Our new T-shirt!

Price: 25 euro

Email us to order one in your size ( mens/ladies) and we will include free delivery in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Or join us end of August for our XL beer tasting!

Interview with Beer Idiots

Beer Idiots came to visit my tasting room and asked a lot questions about me & my business Hoppiness Brussels
Thanks so much for coming Ahmed! And sorry about being a little camera shy; I can talk about beer for hours, but when there is a camera in my face it suddenly seems harder to find my words 🙂

Find the interview here on youtube:

Women’s International Trophy Mainz

Last week I was in Mainz for the Women’s International Trophy. The Women’s International Trophy is a unique event in Germany and a top-level tasting: wines, beers, and spirits from all over the world are tasted by an international jury made up entirely of women. All the tasters, sommeliers, oenologists, etc. are experts in the field. It was great to be part of this event again and taste so many excellent beers!

Belgian Beer World – discountcode

Did you know that the Bourse building in the centre of Brussels (the former stock exchange) is built on top of the remains of a 13th century convent? The bourse building was recently completely restored and inside you can find a beautiful walk way, a café, restaurant and Belgian Beer World, an interactive museum experience about beer.

A ticket to Belgian Beer World will also include entry to Bruxella 1238, the museum underneath the building. Inside is allegedly the tomb of Duke John 1st of Brabant, known as Gambrinus, the legendary king of beer.
We have a collaboration with the museum and you will get 10% discount on tickets bought online using this link: https://tickets.belgianbeerworld.be/tracker?tracker_code=95G2NS

It’s also possible to hire me as a guide for your visit of Belgian Beer World. (ENG/NL). You can contact me directly by email for this or contact BBW for a package deal and ask for me.

discount Belgian Beer World

Newsletter April 25

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Concours International de Lyon

I had a great time in Lyon last week. Two days of judging beers for Concours International de Lyon and meeting so many beer friends (again) and discussing beer together. It was an interesting and well organised event and it was lovely to discover the beautiful city of Lyon as well.
Definitely an experience to remember!

Visit Brussels Awards nomination

Visit Brussels Awards nomination

We are extremely proud to be nominated for the Brussels Treasure Award at the Visit Brussels Awards 2025.

Brussels’ roots are the essence of this award. The winning project tells an authentic Brussels story.

Our introduction on Visit Brussels: Hoppiness Brussels, led by sommelier Carien Touwen, offers immersive experiences that explore the richness of Belgian and Brussels beer culture. In the cozy ambiance of a traditional Belgian café, every tasting session combines storytelling about the history of beer, discovery of local brews and gourmet pairings tailored to participants’ expectations. Since 2024, these tastings have also been offered in corporate settings, transforming offices into convivial spaces for initiations into beer culture. It’s an original and enriching way to share Belgian beer heritage, ideal for employees and (inter)national visitors alike.

Hoppiness can really use your help, so please vote for us by clicking here!

And when you vote, don’t forget to vote for CoHop in the category Co-Creation. We are big fans of this Brewery! CoHop is an innovative cooperative brewery that brings together four Brussels microbreweries at the heart of the Etterbeek Arsenal.

New in 2025!

*** Hoppiness Brussels Beer Club ***

New! Monthly Sunday afternoon get-together at our cozy tasting room!

We love hosting and bringing people together around a good beer.

The ticket will get you entrance and 3 beer tasters.

Tasty nibbles will be available for free all afternoon.

Opening hours between 2 pm and 6 pm (last beers served at 5:30). 

Catch up on the latest beers and/ or enjoy the classics. Every month we will have a different beer selection. No formal, guided tasting, but every beer will be introduced and beer questions are always welcome!

Bring the family, meet with your friends, let’s mix and mingle! We have table football, games and toys available.

Alcohol-free ticket and junior tickets available.

Tickets and dates can be found on Billetweb

First dates of the year:

Sunday 19th of January

Sunday 2th of Feb

Sunday 2nd of March