I know this is a variation for a Belgium inspired web site, but as a lover of Belgium and Belgian style beer, I think that many people in the U.S. would like to know where they might find some beer based on the Belgian styles. Fifteen years ago, I rarely saw any U.S. brewer making…
I realize that I am straying off course here but I have my reasoning. Many people that will visit my BelgiumKing web site may not have an opportunity to visit this beautiful country. It is for these readers that I am listing places in the United States where either the feeling of Belgium exists or…
The following is by no means a list of the best hotels in Belgium. I am aware of many fantastic Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts around Belgium. Some are reasonable; some are expensive to downright ludicrous. What I am trying to list are places I have stayed at that make me feel extremely comfortable after…
OK; now why would I bother to list my Top 10 favorite U.S. beer festivals? The main reason is that at these festivals, one is able to try a multitude of Belgian inspired beers as well as Belgian beers in one location. For my readers that do not have a world-class beer bar in or…
In a country the size of Delaware with over 200 breweries, one can become overwhelmed on a first visit with the staggering selection of choices. Currently there are over 1,200 different beers available in Belgium. So where does one go to find the best selection? First I would like to point out that grocery stores…
In choosing my Top 10 in the restaurant category, there were certain guidelines. In most cases the restaurant should have some menu items that are prepared with beer. A ‘beer degustation’ menu is a plus. If it lacks both of these criteria, it should have a stellar beer selection. However, if it lacks all these…
OK. The traditional question. “What is your favorite beer?” This is usually a hard question to answer for most. Since I have had the pleasure of traveling numerous times throughout Belgium, my favorite beer or beers are not something that I can choose easily, but I will attempt to provide what I feel are the…
Belgium is a country of great beer and there is no better way to share the beer with others than with a beer festival. And Belgium has many of them. In fact you can expect to find some sort of beer festival happening almost every weekend with some weekends having 2,3,4 or maybe a half…
#1) DeDolle Brouwers, 12b Roeselaerestraat, Esen I LOVE THIS PLACE! I first visited back close to 20 years ago and knew this place was something special. While I have always loved the De Dolle beers, the tasting room here follows suit with their beers – incredible. This is a brewery tasting room extraordinaire. Only open…
In a country with hundreds of great places to sit and enjoy Belgian beer, it is a daunting task to list what I would consider to be the ‘Top 10’ in all of Belgium. After 18 trips to Belgium I have found what I feel are my favorite beer bars; so far. If at…