Beer and other alcoholic beverages

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

Belgian beers and Belgian breweries: vibrant and going places

Browse 180 Belgian companies in this category

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.

Huyghe Brewery wants to put Brewery ‘Het Anker’ on the map internationally

How do our breweries work on the internationalization of Belgian beer? By tapping into new markets and developing innovating distribution strategies, according to Huyghe Brewery. And that is what the brewery will now also do for brewery 'Het Anker'!

Enjoying Belgian wines and spirits responsibly

Meet Vinum Et Spiritus, the Belgian industry association for producers of wines and spirit drinks. We spoke to CEO Geert Van Lerberghe, who is clearly proud of his entrepreneurs, who are locally embedded and are continuing to work hard with gusto and passion to deliver quality products.

Gulf region’s taste for Belgian food

Our Belgian delicacies have been gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and by extension the entire Gulf region. What other opportunities, food trends and events does the Middle East have to offer you?

Belgium, the land of Research and Development for AB InBev

Food companies are deliberately choosing to set up their R&D centre in Belgium.

Small country, great food!

Coming from a small country in the heart of Europe, Belgians are known to be rather modest and humble. But when it comes to our food and beverages, we have a great food.be story to tell!

The organic sector continues to grow sustainably

There is no doubt that organic products are on the rise. According to BioForum, the sectoral organisation for organic agriculture and food in Flanders, the sector has been thriving for years.

Brewery Verhaeghe-Vichte uses beer and art for coronavirus research

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.

Beer from Brouwerij Cornelissen crosses Atlantic Ocean

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

Brouwerij Huyghe invests in sustainable solutions

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

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!