Our Beers
Belgian Beer Culture
They say that beer is to the Belgian what wine is to the Frenchman. That's true – but it only tells half the story. In Belgium, beer is not just a drink. It is an ingredient in the kitchen, a companion at the table, and an expression of identity. Here they brew Easter beer and Christmas beer, summer beer and autumn beer, beer for weddings and beer to celebrate that it has finally stopped raining.
The Belgian approach to beer and food is something we at Belgobaren have carried with us since the start. A robust dubbel with slow-cooked meat. A light wheat beer with seafood. A spontaneously fermented fruit brew with dessert. In Belgium, such pairings are as natural as wine with cheese in France – and every bit as rewarding.
Over 300 Varieties
At Belgobaren we have over 300 Belgian beers in our fridges. It is a selection we have built up over nearly three decades, bottle by bottle, with the same principle: quality and character over quantity.
But a beer list is never finished. We regularly bring in brews from new Belgian microbreweries, purchase vintage beers, and hunt for limited editions brewed for special occasions. The selection lives and changes – that is what makes it exciting.
Trappist Beer
Of the world's ten trappist breweries, five are in Belgium – Chimay, Orval, Westmalle, Westvleteren, and Rochefort. The Trappist order lives by the principle of self-sufficiency, and beer has been part of that equation for centuries.
Trappist is a protected designation with clear rules. The beer must be brewed within the monastery walls, under the monks' supervision, and any surplus must go to charitable causes.
The five Belgian monasteries produce very different beers. But there are common threads: full-bodied brews with character, often around 7–9 percent, with a generous flavour profile that makes them excellent food beers. Many trappist beers are also suitable for ageing, developing in the bottle during a secondary fermentation.
At Belgobaren we always have several trappist beers available. Just ask – we are more than happy to tell you about both the beers and their history.
Spontaneously Fermented Beer
Spontaneously fermented beer, or lambic, is the beer world's answer to natural wine. No yeast is added. Instead, the brew is left in open vessels and colonised by wild microorganisms living in the air – a method older than any other brewing technique we know of.
This type of beer is produced almost exclusively in the area around Brussels, where the local microflora gives the beer its distinctive character. The result is tart, with oxidised tones and sometimes a hint of vinegar.
Sound off-putting? It doesn't have to be. Spontaneously fermented beer is among the most fascinating things you can drink – complex, alive, and completely unlike anything else. And with food, especially desserts and cheeses, it opens doors that ordinary beer never can.
We always have a selection of lambic, gueuze, and fruit lambic in our fridges. Let us guide you.
Our Own Brews
Since the start in 1997, we have collaborated with some of Belgium's (and Sweden's) best breweries to create beers under the Belgobaren name. It is not about putting our logo on just anything – it is about creating brews that truly represent their respective styles.
Belgo Pils
Our light lager and best-seller, for good reason. Clean, well-crafted, reliable. The beer you start the evening with.
Belgo IPA
Brewed by Van Steenberge. Nicely balanced with a Belgian touch – hoppy without shouting.
Belgo DIPA
Also from Van Steenberge. Well-hopped, with good bite and body. For those who want more of everything.
Black Jack
A project launched in 2005. Brewers have put their stamp on each edition. Brewed by De Molen, De Struise and others. Powerful, dark brews.
Black Isak
An imperial stout with flavours of liquorice, oak barrel, and tar. Not for everyone – but unforgettable.
Beer Tastings
Being curious about what you drink is only natural. Exploring that curiosity with expert guidance and five carefully selected beers in your glass – that is a beer tasting at Belgobaren.
Over roughly an hour and a half, we take you through Belgian beer culture, from easy-drinking classics to brews that challenge everything you thought beer could be. You taste, learn, and discover – in company that makes the experience even better. We arrange tastings in different styles and themes so you can learn more about a specific style or region.
Get in touch and we will tell you more and find a time that works.