An extensive guide to the most superb beer breweries in Belgium: a beer-lover's nirvana.

by Charles D. Cook

Move over Chianti. Take a hike Pinot Grigio. Italian brewers have built a world-class beer scene in recent years, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.

Those of you who have already gotten your hands on the first issue of The Beer Connoisseur no doubt enjoyed Chuck Cook’s thorough accounting of the myriad breweries and cafés spread all around Belg

The best-selling lambic beers stateside are those from Brouwerij Lindemans, located in the small town of Vlenzenbeek, to the southwest of Brussels. Yes, Belgium.

The best-selling lambic beers stateside are those from Brouwerij Lindemans, located in the small town of Vlenzenbeek, to the southwest of Brussels. Yes, Belgium.

It’s August. High summer here in the northern hemisphere. The perfect time to sit outside and drink a beer or three, and to perhaps have a nice meal to boot.

Brothers Yves and Kurt Panneels run one of Belgium’s great lambic cafes, In de Verzekering tegen de Grote Dorst.

Jean Hummler and Nassim Dessicy run what just might be the top specialty beer cafe in the capital of the European Union, Brussels.

The mark of a truly superb brewery is one that puts out nothing but great beers.

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