Many fine beers are brewed across the globe but few come close in comparison to Belgian beers. Beer is a major piece of Belgian culture. In fact, many of the small towns brew their own signature beers. Since wisdom and experience come with age, we can assume Belgium knows how to brew a beer since they have been brewing beers since the Middle Ages. Belgians take great pride in their creations. Belgian beers are often bottled the same way a fine wine might be, in a tinted, darker bottle to limit the beer’s exposure to light, and sealed with a cork and a metal crown cap. According to Wikipedia, Belgians drink an average of 93 liters (20.5 gallons) of beer a year. Almost every Belgian beer brands a glass that emphasizes certain qualities. For instance, a beer might choose to brand a goblet so the consumer may inhale the beer’s aroma while taking a drink.

There are many different types of Belgian beers, some of which include: Amber ales, Blonde/golden ale, Brown ale, Dubbel, Enkel, Flemish Red, Hop-accentuated, Lambic, Oud bruin (Flemish sour brown ale), Pale lager, Saison, Scotch ales, Stout, Table beer, Tripel, and White or Wheat beer. Stop in today and pick up some Delirium Tremens, St. Bernardus, Duchesse du Bourgogne, Nostradamus or Duvel for a taste of Belgium!