Belgian Beer Features

Belgian Beer Features

• Brewery Visits
  

  Brewers are proud to have visitors witness their craftsmanship and experience the magic of the intricate brewing process. Except for the Trappists... read more

• Stocking Up
  

  Want to bring some of your favorite brews home? Beer Mania (chaussée de Wavre 174-176, Brussels, B1050. 02/512-1788. www.beermania.be)... read more

• How Beer Is Made
  

  Although much attention is given to the subtle intricacies of wine production, the beer-making process is actually just as complex and nuanced... read more

• Hainaut Festivals
  

  In addition to its heavenly Trappist beers, the Botte du Hainaut, the boot-shaped region south of Charleroi, is known for its extravagant annual... read more

• Helpful Beer Web Sites
  

  www.beerparadise.be. The Association of Belgian Brewers' web site contains an interactive map of Belgium pointing out the location of beers and... read more

• History of Beer in Belgium
  

  Though its origins lay in the Middle East 10,000 years ago, it was the Romans who introduced the art of beer making to Western Europe. Its success... read more

• What Is a Trappist Beer?
  

  Trappist beer has been called the champagne of Belgium, and for good reason. Produced in small quantities, in tightly controlled environments... read more

• Where to Stay & Eat
  

  Hostellerie Le Virelles. North of Chimay, in the open greenery around the Etang de Virelles, this wonderful old country inn offers simple, regional... read more