Belgian beer has a long and storied history, dating back to the Middle Ages. From the Trappist ales of the abbey breweries to the wild and sour lambics of the countryside, Belgian beer has been a source of pride and enjoyment for centuries. In this article, we will take a look at the Trappist ales,…
Belgium is renowned throughout the world for its beer. There are over 1,000 varieties of Belgian beer, and each one has its own unique flavor and style. From light lagers to dark ales and sour lambics, there is something for everyone. In this article, we will explore the different types of Belgian beer and how…
Belgium is known for its beer, and for good reason. With hundreds of different beer styles, and even more breweries, there’s something for everyone. From light and fruity ales to dark and malty stouts, Belgian beer offers a wide range of flavors and aromas. But with so many styles, it can be hard to know…
Belgium is home to some of the most unique and flavorful beers in the world. With hundreds of varieties of beer available, it can be hard to decide which ones to try. But that’s the beauty of exploring Belgian beer styles — there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of a light and refreshing…
An international beers connoisseur Michael Jackson (accidental coincidence of names) once said: “If you see a beer, do it a favour and drink it. Beer isn’t eternal.” This advice, however, doesn’t concern exceptional, known world-wide beers of Belgian Trappists. The best brands with the logo of these famous monks gain its full taste and aroma…
Authentic Trappist Product Today’s post is going to be about one of the finest beer style. And even though these beers are brewed only in seven abbeys in the world, every person who is interested in beers should know them, or at least hear about them. Trappist beer is a kind of strong, Belgian beer.…
Lambics If you are looking for a truly traditional beer manufactured in the same way as hundreds or maybe even thousands of years ago, you should really consider lambics. The fermentation process is fully spontaneous – no carefully selected, pure yeast cultures are added in the production process, as is the case with “normal beers”.…
It is brewed like traditional beer, by leaving hot wort to cool down naturally. Then, the beer is poured into traditional old port wine or sherry barrels, used multiple times to ferment beer, or into steel barrels. This allows specific microflora to spontaneously enter the wort. Apart from standard brewer’s yeast, we find here wild…
One of the lighter examples of the Belgian approach to brewing is witbier. It is a light, tangy and sweet, citrusy and spicy top-fermenting wheat beer. Very refreshing in the summer. The largest competitor to weizenbier, i.e. German-style wheat beers. Witbier is on trend again among home and craft brewers. It is also produced by many “serious” Belgian…