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, Dubbel, Goblet, St. Bernardus Brewery |
Its confession time. I skipped church this morning, vying instead for a late wake-up call and a relaxing morning. This season, and especially this week, can be somewhat tiring and I knew looking ahead, that my wife and I wouldn’t be getting much quality time in the...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Pale Ale, Belgium, Duvel Moortgat Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Duvel, pronounced (Doov’l), is the Flemish term for Devil. Surprisingly the brew is not all that “devilish,” but nursing a glass while reading Jonathan Edward’s Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God might give you a new perspective. This beer throws a lot at you all at...
by Michael Larson | Belgium, Goblet, Quadrupel, Snifter, St. Bernardus Brewery, Tulip |
Sometimes one gets caught up in life. Things seem chaotic, stressful, overwhelming. You open a St. Bernardus Abt 12 with such anticipation and it sprays all over the place, spouting out the top like Old Faithful and onto your carpet, seeping in with the old yeast...
by Britton Smith | Belgium, Hoegaarden Brewery, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, Witbier |
I had high expectations for this beer. I like wheat beers, I like Belgium, and I figured it must be good if the bottle gives specific instructions for how to pour this beer. It tells you to pour 2/3 into a Hoegaarden hexagonal glass (which of course I don’t have) then...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Goblet, Huyghe Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
This year, I went Christmas-crazy. Maybe it was for lack of much of the holiday spirit last year, I don’t know, but I have done everything. My wife and I baked Christmas cookies for eight hours straight. We put up garlands and our christmas tree and planned an...