While there are more than 800 famous beers brewed in Belgium, I figured I would start with a simple break down of the top four most popular beers in recent years. Leffe, Duvel, and Hoegaarden are some of the most well known and popular beers in Belgium and around the world.
It should be noted that each different beer has its own glass, and it will only be served in that glass. Each glass is shaped to heighten the beer’s distinctive qualities, for instance, some are shaped to allow for a larger head, keep the beer colder longer, or to allow for a specific flow of the bubbles.
Leffe. Leffe is an abbey beer, brewed in the Abbaye Notre Dame de Leffe in Dinant, Belgium. There are six different types: Blonde (my favorite, pictured above), Brown, Radieuse, Ruby, Tripel, 9”, as well as two seasonal brews. Leffe Blonde is a highly fermented beer with a 6.6% alcohol content; it is a fantastic drink for a warm summer day. Visit the Leffe website at http://www.leffe.com/en or schedule a tour of the abbey at http://www.abbaye-de-leffe.be/-English-.
Duvel. Brewed over 90 days, Duvel has an 8.5% alcohol content. It is brewed at the Moortgat Brewery headquartered in Breendonk, Belgium. Duvel is slightly heavier, and with a higher alcohol content, you need to watch out or you might be caught off guard. Visit the Duvel website at http://www.duvel.be/#/us/en/home where you can also schedule a visit to the brewery, including lunch and a beer tasting, if you wish.
Hoegaarden. Hoegaarden is a smooth, light, wheat beer created in the De Kluis Brewery in Hoegaarden, Belgium with a 4.5% alcohol content. Four other types of beer are also brewed: Rosée, Citron, Speciale, and Grand Cru. With a much lower alcohol content, this beer is easy to drink at any occasion. Visit the Hoegaarden website at http://www.hoegaarden.com/AgeCheck/display.
I hope you enjoy! Of course, try everything, and more than once!
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