Recent Tongeren Blog Posts
The Ambierorix beer festival in Tongeren parties for its 10th birthdayTONGEREN - "Am-bier-orix". Tongeren’s annual beer festival is the undisputed champion in the most difficult name competition. In Belgium we learnt about Tongeren at school. ... [ read more ]
Time for TongerenTONGEREN - This is one of the oldest cities in Belgium, with a history stretching back to the Romans. This short guide will introduce you to the must-sees of this fascinating city. As you approach ... [ read more ]
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Anders Beer Festival: Small breweries and novel brewsTONGEREN - Every year, under the approving gaze of the leader of the ancient Belgic tribe Ambiorix, Tongeren’s Grote Markt becomes one massive pub for one weekend in August. Around 30 brewers showcase ... [ read more ]
The taste of a good pils according to Bart DurletTONGEREN - A cool glass of Pilsener beer. Massively popular, but do we know how it tastes or ought to taste? Brewer Bart Durlet, the man behind Tongeren’s local brew Amburon, ... [ read more ]
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Bastogne
Beer, travel and tourism guide for those visiting Bastogne in Belgium. Information about where to eat, drink, stay and visit in Bastogne.[ more... ]
Bouillon
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Bruges
Beer, travel and tourist Information about the historic Belgian city of Bruges (Brugge). Things to do, where to stay, eat and drink when visiting Bruges.[ more... ]
Brussels
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Durbuy
Beer, travel and tourism guide for the picturesque city of Durbuy in the Ardennes. Things to see, do, where to stay, eat and drink when visiting Durbuy.[ more... ]
Genk
Beer, travel and tourism guide for visitors to Genk in Limburg. Information about where to eat, drink beer and visit in and around Genk.[ more... ]
Ghent
A beer, travel and tourism guide for the Belgian city of Ghent (Gent). Where to stay, visit, eat and things to do when visiting Ghent.[ more... ]
Hasselt
Beer, travel and tourism guide for visitors to Hasselt in Limburg. Information about where to eat, drink beer and visit in and around Hasselt.[ more... ]
Kortrijk
Beer, travel and tourism guide for those visiting Kortrijk in Belgium. Information about where to eat, drink, stay and visit in Kortrijk.[ more... ]
Leuven
A brewery, beer, travel and tourism guide about Leuven in Belgium. Information on tourist attractions, where to shop, eat, stay and drink beer in Leuven.[ more... ]
Liège
A beer and travel guide for visitors going to Liège in Belgium. Details of tourist attractions, where to eat, sleep and drink when visiting Liège..[ more... ]
Mechelen
A beer, tourism and travel guide for the city of Mechelen in Belgium. Information about things to do, visit, drink, eat and where to stay in Mechelen.[ more... ]
Namur
A beer, travel and tourism visitors guide to Namur. Details of tourist attractions, where to eat, sleep and drink when visiting Namur.[ more... ]
Nieuwpoort
Travel and beer guide for the Belgian coastal city of Nieuwpoort. Information about where to eat, drink, stay and things to do when visiting Nieuwpoort.[ more... ]
Ostend
Travel and beer guide for the Belgian coastal city of Ostend (Oostende). Information about where to eat, drink, stay and things to do when visiting Ostend.[ more... ]
Poperinge
Beer and travel guide for anyone visiting Poperinge, the hops capital of Belgium. Where to stay, visit, eat and drink in or close to Poperinge.[ more... ]
Sint-Truiden
Beer, travel and tourism guide for visitors to Sint-Truiden in Limburg. Information about where to eat, drink beer and visit in and around Sint-Truiden.[ more... ]
Ypres
A beer, travel and tourist guide for visitors to the Belgian city of Ypres (Ieper). Information about where to eat, stay and visit in Ypres.[ more... ]
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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 ]
Craftsmanship and balance at brewery Van Steenberge
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 ]
Brussels Beer Challenge 2018 - The results!
MECHELEN - The historic city of Mechelen, halfway between Brussels and Antwerp, is truly a hidden gem. The presence of the Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled here in the late middle ages, still permeates the ancient city centr... [ more ]
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