Breweries in Bruges
A true Bruggenian likes to drink a good beer from time to time. Bruges is the city known for beer. Bruges was the place where the Belgians and the Burgundians came together for the first time. And this is where Burgundian beer is brewed. Right in the center you will find some world famous breweries such as “De Halve Maan” and “Bourgogne Des Flandres”. Just outside the city you will also find some top breweries such as “Fort Lapin” and “Siphon”. Totally bitten by the beer bug? Visit Bruges Beer Experience to learn more.
De Halve Maan
Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, idyllically located on the beautiful Walplein, was for a long time Bruges’ last city brewery. Beer has been brewed here on site since 1546. They brew three beers, the “Brugse Zot”, “Straffe Hendrik”, “Blanche de Bruges” and “Sport Zot”. Most known is the “Brugse Zot”, a fruity blonde based on malt, hops and special yeast. The beer refers to the nickname of the people of Bruges which they owe to Maximilian of Austria. Real beer lovers can take a look behind the scenes and join a guided tour. Afterward it is also possible to have a drink in the cozy brasserie. Are the kids coming along for the trip? No problem, for the youngest among us there are also children’s tours organized.
Did you know that beer is transported underground through pipelines? The beer that is brewed in the brewery in the city goes via pipelines to the bottling plant outside the city. So you walk on beer in Bruges!
Bourgogne des Flandres
Since 1765, the Van Houtryve family has been brewing beer worthy of the Dukes of Burgundy. Today, seven generations later, the Bourgogne des Flandres beers are still brewed according to the unique, centuries-old brewing technique: infusion of Lambic.
A process in which a selection of the best Lambic is mixed with a top-fermented brown beer. Visit the brewery and meet the brewer in the attic, learn how to tap digitally or go home with your picture on the bottle! Finish off with a free degustation in the bar with a unique view of the canals of Bruges…
Fort Lapin
Kristof Vandenbusshe started brewing beer as a hobby, but it didn’t stop there for long. In 2011 in Fort Lapin started brewing commercially. His small but fine brewery has no less than 12 beers in its range. Everything started with the “Fort Lapin Tripple”, a blond tripple with 8%. Meanwhile, you already have “Quadruple Fort Lapin”, “Hibiscus Fort Lapin” and many more that you can discover for yourself. There is something for everyone.
Curious about what it’s like behind the scenes? During a visit you will learn all about the production process and you can taste two of the house beers. You will learn what makes your favorite beer so unique and how to correctly pour a Fort Lapin.
Bryggja Brewery
Bryggja Brewery is a small local brewery located in Moerkerke. The brewery started in 2012. Four friends decided to participate in the Brouwland Beer Competition. From a selection of more than 90 beers, the Bryggja Tripel is chosen by a professional jury as the best hobby beer in Belgium. Because of this push, the friends decided to launch the beer among the people of Bruges. One year later, the second beer was already on the market. Until 2014, the beers were brewed externally. At the end of 2014, they took the step to have their own brewery.
Think you have a new great beer recipe? It is possible to rent the brewing installation for your own beer! You can become a brewer yourself!
Siphon Brewing
Restaurant Siphon, lovingly situated in the countryside on the Damse Vaart, is not only a great place for a delicious meal. It also has its own microbrewery, which perfectly complements the artisanal character of the restaurant. Siphon Brewing’s homemade barley beer is brewed in classic Belgian styles with a twist, as well as international styles not commonly found in Belgium.
Bruges Beer Experience
Discover in an interactive way everything about the ingredients of beer, the brewing process, food pairing, beer in Bruges, the Trappist and abbey beers … Children follow the story of the Bruges Beer with the Kids Tour. The guided tour is with an ipad and headphones. The tour for adults costs € 16 with tasting and € 10 without tasting. The kids come along for € 6.
Would you just like to taste? The bar is open to everyone, with sixteen different beers on tap and a view of the Market Square.
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