Epic + Thornbridge = kiwi collabrotive brew

Comment by JoKing on April 6, 2009 at 8:23pm

Far out - what hops do you think you'd use?

Never been in Belgium - but I'd check out Westvleteren Trappist Monastery for sure.

Comment by Greig McGill on April 6, 2009 at 8:31pm

Second the suggestion to go to Westvleteren. The cafe In de Vrede is very modern, but the beer... my GOD! You've had it bottled. On tap it's nothing short of life changing. Also, Brugge. So many great cafes and bars. 't Brugse Beertje was a favourite, as was Zolder. If you meet the lady who co-owns Zolder (works most evenings), say hi from Alex and I. She was awesome. We introduced her to Cantillon - believe it or not, she'd never heard of them despite having over 200 beers on her menu. Oh, and Cambrinus.

If you get the chance, and they do tours (I'm not sure - I was told they only have one "open day" per year, and we just happened to be lucky enough to be there for it) go to Roeselare and visit the Rodenbach brewery. Those tuns... just amazing. And Cantillon in Brussels - but try not to get knifed in the ghetto neighbourhood! Damn, so many. And there are tons I'm sure I missed.

Comment by Sam Possenniskie (TGM) on April 6, 2009 at 8:56pm

If you've got time and feeling a bit mroe adventurous, you might find something in here to your liking.

http://the-grandmaster.blogspot.com/2006/10/belgium-merci-beaucoup-what-great-5.html

But you can't go wrong with Brugge if it is just a short trip.

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