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The Dutch Beer Boycott: How a Tax Revolt Changed Amsterdam

5 min•22 juni 2026

In 1644, the Dutch Republic imposed a tax on beer that sparked a city-wide boycott in Amsterdam. Brewers and citizens alike refused to buy or sell taxed beer, leading to riots in the streets. Lucas and Luna explore how this uprising, led by brewer Jan Claeszoon, forced the States General to repeal the tax, reshaping Amsterdam's economic and political landscape. They discuss the role of the Brouwersgracht, the impact on the city's famous breweries, and how this moment foreshadowed later Dutch resistance to central authority. A forgotten story of everyday people using their wallets as weapons.

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