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The biggest one day celebration of lambic beer in Belgium, Toer de Geuze, is just three months from today. The event, held only every two years, features an open house at most of the lambic breweries and blenderies in Belgium’s lambic country, in the Payottenland and Zenne Valley, areas to the south and west of…The post Toer de Ge ...

Stefaan Couttenye, one of the first chefs to pair beer with gourmet cuisine in Belgium in the 1980′s, has a new book out. Couttenye is the chef and owner of the famous ‘t Hommelhof in Watou, a must-visit restaurant in the beautiful brewer’s village, near the border with France. Couttenye is the dean of Belgium’s… ...

I had a great first visit to the “Musée de la Bière Belge” in Lustin, Namur Province, Belgium, on September 3. This shrine to Belgian beer was opened over 30 years ago, and is now curated/run by Christian Lejeune, with help from his girlfriend and a society of friends of the museum, which numbers over…The post ...

One of the premier beer events of Baltimore Beer Week, and one of the top cask ale festivals in the Mid-Atlantic region, is coming soon. The 7th annual Chesapeake Real Ale Festival will be held Saturday, October 18 at Pratt Street Alehouse, at 206 W. Pratt Street in Baltimore. The VIP Session begins at noon,…The post Chesapeake Real Ale ...

Disclaimer/warning: if there are any vegetarians perusing this article, I suggest you read no further. This is strictly a meat lover’s post. I have been to a lot of great cafe/restaurants during my 29 trips to Belgium, and I had the pleasure of eating a lot of great meals. Variety is the keyword: seafood, chicken,…The post La Ferm ...

OK, so it’s not Belgium, but it is about good beer and Baltimore. Chilibrew, one of the most anticipated events of Baltimore Beer Week, is just ten days away. From the event organizers: It’s time for our 8th celebration of the DIY spirit! Presented by the Baltibrew, Brewtherville Labs, and Lady Brew Baltimore homebrew club,… ...

De Lambikstoempers, the premier Zythos-affiliated beer appreciation and promotion club in Belgium’s lambic country, organizes several events throughout the year. For the first time, I attended their “Bier Weekend” on August 30-31. This beer festival usually occurs during the last full weekend of August, and features over 100 ...

I visited Oud Beersel again a few weeks ago, and I’m happy to report that all is well. Actually, that would be an understatement, as the venerable Beersel lambic producer is doing very well. During my visit on August 30th, blender/co-owner Gert Christiaens told me that demand is such for his beers that he needs…The post Updates fr ...

Step aside, guys. The lady is in charge. Welcome to Brasserie d’ Orval, Anno 2014. Things have changed a lot in the male-dominated world of the Trappist Abbey breweries in the last few decades. A significant number of women now work at these hallowed places, mainly in the area of lab work, marketing, and quality…The post Meet Anne ...

One of Belgium’s better beer festivals is coming up soon. The Modeste Beer Festival, held on the grounds and buildings of Brouwerij De Koninck in Antwerp, is set for Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5. The hours are 11 am to 7 pm, which will give you plenty of time to explore Antwerp’s many great beer…The post Antwerp’s ...