Born in the UK, Tim has been travelling the world since 1980, spending more than five years on the road and visiting over 80 countries across six continents.
He grew up in Brighton, England, and has been based in Eindhoven in the Netherlands since 1989.
Tim is the author of three books: two about Dutch beer and a travel guide to Luxembourg. He has also contributed to other beer and travel guides, and has written features for dozens of magazines and websites.
Fully revised Beer in the Netherlands 2nd edition (2020). The complete guide to Dutch beer, featuring 700 breweries, thousands of beers and 550+ cafés.
Downloadable 36-page PDF file with updates to Beer in the Netherlands 2. This product is is designed to be used in conjunction with Beer in the Netherlands 2 (available separately)
PDF with Beer in the Netherlands 2 updates, designed to be printed double-sided (A4), to create a 36-page A5 booklet. This product is is intended for use in conjunction with Beer in the Netherlands 2 (available separately).
Around Amsterdam in 80 Beers 2nd edition (2015). A tour of the Dutch capital’s best bars with a different recommended beer for each one.
Now in its 4th ed. The only comprehensive and opinionated English-language guide to focus exclusively on this gem of a destination.
Beer in the Netherlands 1st edition (2014) with 2016 supplement.
One for the collectors – the 1st edition of Around Amsterdam in 80 Beers, reprinted with updates (2012).
One for the collectors – the original 1st edition of Around Amsterdam in 80 Beers (2010).
Co-editor of Around Berlin in 80 Beers (Peter Sutcliffe, Cogan & Mater 2011)
Joining Pub Culture Beercation‘s Going Dutch: Exploring Beer in the Netherlands guided beer tour (provisional new dates April 29-May 11 2023) as special ‘celebeerty’ guest
Editor of Write-up! – a teachers’ guide to creative writing for young children, good for home-schooling parents too
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Beer in the Netherlands 2
“Have you ever wondered how I became such a fan of Dutch craft beer and the Netherlands? Well, one reason has been the books written by Tim Skelton and the friendship that we have made”
Beer in the Netherlands 2
“Tim Skelton’s beer guide to Dutch breweries and bars is all you need to find your way in the Dutch beer landscape. […] I cannot think of a better or more credible source for anything and everything you ever wanted to know about Beer in The Netherlands”
Beer in the Netherlands 2
“Seriously, Tim Skelton has outdone himself with this guide, almost 100 pages longer than the first edition and positively packed with info. If you plan on being in the Netherlands in 2020 or even 2021, you need this book”
Beer in the Netherlands 2
“Compliment voor het werk van Tim en Amanda. Met deze Engelstalige en uitgebreide wegwijzer in de hand zullen niet alleen veel buitenlandse bierliefhebbers, maar ook Nederlandse liefhebbers het bierlandschap ontdekken, waarderen en zich laten inspireren”
Around Amsterdam in 80 Beers
“It was very helpful when I visited Amsterdam recently”
“Excellent travel guide to getting the most out of cafe life in Amsterdam”
Beer in the Netherlands 2
“Tim Skelton packs the book with fascinating tit-bits. […] The guide is a delight, brilliantly researched and written with wit and wisdom”
Beer in the Netherlands 2
“Beer In The Netherlands 2 is een rijke informatiebron voor iedereen die wil weten waar er in Nederland iets te beleven valt op biergebied. Niet alleen voor de (bier)toerist, maar ook voor de locals: de aanschaf is voor iedere bierliefhebber zonder meer de moeite waard. Want hoeveel je ook denkt te weten van dat Hollandse biergebied, je gaat geheid nieuwe plekken ontdekken met behulp van dit boek.”
Travel Guide Luxembourg
“The secret of a good travel story is that it makes you want to book your ticket right now. That was my response after reading Tim Skelton’s Complete Guide to Luxembourg”
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