Belgium Travel Thread

[DCLA]

I had a little time and was curious to see what has been sold at 3F Open Days the past few years and found on various pages (what I think is accurate) info with limits and costs. I didn't include regular OG, Spirit or Beersel bottles in the list.
Now I'm getting curious to see what will be available next month

Open Days: 5-9 Sep 2013

OGV 2003 0.75L – 1pp – €24
OGV 2005 0.75L – 1pp – €17
OGV 2008 0.75L – 6pp – €10
OGV 2008 0.375L – 6pp – €6

Doesjel Vintage 2006 0.75L – 6pp – €7
Doesjel Vintage 2010 0.375L – 6pp – €4
Oude Kriek 2006 0.375L – 1pp – 6€
Schaarbeekse Kriek 2006 0.75L – 1pp – €20
Schaarbeekse Kriek 2008 0.75L – 6pp – €15
Straffe Winter 0.75L – 1pp – €34

Open Days: 4-8 Sep 2014

Golden Doesjel 2013 0.375L – 3pp – €6
Golden Blend 2011 0.375L – 3pp – €13

OGV 2008 0.75L – 2pp – €15
OGV 2008 0.375L – 2pp – €10
Intense Red 2012 0.375L – 1pp – €12

Open Days: 3-7 Sep 2015

Doesjel 2009 0.375L – 1pp – €10
Golden Doesjel 2013 0.375L – 1pp – €9,50
Golden Blend 2014 0.375L – 1pp – €9,50

OGV 2012 0.75L – 1pp – €14
OGV 2010 0.375L – 1pp – €10
Intense Red 2012 0.375L – 1pp – €12,5
Zenne y Frontera 0.75L – 1pp – €22

Open Days: 1-5 Sep 2016

???

 

[kscaldef]

At this rate, people will be required to give 3F bottles at Open Days this year...

 

[LuxWanderer]

I had a little time and was curious to see what has been sold at 3F Open Days the past few years and found on various pages (what I think is accurate) info with limits and costs. I didn't include regular OG, Spirit or Beersel bottles in the list.
Now I'm getting curious to see what will be available next month

Open Days: 5-9 Sep 2013

OGV 2003 0.75L – 1pp – €24
OGV 2005 0.75L – 1pp – €17
OGV 2008 0.75L – 6pp – €10
OGV 2008 0.375L – 6pp – €6

Doesjel Vintage 2006 0.75L – 6pp – €7
Doesjel Vintage 2010 0.375L – 6pp – €4
Oude Kriek 2006 0.375L – 1pp – 6€
Schaarbeekse Kriek 2006 0.75L – 1pp – €20
Schaarbeekse Kriek 2008 0.75L – 6pp – €15
Straffe Winter 0.75L – 1pp – €34

Open Days: 4-8 Sep 2014

Golden Doesjel 2013 0.375L – 3pp – €6
Golden Blend 2011 0.375L – 3pp – €13

OGV 2008 0.75L – 2pp – €15
OGV 2008 0.375L – 2pp – €10
Intense Red 2012 0.375L – 1pp – €12

Open Days: 3-7 Sep 2015

Doesjel 2009 0.375L – 1pp – €10
Golden Doesjel 2013 0.375L – 1pp – €9,50
Golden Blend 2014 0.375L – 1pp – €9,50

OGV 2012 0.75L – 1pp – €14
OGV 2010 0.375L – 1pp – €10
Intense Red 2012 0.375L – 1pp – €12,5
Zenne y Frontera 0.75L – 1pp – €22

Open Days: 1-5 Sep 2016

???

2013....

 

[TheFarmBoy3]

Air BnB booked for Brussels Sept 2-7th. Looking forward to meeting up and sharing with you guys.

 

[StevonHanby]

I'll be in Brussels August 21st to the 24th. If anyone wants to meet up and share some beers let me know!

 

[Spoonsock]

Air BnB booked for Brussels Sept 2-7th. Looking forward to meeting up and sharing with you guys.

Likewise, will be in Brussels from Sept 1-4, and 9-11...we should drink lambic...lots of it.

 

[TheFarmBoy3]

Likewise, will be in Brussels from Sept 1-4, and 9-11...we should drink lambic...lots of it.

YES!

 

[LuxWanderer]

FYI

 

[CardsWinAgain]

Please not only lambic

I (and a +1) could be interested in a share depending on location. I have plenty to share.

 

[SeaWatchman]

So, we have official verification of the dates for Open Beer Days, but also vague suggestions that the location might not be at the brewery. Does anyone have more information about that?

It will be held at the new location for sure.

 

[Padraig]

They announced it's at the new place on Facebook a few weeks ago.

 

[Macenson]

Anyone know if you can get De Cam Nectarine in bottle shops or only at the brewery? I was curious about checking out their café anyway but was looking for how those bottles worked.

 

[Saind]

Anyone know if you can get De Cam Nectarine in bottle shops or only at the brewery? I was curious about checking out their café anyway but was looking for how those bottles worked.

I've seen them on shelves.

 

[Wino1]

Hey everyone, I'll be in Munich for Oktoberfest Sep 29 - Oct 2 and then Brussels from Oct 3 - 9. If anyone is around then, happy to meet up at Cantillon/3F for a beer. Also have a bunch of west coast beers if anyone is interested in setting up an IP trade - DM me!

 

[LuxWanderer]

Anyone know if you can get De Cam Nectarine in bottle shops or only at the brewery? I was curious about checking out their café anyway but was looking for how those bottles worked.

They are at both places. Stores are very hit and miss. DeCam and the cafe are a great visit!

 

[Macenson]

They are at both places. Stores are very hit and miss. DeCam and the cafe are a great visit!

Thanks! Anything special I need to prepare for? Timing? Can you only buy bottles at the brewery on certain days or anything?

 

[macpete]

I've seen them on shelves.

So have I (last week)

 

[sneakychi]

Hey everyone, I'll be in Munich for Oktoberfest Sep 29 - Oct 2 and then Brussels from Oct 3 - 9. If anyone is around then, happy to meet up at Cantillon/3F for a beer.

Looks like I'll be able to be in Brussels Oct 6-9. Would for sure love to split a bottle or two. Will let you know when the plans are finalized!

 

[ChairmanHoltz1]

I just got back from my first Brussels trip. I don't have anything particularly revelatory to offer, but I figured I'd toss in my two cents.

I stayed at the Bedford Hotel. Location was great, but that's where the greatness ended. Paper-thin walls; limited electrical outlets; a bathroom that didn't lock (by design); very uncomfortable bed; and a bunch of other small complaints. I wouldn't recommend staying there.

I rented a car and made the drive to Fantome. It was absolutely worth it. I was able to observe the second half of a Noel brewday. Dany has an assistant brewer named Val who was extremely friendly and helpful (and speaks fluent English). They took me and my wife to lunch. Much ghost was consumed in the taproom. Bottles were dirt cheap. It was an amazing experience. Don't skip it. The drive isn't that bad (just build in some time to sober up before leaving). FYI: Strange Ghost was in the fermenters.

 

[StevonHanby]

I just got back from my first Brussels trip. I don't have anything particularly revelatory to offer, but I figured I'd toss in my two cents.

I stayed at the Bedford Hotel. Location was great, but that's where the greatness ended. Paper-thin walls; limited electrical outlets; a bathroom that didn't lock (by design); very uncomfortable bed; and a bunch of other small complaints. I wouldn't recommend staying there.

I rented a car and made the drive to Fantome. It was absolutely worth it. I was able to observe the second half of a Noel brewday. Dany has an assistant brewer named Val who was extremely friendly and helpful (and speaks fluent English). They took me and my wife to lunch. Much ghost was consumed in the taproom. Bottles were dirt cheap. It was an amazing experience. Don't skip it. The drive isn't that bad (just build in some time to sober up before leaving). FYI: Strange Ghost was in the fermenters.

We stayed there Last week at Bedford. I thought the location was great for what we wanted to do. They also had a decent breakfast for free with your stay. (It's two blocks from Moeder Lambic)

I had no issue with the beds or the bathroom but it was just me and my fiancée. Didn't have a reason to lock the bathroom door.

Only downside was yes you could hear everything going on in the next room. This really didn't bother us because we were dead tired when we arrived back.

For what we paid and the location I was happy with it. Second opinion but I can understand where you're coming from.

 

[CardsWinAgain]

I just got back from my first Brussels trip. I don't have anything particularly revelatory to offer, but I figured I'd toss in my two cents.

I stayed at the Bedford Hotel. Location was great, but that's where the greatness ended. Paper-thin walls; limited electrical outlets; a bathroom that didn't lock (by design); very uncomfortable bed; and a bunch of other small complaints. I wouldn't recommend staying there.

I rented a car and made the drive to Fantome. It was absolutely worth it. I was able to observe the second half of a Noel brewday. Dany has an assistant brewer named Val who was extremely friendly and helpful (and speaks fluent English). They took me and my wife to lunch. Much ghost was consumed in the taproom. Bottles were dirt cheap. It was an amazing experience. Don't skip it. The drive isn't that bad (just build in some time to sober up before leaving). FYI: Strange Ghost was in the fermenters.

I'm having trouble figuring out when they are "open"... I'll be there next week and would like to visit as well!

 

[ChairmanHoltz1]

I'm having trouble figuring out when they are "open"... I'll be there next week and would like to visit as well!

I messaged Dany on Facebook about a week before I wanted to visit and we worked out a time. I've heard contacting him through the Fantome website also works. I think the only "official hours" are on the weekends.

 

[Saind]

I'll be at 3F next sunday from around 11:00 with a friend of mine. If anyone wants to have a beer, let me know

 

[DCLA]

Will be at 3F today around 230pm then Cantillon after if anyone wants to meet up to share some bottles.

 

[Dicers]

Will be at Cantillon on Sept. 12th if anyone is around

 

[user 306926]

Anyone know if Cantillon itself will be open on Zwanze day? I'll likely be in town and will go to Moeder. But it would be great to stop in at the source as well.

Thanks!

 

[BelgianChris]

I'm not a really good guide IMHO , but if anyone needs some info about (breweries in/around) Brussels , feel free to ask

 

[DCLA]

Best mussels in Brussels?

 

[user 306926]

Best mussels in Brussels?

 

[BelgianChris]

Best mussels in Brussels?

Might wanna try at the fish market square (''Place St-Catherine'')