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Day trips from West Flanders

Safely mixing beer tasting and driving is tricky, but if someone in your group is willing to stick to small portions, it opens up some interesting possibilities in the West Flanders countryside. You might want to base yourself in a … Continue reading

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The big hub: Brussels

Let’s get the negatives out of the way first: It’s the busiest, grittiest city in Belgium. It’s where the airport is and it’s full of foreigners but it seemed like the hardest place to get around. (Maybe that’s just because … Continue reading

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Rodenbach’s brewmaster spills (some of) the beans

If you’ve been into sour beer for a while, Rodenbach Grand Cru likely needs no introduction. It’s one of the classic funky ales made by Brouwerij Rodenbach of Belgium and has been a gateway sour for many. It’s a house … Continue reading

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