Fun Food Fact: Why is the bitterbal called like that?

Everyone knows them and many people consider them the best snack with a cold beer: the bitterbal. But why is it called a bitterbal? After all, it's not a ball with a bitter taste... The bitterbal is originally a fried meat ragout ball. These were traditionally served with a bittertje – a strong alcoholic herbal drink. That's where the ball gets its name from. Nowadays, there are all kinds of variations on the bitterbal, such as shrimp, risotto, or cheese.

Also fun at Eat2Gather: learn to make bitterballen yourself and combine this with a carefully selected beer tasting. Informal, cozy, and ideal for bringing colleagues and contacts together in a relaxed way.