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In-between the foeders at Rondje Roodbruin
ZUID-WEST-VLAANDEREN - The biannual Rondje Roudbruin event was held for the third time in 2016. Four breweries; Rodenbach, Verhaeghe-Vichte, Omer Vander Ghinste and De Brabandere opened their doors to the general public. It is no coincidence that all four of them are in the Lys region near Kortrijk and Roeselare. This is the cradle of Flemish red-brown ale, with its typically sour and sweet taste, and the brewing secret that lies in the use of foeders (large oak casks/barrels). At Rodenbach you will feel like you are in a winery or wine Chateau, walking through rooms filled with a total of 294 foeders each containing up to 650 hl, with some dating back to the 19th century. These oak foeders let just enough oxygen into the beer, where micro-organisms turn the acids into fruity esters, resulting in the Rodenbach beers...
Good beer hunting at the 2016 Zythos Beer Festival
LEUVEN - Hordes of beer lovers are flowing towards Leuven. They come from all around Belgium and far beyond. ‘Zythos’ is an important event in the diary of every beer lover. A visit to Europe’s greatest beer festival is a ‘must’ for beer aficionados from the Americas, Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and, last but not least, Belgium. They have come to the right place. There is no better way to sample the great variety of the Belgian beer world...
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Brussels Beer Challenge 2019, and the winners are...
BRUSSELS/MONS - We’ve made our way down to the historic city of Mons (Bergen) for the eighth edition of the international Brussels Beer Challenge. A 90-strong jury is busy tasting; there are four morning sessions in a ro... [ more ]
Brugge Tripel contributes to renovation of Burgundian chapel of worship
BRUGES - This city draws you back in time to the heydays of the Burgundian era. After years of renovation works the Gruuthusemuseum has re-opened its doors. This former city palace is the showca... [ more ]
Brewers of Europe Forum 2019: Craftsmanship on the old continent
ANTWERP - Brewers from 59 different countries flocked to attend the Brewers of Europe Forum 2019 in the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Hall, right next to the renowned Antwerp Central Station building. ... [ more ]
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ERTVELDE - To track down a brewer within his own domain is a high-ranking form of sports, or that’s the impression I get. After a bit of practice I spot Jef Versele, CEO of the Van Steenberge brewery, well hidden amongst... [ more ]
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