Belgian beer culture recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage

BRUSSELS - “We have won the World Cup!” exclaims Sven Gatz, Minister of Culture for Flanders. In his former role...

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Brussels Beer Challenge 2016: Belgium holds its own in the beer world

BRUSSELS - For the fifth running of the Brussels Beer Challenge the organisers selected a location steeped in history and...

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Chimay Grande Réserve Vieillie en Barriques 2016, a touch of wood

CHIMAY/COGNAC - Chimay Bleue stands out as a classic amongst Trappist beers. Nevertheless, its brewer continues to break new ground....

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The Belgian Beer Book: Tapping into Belgian beer culture

BELGIUM - How do you write an unbiased review of a book that you yourself have written, pouring your entire...

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Brouwerij Cornelissen, the tale and the taste

OPITTER - The locals would ask for “de bieren van Opitter” or “the beers from Opitter”, when they ordered a...

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'Het Bierkasteel' - My home is my beer castle

IZEGEM - Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck is proud to present ‘Het Bierkasteel’ (the Beer Castle); a brand new multi-purpose space designed...

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