Going to Belgium!

[I_B_Mongo]

It needs to be noted that if you have plans on bringing back any Westy beers, you have to call in advance and tell them the day you're coming. They'll let you know what they'll have for sale that day and what time to come get it.

Have fun!

 

[fifelee]

I visited Belgium a few months ago and had a blast. I can recommend a few of my favorite experiences:

In Brussels, be sure to visit Cantillion (near the south train station). They make some of the best lambics in the world. You get a tour of the brewery and a free tasting at the end. For bars, you should go to Delirium. Their beer list looks like an encyclopedia. Another great spot was Bier Circus.

If you make the trip out to Westvleteren, I would recommend also visiting De Struise in nearby Oostvleteren. They were the only brewery I visited that has embraced US-style experimental microbrewing, and their beers are phenomenal. Another good one around there is De Dolles in Esen.

If you are in Antwerp, check out Kulminator. It was unfortunately closed when I was there, but I have it on good authority that it is the best bar in the world.

Have a great trip!

I've been three times and c_e nailed all the best spots I would recommend. De Dolles was great. The brewers 90 year old mother gave the tour. Hope she is still around.

 

[Houblon]

Putting it together ourselves so time to get organized.

Get the "Good Beer Guide Belgium by Tim Webb"

Rent a car if you really want to see the country, trains are great but limit your travel & time too much.

Have any ideas where you want to go? Brugge,Antwerpen,Brussels all are nice but theres far more than those major cities.


So much to see and never enough time