Monday, September 20, 2010

Beers in Belgium

In terms of diversity, quality and tradition, Belgium is the #1 beer country in the world. For its population of a mere 10 million, there are almost a thousand different types of beer. Most of these are available for sale in the beer temple, just off Grand Place which offers a selection of 600 beers, many with their matching glass.

As a souvenir or gift idea, many beer sets are available. For example a box with the 6 Belgian trappist beers, which includes the elusive Trappist of West-Vleeteren (rated 'best beer in the world' by Ratebeer.com in 2005).
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Friday, September 3, 2010

It's beer weekend in Brussels!

Assortment of beer bottlesImage via Wikipedia
Belgium is known for the country with the most beers in the world - 750 in total, or one type of beer per 13,000 inhabitants. This weekend, you can come and taste the beers from over 50 breweries in the Beer Weekend on the Grand Place in Brussels.