Features of Belgian beer: tradition and modernity

Belgium is the most "beer" country in the world: this is confirmed by numerous studies and admiring tourists. The Belgians are very sensitive to the preservation of beer traditions, which is why all beer drinks produced in this country are always tasty and of high quality. What are the other characteristics of Belgian beer and how is it better than other countries?

A hundred points ahead

Of course, quality beer is also produced in Germany, the United States, and even Russia, but nowhere is there such a variety of original styles as in Belgium. Local brewers have had a great influence on brewers all over the world, and they have also provoked the widespread spread of craft beers. In order to catch up with the Belgian masters, brewers in different countries tried to create original varieties, and this led to the expansion of the lines and the creation of new production facilities.

There are hundreds of different beers produced in Belgium, and it is impossible to single out features that are characteristic of all the country's beers without exception. But there are some aspects that are common to most styles:

— Phenolic aromas produced by the yeast. Herbal, spicy, clove aromas are found in almost all Belgian beers.
— Fruit esters are also the result of yeast. They give the aroma of the finished drink hints of citrus or fruit that won't go unnoticed when consumed correctly.
— Sizzle and sparkle. Because many Belgian varieties are subjected to a second pre-pregnancy in the bottle, they behave a bit like Champagne when poured. This is also considered a characteristic of Belgian beer.

Despite these similarities, you can easily come across Belgian beers that do not meet any of these criteria. So getting to know Belgian beer is always an unpredictable journey.

Among the country's highlights are:

— Trappist beer, a unique beverage with a centuries-old history, which is brewed only in monasteries. Today only 13 certified breweries are engaged in its production;
— Belgian white ale - a beer made without hops with a beautiful milky-yellow color and rich flavor;
— lambic - beer of spontaneous fermentation, dry and sour. There are also lambics with added fruit, the most famous variety being Cherry Creek;
— Flanders red and brown ales are sour beers without a pronounced hop bitterness.

And this is just a small part of the beers from Belgium, which must be tasted by all connoisseurs. Come to the Lambic beer restaurant - let's taste them together!

Date : 29 March

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