Belgian Beer Primer

Decoding the world’s most acclaimed (and confusing) brews.

How 'bout some frits to go with those mussels? About Hoegaarden, yes, I really think it’s the best. There are now several other Belgian makers, such as Blanche de Bruges, Wittekerke (made by Bavik,in East Flanders, I...

, Bière Blanche, or Blanche - generally have spices added during brewing, usually coriander and orange peel. All of the beers you list are in the Belgian style. The only other one available locally as far as I can recall is PC...

My go-to food beer is either Belgian witbier or French biere-de-garde. Examples of the former: Unibroue Blanche de Chambly, Blanche De Bruxelles, Avery White Rascal, Allagash White, Ommegang Witte. Examples of the latter:...

like $1500 depending on the room booked). When I passed by during Nuit Blanche it looked great and the staff were pretty welcoming to passersby! (loss of snob appeal??) Linda? It’s small but can accommodate a larger group at...

try McAuslands (St Ambroise) Pale Ale, its got some character, good price too. For your Blanche Id say start with Unibroues Blanche de Chambly. Then head to Paradis de biere on Laurier for some exploring—if you cant get...

Course if it is a “hefeweizen” it is German if it is Belgian it would be a Bière blanche.

, order a blanche or a kriek, open your frites and have at 'em in warmth. If you’re looking for other informal dining options and want something typically Belgian, go to Le Corbeau near the Place du Sablon and have a pita....

You’ll find a pretty good rundown in the following thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/540609#3885938 Bières et compagnie’s website is www.bieresetcompagnie.ca Still haven’t made it to Brasseurs de Montréal...

(first post – little anxious) Hi, 3 friends and I are coming to Montreal this Friday for our first try at Mondial de la biere. 3 of us are foodies and although beer tasting is the primary goal of the weekend, we would like to...

Hello, I second crabshakk and would also recommend fanny trollopes, stravaigin, and the italian caffe. For more fancy meals try La Valle Blanche or hotel du vin. If you want some reviews have a look at my blog...

blanche de chambly, la fin du monde, morimoto soba, a nice nigorizake or junmai

-reading, RDI-watching, poutine-eating, Blanche de Chambly (possibly the world’s greatest white ale)-drinking, STM-riding trip to la belle province. Help me out. :-)

at all in my Belgian beers and prefer white stuff like Blanche de chambly. But Brother Thelonius is incredibly delicious and very well-crafted, even using the mild sweetness it has to keep my tongue on its toes. I think...

Partly due to lack of other options, and partly out of interest, I’ll be heading to Maison Blanche on an upcoming Sunday night.