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 Tom Smillie | Belgium, Dupont Brewery, Pint Glass, Saison / Farmhouse Ale, Tulip, Wine Glass |
It’s surprising how many of us beer drinkers have heard or read about a certain beer, but have failed, for one reason or another, to actually try it. Such was the case for me regarding Vieille Provision Saison Dupont from the Hainault/Wallonia region of Belgium....
by Britton Smith | Belgium, European Pale Lager, Pilsner Glass, Stella Artois |
Stella Artois seems to be a popular beer one among individuals who don’t regularly drink craft beer. My mother-in-law was making a trip up to see my wife and me and we needed to get some beer to enjoy for the weekend. While I did have some beer in the refrigerator, I...
by Tom Smillie | Bavik Brewery, Belgium, Flanders Oud Bruin, Flute Glass, Snifter, Tulip |
Finally! After trying this beer on tap at the Bavarian Lodge I have found it in bottle form. Old Brown is very different than the Aged Pale I reviewed months ago. Where that was straight up sour to the point of puckering, this beer is mellowed and very enjoyable. I’ve...
by Tom Smillie | American IPA, Belgium, Mikkeller Brewery, Mug, Pint Glass |
Sometimes you have to take risks and hope for the best outcome. That was the case with this brew. I had not see or heard of this brewery before, but the selection of beers stocked at the store seemed interesting enough to compel me to buy one. I’ve been on a hop kick...
by Team | Bavik Brewery, Belgium, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Witbier |
Wittekerke is a Belgian witbier brewed by Brouwerij Bavik (Bavik Brewery). “Wittekerke” is derived from the Flemish “witte” and “kerke,” meaning “white church.” Wittekerke’s local claim to fame is its ties to a...
by Michael Larson | Belgium, Goblet, Snifter, St. Bernardus Brewery, Tripel |
Its a bachelor weekend for me. Week, actually, as my flip-flop clad wife galavants around California and I sit inside on this sunny, but Chicago-in-January-is-cold-no-matter-how-sunny kind of day. After poking about in the freezer for a minute or two and finding my...