Beer and other alcoholic beverages

Brewery Verhaeghe-Vichte, a small family business joined forces with abstract artist Lode Laperre to create a work of art around beer. The total proceeds of the exclusive beer cases will be donated to the World Health Organisation to support research in the fight against coronavirus.

The Belgian brewer Cornelissen has been developing its export strategy for 5 years. After Asia, exports to the United States now follow.

The coronacrisis hit Brouwerij Huyghe hard. Despite a 15% loss of turnover, the company invested 9 million euros this year. 

For Kasteelbrouwerij Vanhonsebrouck, sustainability is at the core of it all: from export to partnerships and, of course, growth. These beer brewers have big dreams!

Only a few kilometers separate Brasserie Leopold 7 and bakery Champain. Both support sustainable food production. That was all it took to the founders to develop a simple but original idea: to make the most of their associated processes while avoiding food waste.

The West-Flemish town of Izegem is home to the imposing brewery complex of Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck, replete with towers like a real castle.

Out of the medieval guilds grew one of the world’s oldest professional associations: the Federation of Belgian Brewers. We spoke to Lambert De Wijngaert of the Belgian brewers about our beer culture, but also about innovation, exports and sustainability in the industry.

How do you make something delicious out of leftovers in order to avoid useless waste? Well, Maison Dandoy, a Belgian biscuit maker showed us the way. In collaboration with Brussels Beer Project brewery, the circular ‘Tough Cookie' biscuit and beer were born.

We, Belgians, love to combine excellent beer with delicious food. Last week, Gavere was the place to be for beer and food lovers.