Belgium Travel Thread

[Digita7693]

What the hell is DHVL? Did I miss out last time I was in Brussels?

Mostly insanely overpriced, and abused the generosity of some lambic brewers, decent food.

 

[matedog]

De Heeren Van Liedekercke
https://www.heerenvanliedekercke.be/?lang=en

Oh the place with the bouncy house. Yeah, that was closed when we went, so no FOMO.

 

[stupac2]

Mostly insanely overpriced, and abused the generosity of some lambic brewers, decent food.

Eh, besides the big-name stuff the menu is pretty reasonable. If you just want to drink vintage Trappists and regular gueuze there's no place better (at least that I'm aware of, perhaps there are some out there but no one's gonna be telling).

Is the "abused the generosity" just the insane price of Heerengueuze surprising Cantillon/3F? I'm unaware of anything else.

 

[alanburtonwells1]

Anyone know if the 3F restaurant still has ZyF available for on-site consumption? (or for that matter any other vintage bottles that are noteworthy?) I saw some people mention it was available in the past. I'll be in Brussels Monday October 9th and since the brewery is closed on Mondays I was thinking about checking out the restaurant instead. I'll also be at Cantillon that day as well if any locals are interested in splitting some bottles.

I know I'm knew here but I have some friends on here that can vouch for me.

 

[BusinessSloth]

Anyone know if the 3F restaurant still has ZyF available for on-site consumption? (or for that matter any other vintage bottles that are noteworthy?) I saw some people mention it was available in the past. I'll be in Brussels Monday October 9th and since the brewery is closed on Mondays I was thinking about checking out the restaurant instead. I'll also be at Cantillon that day as well if any locals are interested in splitting some bottles.

I know I'm knew here but I have some friends on here that can vouch for me.

ZYF Batch 1 for 60€. Comes with water, pours of the two sherries used for the barrels, and the beer. Worth every penny. 2003 OGV was my next favorite of the day. Was just there yesterday

 

[amk1]

ZYF Batch 1 for 60€. Comes with water, pours of the two sherries used for the barrels, and the beer. Worth every penny. 2003 OGV was my next favorite of the day. Was just there yesterday

That's the lambik-O-droom (brewery) and not the 3F restaurant?

 

[BusinessSloth]

That's the lambik-O-droom (brewery) and not the 3F restaurant?

Yes

 

[GetchaPull]

Anyone know if the 3F restaurant still has ZyF available for on-site consumption? (or for that matter any other vintage bottles that are noteworthy?) I saw some people mention it was available in the past. I'll be in Brussels Monday October 9th and since the brewery is closed on Mondays I was thinking about checking out the restaurant instead. I'll also be at Cantillon that day as well if any locals are interested in splitting some bottles.

I know I'm knew here but I have some friends on here that can vouch for me.

3F restaurant hasn't had Zenne b1 available for a year plus.

 

[AleAuteur]

I'll be in Brussels the 28th- 10.1. I didn't realize DHVL was on holiday then. Does anyone know if they ever come back from holiday earlier than expected or am I pretty much out of luck?

 

[loldor]

3F restaurant hasn't had Zenne b1 available for a year plus.

I believe they had the b1 Zenne available last year during OBD. Maybe I'm mistaken though.

 

[bostonvert]

I'll be in Brussels the 28th- 10.1. I didn't realize DHVL was on holiday then. Does anyone know if they ever come back from holiday earlier than expected or am I pretty much out of luck?

I was hoping to have a nice dinner yesterday.... and found out it was closed, bummer. Don't count on it, when a Belgian business goes on holiday it NEVER opens sooner

 

[Maakun]

Best worst thing about DHVL is the recommended drinks for children section...

 

[alanburtonwells1]

Looks as though Magnums dropped at Cantillon. Hopefully they last until next week when I am in town!

 

[BelgianChris]

Looks as though Magnums dropped at Cantillon. Hopefully they last until next week when I am in town!

I got one of the last ones on tuesday I'm afraid.
At least that's what they told me.
Best of luck !

 

[alanburtonwells1]

Thanks for the update, I guess I shouldn't be surprised they go quickly!

I'm hoping Fou drops by the time I arrive but people are saying it likely won't be available to go at the brewery until the end of October.

 

[ggfunk]

Thanks for the update, I guess I shouldn't be surprised they go quickly!

I'm hoping Fou drops by the time I arrive but people are saying it likely won't be available to go at the brewery until the end of October.

I'll be crossing my fingers too! Hopefully they will at least have it for on premises while I'm there.

 

[alanburtonwells1]

It's interesting that 2017 Fou is already hitting shops in other countries in the EU but not available at the brewery. I heard one anecdote that someone already got bottles at a shop in Paris.

 

[andrewdrinks]

It’s on sale today at the IMBC event in Manchester.

 

[Gaseous Clay]

It's interesting that 2017 Fou is already hitting shops in other countries in the EU but not available at the brewery. I heard one anecdote that someone already got bottles at a shop in Paris.

Ive seen it pop up on a ton of UK beer shop instagram pages. This has happened in past years as well.

 

[Richard Berg]

I emailed DHVL yesterday about doing their fall prix fixe menu on Oct 4th (the day they reopen). What are the chances I'll hear back before the day-of? Or at all?

 

[GetchaPull]

I emailed DHVL yesterday about doing their fall prix fixe menu on Oct 4th (the day they reopen). What are the chances I'll hear back before the day-of? Or at all?

Probable. I emailed Joost regarding a different subject about a week into their holiday (not expecting a response until after their holiday) and he responded the same day.

 

[Richard Berg]

They confirmed yesterday. Can't wait, the October menu looks delish.

 

[steinbbr]

Since there will be a few of us in Brussels the week of Nov 5th. I'd like to get a pulse on interest in visiting Tilquin. I am dying to checkout some of those new fruited variants Pierre has been making as well as pickup a few of the pinot noir aged bottles.

Tilquin's website says open Saturday's or by reservation. I'm assuming most of us will be at Cantillon that Saturday Nov 11th and since its a holiday I doubt Tilquin will be open anyway. The minimum requirement for scheduling a private tour is 10 people. I don't mind trying to organize a private tour for us if there is sufficient interest.

I'm leaning toward trying to plan for Fri Nov 10th if this is agreeable to everyone. Either way if you are interested maybe PM me or respond in the thread how many people you are and we can take it from there; timing, meeting up, getting to the brewery, etc... God I hope this works!!!

 

[GetchaPull]

Since there will be a few of us in Brussels the week of Nov 5th. I'd like to get a pulse on interest in visiting Tilquin. I am dying to checkout some of those new fruited variants Pierre has been making as well as pickup a few of the pinot noir aged bottles.

Tilquin's website says open Saturday's or by reservation. I'm assuming most of us will be at Cantillon that Saturday Nov 11th and since its a holiday I doubt Tilquin will be open anyway. The minimum requirement for scheduling a private tour is 10 people. I don't mind trying to organize a private tour for us if there is sufficient interest.

I'm leaning toward trying to plan for Fri Nov 10th if this is agreeable to everyone. Either way if you are interested maybe PM me or respond in the thread how many people you are and we can take it from there; timing, meeting up, getting to the brewery, etc... God I hope this works!!!

In for 10 Nov. Me +1

 

[steinbbr]

In for 10 Nov. Me +1

 

[BeerWorld]

Since there will be a few of us in Brussels the week of Nov 5th. I'd like to get a pulse on interest in visiting Tilquin. I am dying to checkout some of those new fruited variants Pierre has been making as well as pickup a few of the pinot noir aged bottles.

Tilquin's website says open Saturday's or by reservation. I'm assuming most of us will be at Cantillon that Saturday Nov 11th and since its a holiday I doubt Tilquin will be open anyway. The minimum requirement for scheduling a private tour is 10 people. I don't mind trying to organize a private tour for us if there is sufficient interest.

I'm leaning toward trying to plan for Fri Nov 10th if this is agreeable to everyone. Either way if you are interested maybe PM me or respond in the thread how many people you are and we can take it from there; timing, meeting up, getting to the brewery, etc... God I hope this works!!!

I won't make that but I definitely plan on stopping by Cantillon on Nov-11.

 

[LaChupacabra]

I'm leaning toward trying to plan for Fri Nov 10th if this is agreeable to everyone.

I'd probably be up for this if you were to go the following week (13th-16th).

 

[steinbbr]

I'd probably be up for this if you were to go the following week (13th-16th).

Yeah, I'm headed back that Monday the 13th.

 

[opperkleurder]

Will be in Brussels November 4 and 5. If somebody wants to pop some bottles together at Cantillon (Saturday) or Grote Dorst (Sunday) let me know!

 

[BeerWorld]

Will be in Brussels November 4 and 5. If somebody wants to pop some bottles together at Cantillon (Saturday) or Grote Dorst (Sunday) let me know!

I am actually arriving that Saturday and will make my way over to Cantillon some time in the afternoon.