weeks ago. I've now removed it from the list of bottle shops.

 

[MrOrla]

Yes, unfortunately that's true Had my last visit there a couple of weeks ago. I've now removed it from the list of bottle shops.

It was a shame, beacuse of his health right? He still does tastings and those things?

 

[ChairmanHoltz1]

This seems like the best place to post about my Copenhagen trip. macpete's list was very helpful in planning my trip. Himmeriget and Koelschip are must-visits. Great bottle lists and reasonable prices. At Himmeriget it was funny seeing the locals go crazy for a Monkish hazy IPA on tap while I was obsessing over the bottle list.

I would strongly recommend skipping Ølbutikken. To say the shelves were half-full would be extremely generous. Selection is almost non-existent. With no inventory and one tap line, it's hardly a "business" in any meaningful way. Kihoskh, on the other hand, was very nice: a well-curated selection with good prices. As noted by others, the bulk of the bottles are downstairs.

There's no Uber or comparable service, but biking and walking will get you just about everywhere you'd want to go.

 

[DCLA]

I would strongly recommend skipping Ølbutikken. To say the shelves were half-full would be extremely generous. Selection is almost non-existent. With no inventory and one tap line, it's hardly a "business" in any meaningful way.

That's unfortunate. When I went last September, they had just been cleaned out by the Blabaer event a few weeks prior and made it seem like they would regroup and restock the place. It sounds like it's in the same shape as before which was mostly barren.

 

[BirdUp]

This seems like the best place to post about my Copenhagen trip. macpete's list was very helpful in planning my trip. Himmeriget and Koelschip are must-visits. Great bottle lists and reasonable prices. At Himmeriget it was funny seeing the locals go crazy for a Monkish hazy IPA on tap while I was obsessing over the bottle list.

I would strongly recommend skipping Ølbutikken. To say the shelves were half-full would be extremely generous. Selection is almost non-existent. With no inventory and one tap line, it's hardly a "business" in any meaningful way. Kihoskh, on the other hand, was very nice: a well-curated selection with good prices. As noted by others, the bulk of the bottles are downstairs.

There's no Uber or comparable service, but biking and walking will get you just about everywhere you'd want to go.

This might explain the empty shelves at Ølbutikken. Also I've used uber a bunch in Copenhagen.

 

[ChairmanHoltz1]

Also I've used uber a bunch in Copenhagen.

Uber used to be in Copenhagen until very recently (https://goo.gl/URebPt). A court order last year and impending regulations effectively made Uber illegal. Having just been in Copenhagen this past weekend, I can say confidently that Uber is totally unavailable.

 

[BirdUp]

Uber used to be in Copenhagen until very recently (https://goo.gl/URebPt). A court order last year and impending regulations effectively made Uber illegal. Having just been in Copenhagen this past weekend, I can say confidently that Uber is totally unavailable.

I stand corrected. That's sucks.

 

[angry_lobster]

Currently looking at restaurants for the couple of days that I'll be in CPH as the following: Host, Restaurant Koefoed, Amass, 108, and Sollerod Kro. The last one is on there because I wanted to get an older Danish dining experience but a friend who lives there is pushing Baest over it. Any thoughts on current selection of reservations?

 

[simont1]

Currently looking at restaurants for the couple of days that I'll be in CPH as the following: Host, Restaurant Koefoed, Amass, 108, and Sollerod Kro. The last one is on there because I wanted to get an older Danish dining experience but a friend who lives there is pushing Baest over it. Any thoughts on current selection of reservations?

baest works for lunch or just to go buy to share a pizza

 

[Macenson]

My wife and I are Copenhagen bound at the end of August. I would love to meet up with some locals for some food and drinks to learn about the area, culture, and history of Denmark. Then onto Norway and Sweden if there are any other takers.

 

[HenrikO]

My wife and I are Copenhagen bound at the end of August. I would love to meet up with some locals for some food and drinks to learn about the area, culture, and history of Denmark. Then onto Norway and Sweden if there are any other takers.

Let me know if/when/where you're coming to Sweden!
I live a bit off the beaten track but may be able to come to Stockholm/Göteborg/Malmö.

 

[user 306926]

This thread is relevant to my interests.

Once again I have to jump over to Paris for meetings (right after Zwanze day). We have a facility in Ahus that I may visit following those meetings. Makes sense to tackle Copenhagen for a couple nights. Working on logistics and am excited at the possibilities. Bummer about War Pigs BBQ execution.

I need a good line on Frederiksdal cherry wine bottles TO GO

 

[DCLA]

This thread is relevant to my interests.

Once again I have to jump over to Paris for meetings (right after Zwanze day). We have a facility in Ahus that I may visit following those meetings. Makes sense to tackle Copenhagen for a couple nights. Working on logistics and am excited at the possibilities. Bummer about War Pigs BBQ execution.

I need a good line on Frederiksdal cherry wine bottles TO GO

FWIW - I had a friend check out the BBQ at War Pigs and they were impressed. I wish I had tried it to really give an honest opinion but maybe it's not as bad as it was made out to be or maybe it has improved.

 

[Macenson]

Let me know if/when/where you're coming to Sweden!
I live a bit off the beaten track but may be able to come to Stockholm/Göteborg/Malmö.

Sounds great! I'll shoot you a PM. We might be in Göteborg or Malmö, still planning, but I like to get off the beaten path to see how life is outside of the cities. We'll be hiking around Flam, Norway hiking so if there is a smaller town near you we can look to add it to the list. There is also a small chance I will be staying in Sweden for some extra days for work or going to Open Brewery days at 3F so there is another chance to meet up. Let me know if there are some US beers you're looking for.

 

[MrOrla]

This thread is relevant to my interests.

Once again I have to jump over to Paris for meetings (right after Zwanze day). We have a facility in Ahus that I may visit following those meetings. Makes sense to tackle Copenhagen for a couple nights. Working on logistics and am excited at the possibilities. Bummer about War Pigs BBQ execution.

I need a good line on Frederiksdal cherry wine bottles TO GO

Ahus is guess is Århus? If you arent familiar with the city, there are good beer places aswell, Mikkeller, Mikkeller Bottle shop, Fermentoren, Ølsnedkeren, Flask(BottleShop), Hantwerk (Local Brewpub), FairBar(Bar). Cheers!

 

[Fahmie25]

Will be in Copenhagen tomorrow through Friday if anyone else is around and wants to share bottles!

also-is Olbuttiken closed now? Their Facebook is a bit unclear.

 

[sneakychi]

also-is Olbuttiken closed now? Their Facebook is a bit unclear.

Wasn't open when I was there in the middle of May, but heard that someone were taking over the place. But according to Ratebeer: Ølbutikken (OUT OF BUSINESS).

 

[MrOrla]

Will be in Copenhagen tomorrow through Friday if anyone else is around and wants to share bottles!

also-is Olbuttiken closed now? Their Facebook is a bit unclear.

If it is bottles shops you're looking for, you should go to kihoskh close to instead, has been way better the past years.

 

[AleAuteur]

I'll be in Copenhagen the 24th & 25th of September. I plan on splurging on lambic. My wife drinks like a bird and I don't want to get an ulcer. If anyone wants to share some bottles let me know!

Also a random question... reading the customs for Stockholm I couldn't quite tell if I'll run into issues checking beer I buy while in Copenhagen. I'm heading there afterwards. Can anyone give me any feedback on that?

 

[simont1]

I'll be in Copenhagen the 24th & 25th of September. I plan on splurging on lambic. My wife drinks like a bird and I don't want to get an ulcer. If anyone wants to share some bottles let me know!

Also a random question... reading the customs for Stockholm I couldn't quite tell if I'll run into issues checking beer I buy while in Copenhagen. I'm heading there afterwards. Can anyone give me any feedback on that?

You can bring anything within EU that is for personal consumption. So no limits.

 

[AleAuteur]

Thanks!

You can bring anything within EU that is for personal consumption. So no limits.

 

[jan63]

Heading to Copenhagen for fews days as part of a bigger trip this Friday. This thread was super helpful in planning. Excited for koelschip, himmeriget, warpigs, BRUS, Mikkeller and friends, freetown christiania. Found out Copenhagen street food is closed. Anything else similar to that style in copenhagen?

Also any recommendations on the culture side of things? Heading to Paris and Amsterdam also on this trip so will definitely be going to museums, but wanted to see if there was any in copenhagen not to miss.

 

[user 306926]

Also any recommendations on the culture side of things? Heading to Paris and Amsterdam also on this trip so will definitely be going to museums, but wanted to see if there was any in copenhagen not to miss.

I'm also interested in this. Ended up not going to Ahus last trip to Paris and thereby no Copenhagen.
BUT... I am for sure going in May as I have work at our Ahus facility.
Planning on arriving early Sat in Copenhagen and hanging out for the day and all Sunday before riding over to Sweden.

Ahus is guess is Århus? If you arent familiar with the city, there are good beer places aswell, Mikkeller, Mikkeller Bottle shop, Fermentoren, Ølsnedkeren, Flask(BottleShop), Hantwerk (Local Brewpub), FairBar(Bar). Cheers!

Sorry, no. Ahus in Sweden.