Beer in Belgium
Beer in Belgium encompasses one of the world's most celebrated brewing traditions, characterised by a vast diversity of styles including Trappist ales, lambics, saisons, white beers, and strong golden ales.
Why Belgian beer is distinctive
Belgian brewers traditionally use a wider range of yeast strains than most other brewing nations, producing estery, spiced, and sour flavours not common in lager-dominated markets. UNESCO recognised Belgian beer culture as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016. Styles such as Chimay, Duvel, and Orval appear on craft-focused bar menus across Europe, including Budapest.
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