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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Hopping along with Brewery Palm

What grapes are to fine wine, are hops to great beer. Brewery Palm is investing in the future of Belgian hops by joining forces with the non-profit organisation "De Orde van de Groene Bel". By teaming up, the brewery is aiming for more locally sourced raw materials in its beers.

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Beer, tradition and local roots: the tale of Brouwerij Roman

Roman Brewery is synonymous with dedication, quality and tradition. Amid the changes the beer industry witnessed in recent decades, the business doggedly focused on innovation and diversification to keep its place in the hearts of beer lover across the globe.  

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.