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Two brew days at Brasserie Cantillon
I visited the hallowed Brasserie Cantillon in Brussels in early February and late November 2017, to photograph and video two brewing days…and to sample quite a few of the magnificent beers brewed on site, of course. There’s no point in doing this kind of work if you can’t enjoy it! I have included lots of…
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Lambiek Fabriek and Belgoo: two new lambic producers in Belgium
I have some exciting news for those who enjoy lambic and geuze/gueuze, Belgium’s spontaneously fermented, barrel-aged masterpieces that set the worldwide standard for tart, funky, complex brews. “The Beer Country” has not one, but two new lambic makers. I visited both during a recent trip in November-December. These lambic producers work together, so I will…
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Billie’s Craft Beer Fest: An International Beer Fest in Antwerp December 2-3
The city of Antwerp will be the site of a major beer festival on the weekend of December 2-3. The first edition of Billie’s Craft Beer Fest will feature over 50 great breweries from around the globe, including ten of Belgium’s premier breweries: Brouwerij Alvinne, Brasserie de la Senne, De Struise Brouwers, Brouwers Verzet, Brouwerij…
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Weekend of Oude Geuze, Vini, Birre, Ribelli, and the Day of the Lambic
The last weekend of November and the first weekend of December 2017 will feature several superb events centering around beer (and wine) in Belgium, where lambic is either the main focus, or is an important part of the event. Read on for the details. On November 25-26, the city of Brussels will host an important…
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Toer de Geuze 2017 is May 6-7
Toer de Geuze, the biennial event that is quickly becoming the epicenter of the lambic beer world every odd-numbered year, is quickly approaching. The 2017 tour now is now officially two days instead one. Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, 2017, will see lambic beer lovers descend upon Belgium’s Payottenland and Zenne (Senne) Valley,…
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Amburon Belgian Craftbrewery opens in Tongeren
Belgium, like the USA, is awash in new breweries these days. The craft beer trend is alive and well, and the only real problem is identifying the breweries that are routinely making very interesting beers from those producing what might be considered good, but not great, brews. After all, Belgium has plenty of average to…
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New 3 Fonteinen and lambik-O-droom site set to open September 1st
The town of Lot, Belgium, is sure to become famous in the near future. At least among lambic beer lovers. On September 1st, what is likely to become one of Belgium’s top beer tourism attractions will open to the public. Legendary 3 Fonteinen brewer/blender Armand Debelder, protege Michael Blancquaert, business manager Werner van Obberghen, and…
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Museum of Belgian Beers in Lustin open house is Sunday, May 8
The “Musée des Bières Belges” in Lustin, Namur Province, is open for a flea market, beer tastings, and visits on Sunday, May 8. This special museum has only been open to the public twice a year in the last several years, so this is a great opportunity to go and check out its massive selection…
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The Veil Brewing Company Grand Opening set for April 16
The much-anticipated The Veil Brewing Company of Richmond, Virginia, has set its Grand Opening date as Saturday, April 16. “We will have a minimum of four different beers on draft, special glassware, limited screen printed posters, limited edition t-shirts, and more for sale. There is a slight possibility that we will also have a small…
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The Veil Brewing Company fires up its brewhouse and coolship in Richmond, Virginia
Last weekend, the ranks of U.S. breweries producing spontaneously fermented beers grew by one. On Friday, March 4, The highly-anticipated The Veil Brewing Company of Richmond, Virginia, fired up its Premier Stainless Systems brewhouse, and its specially built, 15-barrel coolship. The Veil Brewing Company is located at 1301 Roseneath Road, in the very popular Scott’s…