Belgian Beers

Belgium is known for its rich history and excellence in beer brewing. The styles of Belgian beer vary greatly, ranging from zesty pilsners to lip-puckering sours, hoppy IPAs, ruby ales and wheat beers. Some of the best Belgian beers include Orval Trappist Ale, Tripel Karmeliet, Duvel, La Chouffe Blonde D’ardene, and Westmalle Dubbel. Other highly rated Belgian beers include Duvel, Affligem Blond, Fort Lapin 8 Tripel, Pauwel Kwak, Westmalle Tripel, Rochefort 8, and La Chouffe Blonde D’ardenne.

In 2018, there were 304 active breweries in Belgium, including international companies such as AB InBev and traditional breweries including Trappist monasteries. Beer in Belgium includes pale ales, lambics, Flemish red ales, sour brown ales, strong ales and stouts.

Belgian beer is known for its quality and variety. With so many different styles and breweries to choose from, there is something for every beer lover to enjoy.