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Everything you need to know about Belgian Beers
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Belgian beers in all their glory
“No other country (even those with far more breweries) has among its native styles of beer such diversity, individuality, idiosyncrasy and color. Nor does any other country present beers so beautifully. Belgian brewers often use wired and corked Champagne bottles, and serve each beer in its own shape of glass, ranging from flutes to snifters and chalices.” – Michael Jackson
(Beer expert)
Beer in Belgium
Beer is an important part of the Belgian culture. In fact, Belgium has constant beer festivals allotting to almost one per week all year round. These festivals can go on for a weekend and are a place where both beer experts and amateurs can come and taste a wide variety of Belgian beers. Accompanying the tastings are sometimes young Belgian music bands playing in the background, but in a way that is both not too disruptive and still makes you want to move to the beat. Tours of nearby breweries are also typically organized for the public. These festivals are a chance for local brewers to share their passion and products with the crowd.
An example of a popular beer festival is the Belgian Beer Weekend. It is held in Brussels and organized by the National Federation of Belgian Brewers. The main event, apart from the beer, is the knighting of people involved with beer. These people range from beer exporters to journalists. So not only does Belgium have beer experts, it also has Knights of Beer. Another example of a beer festival, is the Zythos Beer Festival hosted in Leuven. This festival is much more centered on knowledge rather than entertainment. The public can explore 100 stands of both Belgian and foreign beers. During this festival, they will not only taste a high number of beers, but they will also learn a lot of facts about the beer they are drinking.
Belgians love to share their culture and knowledge on Belgian beers. If asked, any Belgian citizen with the slightest knowledge in beers will chew your ear off with beer facts and stories. Belgians have become experts in the field which is not a surprise, considering that it is said that the Saint of Beer, St. Gambrinus, is buried in Brussels coincidentally just next to the Brewers House.
Moreover, without Belgian beer, not only would Belgians not have a delicious beverage to consume at music festivals or football games, but they also would not be able to enjoy such events. Indeed, all of those events are highly sponsored by beer companies.
In addition, the specific knowledge of the beer making process is passed from generation to generation orally and in brewery schools. Belgium was actually the first country to ever have a brewery school. Furthermore, beer’s consumption is part of everyday life not only for adults but also for students and it is present at every festivity such as sport events and special holidays. Belgian beers are literally everywhere in Belgium; in cafes, in museums and even in high-rated restaurants. In fact, a whole cuisine style revolves around Belgian beer and pairing a specific beer with your food has become just as important as choosing the right wine. Finally, artistic creations have been developed around beer and its consumption: songs, graphics, decorations… and serving a beer correctly is considered an art form.
(Beer expert)
Beer in Belgium
Beer is an important part of the Belgian culture. In fact, Belgium has constant beer festivals allotting to almost one per week all year round. These festivals can go on for a weekend and are a place where both beer experts and amateurs can come and taste a wide variety of Belgian beers. Accompanying the tastings are sometimes young Belgian music bands playing in the background, but in a way that is both not too disruptive and still makes you want to move to the beat. Tours of nearby breweries are also typically organized for the public. These festivals are a chance for local brewers to share their passion and products with the crowd.
An example of a popular beer festival is the Belgian Beer Weekend. It is held in Brussels and organized by the National Federation of Belgian Brewers. The main event, apart from the beer, is the knighting of people involved with beer. These people range from beer exporters to journalists. So not only does Belgium have beer experts, it also has Knights of Beer. Another example of a beer festival, is the Zythos Beer Festival hosted in Leuven. This festival is much more centered on knowledge rather than entertainment. The public can explore 100 stands of both Belgian and foreign beers. During this festival, they will not only taste a high number of beers, but they will also learn a lot of facts about the beer they are drinking.
Belgians love to share their culture and knowledge on Belgian beers. If asked, any Belgian citizen with the slightest knowledge in beers will chew your ear off with beer facts and stories. Belgians have become experts in the field which is not a surprise, considering that it is said that the Saint of Beer, St. Gambrinus, is buried in Brussels coincidentally just next to the Brewers House.
Moreover, without Belgian beer, not only would Belgians not have a delicious beverage to consume at music festivals or football games, but they also would not be able to enjoy such events. Indeed, all of those events are highly sponsored by beer companies.
In addition, the specific knowledge of the beer making process is passed from generation to generation orally and in brewery schools. Belgium was actually the first country to ever have a brewery school. Furthermore, beer’s consumption is part of everyday life not only for adults but also for students and it is present at every festivity such as sport events and special holidays. Belgian beers are literally everywhere in Belgium; in cafes, in museums and even in high-rated restaurants. In fact, a whole cuisine style revolves around Belgian beer and pairing a specific beer with your food has become just as important as choosing the right wine. Finally, artistic creations have been developed around beer and its consumption: songs, graphics, decorations… and serving a beer correctly is considered an art form.