Belgium Beer Reviews
Long heralded as a mecca for beer lovers, Belgium boasts a wealth of beer history and culture dating back to the 12th century. From traditional Trappist monasteries to monster macro conglomerates like AB InBev, Belgium has something for everyone. Belgium is at (or very near) the top of every beer fan’s bucket list. It offers a fantastic experience of beer culture, from brewing methods to glassware, beer cuisine, beer festivals, and much more.
by Michael Larson | Belgium, Brouwerij Van Steenberge, Flanders Oud Bruin, Flute Glass, Snifter, Tulip |
One of my favorite pizza places in the world is in Door County, Wisconsin. An unlikely place, yes, but there it is, after three visits it continues to impress. This sour ale was in their beer list and each time I went, I eyed it with interest but felt like it was...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, De Halve Maan, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
I am a Bruges fool. Almost three years ago, in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, I stumbled across De Halve Maan, Bruges’ only brewery. So after stuffing my face with the best French fries I had ever tasted, my wife and I wandered down the street to wash it all down...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, De Struise Brouwers, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
A friend just got back from the beer lover’s dream trip. He sat in my office and described his river boat tour through Belgium and I practically teared up. He described beer after beer, reveling in each one, reliving the taste and making me, well, jealous. So, while I...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, De Struise Brouwers, Goblet, Quadrupel, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Founded in March of 2001 De Struise Brouwers (roughly translated “the sturdy brewers”) has become a world renowned brewing operation. What started out as a means to provide visitors of an ostrich farm with good beer, Urbain Coutteau and Philippe Driessens, along with...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian IPA, Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, Duvel Moortgat Brewery, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Upon receiving my email for recently arrived beer from my local Binny’s I made it a point to stop in for this brew. It seems the “triple hops brewed” marketing worked to a certain degree (unfortunately for Miller it had the opposite effect…suckas). As you can see in...
by Tom Smillie | Belgium, De Proef Brewery, Flanders Red Ale, Flute Glass, Snifter, Terrapin Beer Company, Tulip |
After a long week Sunday afternoon is a great time for kicking back and watching football, reading, or a nap. For me it is a time to catch up on my beer reviews. In the mood for a Belgian beer I reached for the collaboration brew by Terrapin Brewing Co and De Proef...