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Belgian beer brewers

Rosa Merckx

Many aficionados view Belgium as the fatherland of beer, especially since our brewing heritage dates back many centuries, yet still provides influence and inspiration to modern-day brewers. Beer is a part of our DNA, and the historic significance of our beer culture is even recognised by UNESCO, who inscribed the Belgian beer culture to their list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2016.

Traditional brewing techniques

Our top brewmasters still use the same techniques that have been passed down for generations, continually preserving the unique characters of our beers. Rochefort, Achel, Chimay, Duvel, Orval, Westmalle: these are just some of the world-renowned breweries that have helped to make Belgian beers household names across the globe.

Belgian craft beer

The passion of today’s brewers has also seen a new wave of innovative craft brewers, who are redefining how the world perceives Belgian beer. Whether its crowdfunded beers, microbreweries, or single batch brews there’s no doubt that our craft brewers are helping to add a vibrant new depth to Belgium’s beer offering.

You create beer like an artist would create a painting

Belgium’s first female head brewer Rosa Merckx – Liefmans
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