Drink Beer in Brussels, Belgium

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Known for having some of the best beer in the world a visit to Brussels wouldn’t be complete without at least sampling a few beers. In Belgium beer is taken seriously, the bottled beverage has a long shelf life and most Belgian beers have a personalized glass designed to enhance the flavor of the drink. In addition to the intense flavor that can be found in Belgium beer, it’s also known for its high alcohol content – ranging from 7 percent to 12 percent with weaker beers having about 5 percent. For a little context most other beers around the globe only have about 3.5 percent alcohol content. Selecting which beers to try is the challenge since there are a plethora of styles served. That said; definitely taste a Trappist beer made by monks even if you have to take a ride out to an Abbey to experience it. Here are some of the styles available in most cafés and pubs: Lambic:Within this family of beer are quite a few subcategories including Faro, Geuze, and fruit flavored Kried (cherry) and Frambozen (raspberry). These beers can be a bit sour and are often infused with fruit to make it a bit more drinkable. True lambic beers will also have the term Oude Geuze on the bottles. Wheat Beers:Often referred to as “blanche” or “wit,” they are light in color, have a hint of citrus or spice, and are refreshing to drink. Brown Ales:A blend of old and young brews, these beers balance sweet and sour flavors. Red Beers:Dark in color these beers can be a bit sour, heavy, and quite flavorful. Saisons:These are seasonal beers that are brewed in the winter months and meant to be drunk in the summer months. Belgian or Golden Ales:One of the lighter style of beers, these Pilsner type brews have a copper color and a fairly low alcohol content level for being produced in Belgium. Trappist/Abbey Beers:For centuries Belgian monks have been brewing Trappist beer named after a monk in the Cistercian Abbey. These beers tend to have the highest alcohol content and are quite flavorful. For example, the Abbey of St. Sixtus in Westvleteren consistently produces beer rated among the top in the world and it’s only available at the abbey. A trip to the abbey to sample one of its brews is definitely worthwhile, but make a reservation first.

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