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

Where to go in Brussels? Part 2 – Breweries and brewpubs

You love beer ! A beer tasting at Hoppiness is fantastic. But… of course you want more! Here are some ideas to explore.

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• Brasserie La Source in the fantastic location Be-Here. Drink at the brewery and try all their innovative brews. Open from Wednesday till Sunday.
• Brasserie de la Senne at Tour and Taxis is worth a visit for sure. Enjoy the view, the breeze, the smell of the brewing and explore their lovely beers. Open from Tuesday till Sunday.

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Where to go in Brussels? Part 1 – cafés

You love beer ! A beer tasting at Hoppiness is great. But…of course you want more! Here are some ideas to explore.

City center:

  • Cafe Le Coq – great Flemish cafe very close to La Bourse. An immense beer menu, good beers on tap and there are always great new beers of the month to discover!
  • Cafe Roskam – Flemish cafe- close to place Saint-Catherine – Bollekes on draft, cheese for a bargain, local Flemish people, regular live music events .
  • 9 et Voisins – this is where you go for Belgian food- classic stoemp, ballekes or chicons farcies. Funny prices and great accompanying beers.
  • La Porte Noire-Close to Manneken Pis . A beer cafe in a 16th century cellar.
  • The famous café Goudblommeke in Papier where Rene Magritte used to come. Many lovely beers on tap and authentic Brussels cuisini. Stoemp!
  • Brussels Beer Project Dansaert – taproom, brewery cellar and event location in Dansaerstreet. Enjoy a flight of beers and taste some of the many new beers this innovative brewery brews. They recently started their own lambic brewery in the cellar.
  • Mazette in the Marolllen. Brewpub, cafe and restaurant.
  • Brewdog Brussels, next to central station
  • Brusses Beer Project Bailli, taproom
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