The picture-postcard Belgian city of Bruges has a historic and still-thriving beer scene which can be explored during an official beer tasting experience such as the one below.
(Photo: Beertasting in Bruges / Courtesy Viator)
Not for nothing is Belgian known as the beer capital of the world. The nation’s beer brewing roots dating back to the Roman era and is still celebrated today in city’s across the country. One of the most popular ways to discover it for yourself is by joining a beer tasting experience that allows you to learn all about the traditional beer-making techniques dating back centuries that are still used today as well as to sample some of the local brews. In the picture-postcard city of Bruges, famed for its fairy-tale like scenery, you can book a beer brewing tour and tasting that comes highly recommended. Here’s our review.
Who operates the tour?
Tour is operated by Beertasting in Bruges, a renowned local company offering unique beer tasting experiences in the historic heart of Bruges.
Where does the beer tasting take place and what is the bar like inside?
The tasting takes place in the on-site bar at St Christopher’s Inn The Bauhaus, a modern hostel that’s spread across 4 step-gabled house on a cobbled street in the heart of Bruges, just minutes from Market Square.
The traditional Belgian bar bustles with activity at all hours, attracting everyone from back-packers to beer enthusiasts keen to sample some of the venue’s 50-plus craft beers, welcoming atmosphere and quintessential Flemish hospitality.
What beers can I expect to taste?
During the tasting you will get to sample six of Belgium’s best brews, spanning a variety of taste, flavour and strength profiles. Among the types of beers you can expect to try are the award-winning Gouden Carolus Tripel, renowned for its complex flavours; the Barbar, a full-bodied honey bitter-sweet Blond that’s brewed to a secret recipe; and the Rodenbach Alexander, a sour ale with a unique balanced palette, fruit keys and complex aftertaste.
When do tours run and how long do they last?
Tours run every day of the week, except Thursdays, with a start time of either 5.30pm or 8pm. Running time is around 1.5 to 2 hours.
Where can I book the Bruges Beer Experience?
We recommend booking the Bruges Beer Experience at Viator