Specialty beer doesn't have to be expensive. In Amsterdam we found Oedipus Tropical Pais IPA (6.5%) at Aran Irish Pub for €2.70 per 25 cl, the cheapest of 37 bars with a specialty beer.
€2.70
cheapest specialty beer, at Aran Irish Pub
€6.25
average, per 25 cl (beers of 6%+)
+49%
compared with an average lager
The 10 cheapest specialty beers in Amsterdam
| # | Venue | Beer | % | Size | Price | Per 25 cl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aran Irish Pub | Oedipus Tropical Pais IPA | 6.5 | 50 cl | €5.40 | €2.70 |
| 2 | BackStage | Affligem | 6.8 | 50 cl | €6.00 | €3.00 |
| 3 | Café Heuvel | IJwit | 7 | 50 cl | €6.25 | €3.13 |
| 4 | Czaar | Blond | 6 | 50 cl | €6.30 | €3.15 |
| 5 | Cafe Brecht | Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier | 6.1 | 50 cl | €7.40 | €3.70 |
| 6 | Bierfabriek | Snipperdag | 6 | 30 cl | €4.90 | €4.08 |
| 7 | De Biertuin | Hopfenweisse Tapo5 | 8.2 | 50 cl | €8.25 | €4.13 |
| 8 | Café De Jonge Wees | Texels Skuumkoppe | 6 | 40 cl | €6.70 | €4.19 |
| 9 | The Old Bell | Texels Skumkop | 6 | 33 cl | €5.60 | €4.24 |
| 10 | Café Struis | IJwit | 6.5 | 40 cl | €6.95 | €4.34 |
Here a specialty beer is any beer of 6% or more in a glass or bottle of known size, up to 50 cl. For each bar we count the cheapest, converted to 25 cl (how we calculate).
What does specialty beer cost extra in Amsterdam?
A specialty beer in Amsterdam costs €6.25 per 25 cl on average, a lager €4.20. That is 49% more. A specialty beer is stronger, so per euro you often get more than the price gap suggests: that is what the deal score in the app calculates. Read more about specialty beer for less.
Which specialty beers are served in Amsterdam?
Most often on the menu: IJwit (13 menus). Per beer you see what it costs, bar by bar:
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest specialty beer in Amsterdam?
At Aran Irish Pub: Oedipus Tropical Pais IPA for €5.40 (50 cl), €2.70 per 25 cl.
How much is a specialty beer in Amsterdam?
On average €6.25 per 25 cl (median of 449 prices).
What counts as a specialty beer?
Any beer of 6% alcohol or more, such as tripels, quadrupels, strong blondes and many craft beers.