Beer and other alcoholic beverages

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  • Belgium is globally known and respected for its wide variety of high-quality beers. The Belgian beer culture is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Heritage
  • Consumers are going for better balanced and more conscious lifestyles. That’s why non-alcoholic and low alcohol beers are booming
  • Did you know that Belgium also produces wines? Several wines are even protected Belgian designations of origin and geographical indications
  • Local and artisan products are on the rise, such as our famed elixirs, Flemish pastis and Belgian whiskies and jenevers
  • Sector represented by the Belgian Brewers federation and Vinum Et Spiritus, the Belgian industry association for producers of wines and spirit drinks
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Roadmap in action: Belgian beer with CO₂-negative malt

By 2030, the Belgian food industry aims to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 40%. Brewery Huyghe in Melle turns these ambitions into tangible, drinkable initiatives. Together with malting group Boortmalt, the brewery is now the first in Belgium to brew beer with CO₂-negative malt.

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From Herve to Hollywood: Brasserie de l’Abbaye du Val-Dieu wins over California

During the Belgian Economic Mission to California, Brasserie de l’Abbaye du Val-Dieu showed how Belgian exports can grow while staying deeply rooted at home. With nine new contracts in San Francisco and Los Angeles, the brewery aims to double its sales in the United States.

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Sustainably canned craftsmanship: Vanhonsebrouck brewery's specialty beers

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!

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Brasserie Leopold 7 and the Champain bakery together to prevent food losses

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.

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Special beer in cans from Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck set to win over Americans

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

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Belgian beers and Belgian breweries: vibrant and going places

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.

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How to make a circular biscuit with beer

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.

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Brewery Contreras celebrates its 200th birthday

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

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BE DELICIOUS, Belgian food artisans

BE DELICIOUS is a joint venture of Belgian food producers, who are eager to share their passion for the Belgian cuisine with the rest of the world.

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Belgium, home to a true beer paradise

There is no doubt that Belgium is the country for beer. With its 150 breweries, ranging from small family breweries through medium-sized companies to big internationals, it offers a range of beers with highly contrasting tastes and flavours.

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The leading global brewer? Belgian of course!

Anheuser-Busch InBev is the world’s leading brewer and is also one of the world’s top five consumer goods companies.