Brouwerij St Bernardus The genesis of Brouwerij St Bernardus is steeped in some intriguing history that is actually represented in their beers’ logo that features a monk. A Tale of Monks In the late 19th century, France adopted anti-clericalism attitude and policies. So in 1901 some of the Trappist monks at Mont des Cats in…
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Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen Background Located in Beersel, Belgium, Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen traces its roots to 1887 as a café and geuzestekerij (a place that produces geuze by blending old and new lambics acquired from other breweries). In 1953, Gaston Debelder and his wife Raymonde purchased the enterprise and building. They named their business “3 Fonteinen”….
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Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. Brasserie Dupont: To fully appreciate a visit to Brasserie Dupont requires some understanding of the history of its region, a brief history of the brewery and how just a few people can change the course of…
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Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. ‘t Brugs Beertje: Opened in 1983 by Daisy Claeys, ‘t Brugs Beertje (Bruges’ Little Bear) has developed a cult following of connoisseur beer drinkers from throughout the world. Located in a building from 1632 this legendary…
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Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. Staminee De Garre: Situated in a tiny, cobbled alley in the middle of the historic center of Bruges, Belgium, you can find a wonderful pub by the name of De Garre. Finding the elusive small alley…
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Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. Orval Brewery and Abbey: Have you ever thought about joining a monastery? Maybe not, but have you ever thought about visiting a monastery? Today’s armchair visit takes us to a monastery in Belgium that makes world-class…
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