Belgian Beer Popular
Belgium is boring? not when it comes to beer!
It seems a little unfair that Belgium, a small country in north-western Europe, has been labeled "boring" by its neighbors. Ok – perhaps compared with neighboring nations, which has no such geological diversity, you will not find large tracts of forest like in Germany, hot sandy beaches of Spain or the towering mountains of the Alps of France, but who cares? Everyone knows that the most important in life is beer, and when it comes to preparation, Belgium is anything but boring.
While other European countries continue churning out soft, generic lagers, Belgium has been highlighted in the production of a wide variety of high quality beers of interest that have made the country synonymous with the amber nectar.
In terms of global popularity, the fairly common, (thought perfectly drinkable) lager – Stella Artois – dominated pubs around the world and especially in the UK. When first launched it was backed by the advertising campaign that proclaimed it was "reassuringly expensive. "This led to being seen as an elegant and exotic, but has declined since the height a little.
In contrast to Stella Artois, Hoegaarden white beer, still held in high esteem and is available on tap in many pubs and bars throughout the UK. It is the nature and clouds and the hot taste (created by adding extracts coriander and orange peel) is usually served in glass Hoegaarden brand and sometimes comes with a slice of lemon – although some purists prefer beer adulterated. It is complex and fruity also calls on the female market, who tend to be less interested in traditional beer and beer. Hoegaarden The only downside is the cost; for Hoegaarden white beer was the first widely available in the UK, cornered the market in early and therefore tends to be the most expensive beer in the bar, enjoying owners with a profit margin larger than normal, for no other reason that people are willing to pay more for something delicious and different.
One most popular styles of beer are Belgian Trappist Ales. Is an order of Trappist monks who were (are) known for their austerity and a vow of silence – instead of letting your beer do the talking. There are six Trappist breweries in the world and all are located in Belgium. They produce beers that are highly regarded in gourmet circles Orval beer, Chimay, Rochefort and Achel, which tend to be strong in flavor and alcohol content.
If you are thinking of visiting Belgium to taste their beers first hand, the Bruges Beer Festival is a great place to start. There you will find forty breweries that different companies offer more than beer 100, including 5 Trappist Breweries, and you can taste the best beer and the landscape, Belgium. Hotels Bruges fill up quickly during the festival, so early if you want the best products in the sample of Belgium.
So the next time hear someone say that Belgium is boring, I say let the pint of Stella, and try an Orval, Hoegaarden or Achel, after all, there's more to Belgium than lager boring.
About the Author
Adam Singleton is an online freelance journalist from Scotland. His hobbies include travelling and hiking.
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