UK Belgian Beer Week 2026 is a nationwide celebration of Belgian brewing culture, delivered in collaboration with James Clay. Taking place in the final week of February, the week sees visiting Belgian brewery representatives hosting events across more than 30 venues throughout the UK, highlighting the styles, traditions, and craftsmanship that make Belgian beer one of the most respected beer cultures in the world.
Alongside the events, we’ve curated a dedicated UK Belgian Beer Week mixed case, designed to showcase the depth, history, and variety that defines Belgian brewing.
UK Belgian Beer Week Mixed Case
A way to explore the breweries and styles featured during Belgian Beer Week, wherever you are
This 12-beer mixed case has been curated specifically for UK Belgian Beer Week and features beers from the breweries taking part in the celebrations across the country. It’s designed to bring the spirit of the week home, whether you’re unable to attend an event in person or want to revisit the beers you discovered while out celebrating. The selection moves through classic Belgian styles, from fruit lambics and historic Trappist ales to farmhouse saisons, blondes, and richer dark beers, offering a balanced and enjoyable journey through Belgian brewing. Together, the beers provide a direct connection to the breweries and styles being showcased during Belgian Beer Week, allowing you to explore, compare, and enjoy them at your own pace.
MEET THE BREWERIES
23 FEBRUARY - 01 MARCH 2026
Belgian Beer Week gives you the chance to try Belgian beers you may not regularly see on tap, enjoyed in the right setting and poured with the correct glassware. Across the week, you’ll have the opportunity to meet brewery representatives and knowledgeable venue teams, learn more about Belgian brewing styles, techniques, and traditions, and compare different beers side by side in a relaxed, social environment. Whether you’re discovering something new or revisiting a classic, the events offer fresh context and a deeper appreciation of Belgian beer.
Below, you’ll find details of the Belgian breweries taking part and where you can find them across the UK throughout the week.
Timmermans
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A true Belgian institution, Timmermans is widely recognised as the world’s oldest lambic brewery. Founded in 1702 as De Mol, meaning “The Mole”, the brewery has been producing lambic in the Flemish village of Itterbeek for more than three centuries. At the turn of the 20th century there were hundreds of lambic breweries operating in Belgium, yet only a handful survived into the modern era. Through Timmermans’ continued commitment to traditional methods, this distinctive brewing style has endured. Today, the brewery is particularly celebrated for its skill in blending lambic with fruit, herbs, and spices, creating beers that balance natural acidity with depth and complexity.
Events
If you’d like to discover more about Timmermans, explore the beers they produce, and experience their approach to lambic firsthand, UK Belgian Beer Week offers the perfect opportunity. Timmermans will be appearing at Piccadilly Tap in Manchester, Redmonds in Glasgow, Mother Superior in Edinburgh, New Union in Kendal, and The Exchange in Bradford, with each venue offering a different setting in which to explore the brewery’s beers. Guided by knowledgeable venues and brewery representatives, these events bring the history, techniques, and character of lambic to life in a way that’s best experienced in the bar.
Kasteel
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Kasteel has built its reputation by producing Belgian beers that appeal to drinkers around the world without compromising on character or quality. Brewing for more than 60 countries demands breadth as well as consistency, and Kasteel has mastered that balance. The brewery’s flagship Donker set the tone in 1989, later forming the base for the now iconic Kasteel Rouge. Since then, the range has expanded to cover many classic Belgian styles, alongside fruit-led beers such as Rubus and Tropical. More recently, Kasteel has invested heavily in technology to create alcohol-free versions of its Fruity beers, maintaining flavour and balance while broadening accessibility.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, Kasteel’s beers can be enjoyed at venues across the country, including Inn Deep in Glasgow, Holyrood 9A in Edinburgh, Mean Eyed Cat in Newcastle, Presuming Ed in Brighton, Froth & Fries in Bristol, and Hops in Crewe. These events offer the opportunity to explore the breadth of the Kasteel range in different settings, highlighting how the brewery’s approach to strength, fruit, and balance fits naturally into the wider celebration of Belgian beer.
Westmalle
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A true Trappist trailblazer, Westmalle is an abbey with nearly two centuries of brewing history and one that has played a defining role in shaping the monastic brewing tradition. Brewing with mineral-rich water drawn from the abbey’s own well, a distinctive house yeast, and a direct flame brewhouse, Westmalle produces some of the most respected and enduring Trappist beers. The brothers of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart are credited with pioneering several of the styles that now form the foundation of Trappist brewing, setting benchmarks that continue to influence brewers around the world.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, Westmalle’s beers can be experienced at Elder in Newcastle on 23 February, Den Engel in Leek on 24 February, and Beerbohm in Lichfield on 25 February. These events offer the opportunity to explore Westmalle’s beers in different venues across the week, connecting the abbey’s historic brewing practices with the contemporary UK beer scene.
St Bernardus
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St Bernardus has one of the most distinctive and important histories in Belgian beer. Its story begins with the monks of Mont des Cats in France, who relocated to Watou, Belgium to protect their livelihoods, establishing the Réfuge de Notre Dame de St Bernard as both a monastery and working cheese dairy. In 1946, local businessman Evariste Deconinck was invited to diversify production, brewing beer for St Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren. This moment brought the now-famous St Sixtus yeast to the brewery, a defining influence that remains central to St Bernardus beers today. Under current owner Hans Depypere, the brewery has since been developed into one of Belgium’s most recognisable and respected beer producers, balancing deep monastic roots with global recognition.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, St Bernardus can be experienced at The Crow Inn in Sheffield on 23 February, Tamworth Tap in Tamworth on 24 February, and The Dove in London on 25 February. These events offer the opportunity to explore St Bernardus beers in a variety of settings, connecting their rich Trappist-inspired heritage with the wider nationwide celebration of Belgian beer.
Boon
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Boon began as a passion project for Frank Boon, who started producing lambic at just 21 years old and went on to build one of the most respected names in Belgian beer. Today, the brewery is run by the second generation, continuing Frank Boon’s ethos of protecting traditional lambic production methods and supporting the wider lambic community. Boon’s work has been instrumental in safeguarding spontaneous fermentation and maintaining the high standards that make lambic such a distinctive and important style within Belgian brewing.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, Boon’s beers can be explored at The Rake in London on 23 February, Tripel B in Worcester on 24 February, and Latitude Wine & Liquor Merchant in Leeds on 25 February. These events offer the opportunity to experience Boon’s lambics in a range of venues across the country, connecting the brewery’s commitment to tradition with the wider celebration of Belgian beer taking place throughout the week.
Chimay
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Chimay has been brewed by the monks of Scourmont Abbey for more than 150 years, produced within the quiet, austere surroundings of the monastery on a wild plateau in Hainaut, in southern Belgium. What began as a way for the monks to support their self-sufficient way of life, alongside farming and cheese production, gradually evolved into one of the most respected Trappist brewing traditions in the world. Chimay’s beers are defined by balance, depth, and expressive fermentation character, reflecting the patience and discipline of monastic brewing.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, Chimay can be experienced at Freaks and Geeks in London on 23 February and Sutton Arms in London on 24 February. These events offer the opportunity to explore Chimay’s beers in two distinctive London venues, bringing the abbey’s Trappist heritage into the heart of the city as part of the wider Belgian Beer Week celebrations.
Brasserie Dupont
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Brasserie Dupont has deep rural roots, beginning life as a Belgian farm dating back to 1759. The farm later added a brewery, producing seasonal beers intended for summer drinking, laying the foundations for what would become one of Belgium’s most important farmhouse breweries. In the early 20th century, Albert Dupont purchased the farm for his son Louis, and Brasserie Dupont was born. From that point, the brewery developed its own interpretation of the traditional farm beer, Saison Dupont, now widely regarded as the archetypal saison and a benchmark for the style. Still family-run today, the brewery continues to produce beers that remain true to their agricultural origins.
During UK Belgian Beer Week, Brasserie Dupont can be experienced at Beer Necessities in Todmorden on 24 February, The Sickle in Bath on 25 February, and Lucky Anchor in London on 26 February. These events offer the opportunity to explore Dupont’s farmhouse beers in a range of venues across the UK, connecting the brewery’s rural heritage with the nationwide celebration of Belgian beer.
De Halve Maan
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De Halve Maan is a historic family brewery located in the heart of picture-postcard Bruges and the producer behind the iconic Brugse Zot and Straffe Hendrik beers. Brewing at De Halve Maan has been passed down through generations, with the brewery now led by sixth-generation brewer Xavier Vanneste, whose focus is on preserving the family’s traditions while continuing to evolve. From the early days of horse-and-cart deliveries to the innovative 3.3 km beer pipeline running beneath the city of Bruges, De Halve Maan has consistently balanced heritage with forward-thinking innovation.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, De Halve Maan’s beers can be enjoyed at Head of Steam in Manchester on 24 February, Houblon in Birmingham on 25 February, and The Arcade in Cannock on 26 February. These events offer the chance to experience the brewery’s beers in different settings across the UK, linking centuries of Bruges brewing tradition with the nationwide celebration of Belgian beer.
Duchesse de Bourgogne
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Duchesse de Bourgogne is produced by Verhaeghe Vichte, a brewery founded by Paul Verhaeghe as both a brewery and maltings in the late 19th century. At a time when most breweries served only their immediate surroundings, the opening of the railway line to Brussels allowed Verhaeghe to expand beyond its local area and establish a wider reputation. During the Second World War, Paul Verhaeghe resisted the German occupation by halting production, a decision that led to the brewery being dismantled by occupying forces. Forced to rebuild from nothing after the war, the brewery emerged with a renewed focus on quality, ultimately leading to the creation and success of Duchesse de Bourgogne, now regarded as one of Belgium’s most iconic Flemish red ales.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, Duchesse de Bourgogne can be experienced at House Heaton in Newcastle on 24 February, The Kilpin in Nottingham on 25 February, and Craft Beer Co, Covent Garden in London on 26 February. These events offer the opportunity to explore the brewery’s distinctive sour ales in a range of venues across the UK, connecting their historic roots with the wider celebration of Belgian beer taking place throughout the week.
De La Senne
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Brasserie de la Senne was founded in Brussels by Yvan de Baets and Bernard Leboucq, with Yvan famously joking that their arrival doubled the number of breweries in the city, something that likely hadn’t happened for centuries. From the outset, the brewery set itself apart through a relentless focus on flavour, particularly a passion for bitterness and balance. Specialising in beers that are considered light in alcohol by Belgian standards, yet firmly in line with everyday drinking strength in the UK, De La Senne has helped redefine modern Belgian brewing. Their approach combines conviction, precision, and an uncompromising attitude to quality, resulting in beers that have already earned classic status among Belgian beer drinkers.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, De La Senne’s beers can be experienced at Old Justice in London on 24 February, The Free Trade Inn in Newcastle on 25 February, The Old Woollen in Leeds on 26 February, and The Finch in Edinburgh on 27 February. These events provide the opportunity to explore De La Senne’s distinctive, hop-forward beers across a range of venues, highlighting how modern Belgian brewing sits alongside the country’s rich traditional beer culture.
Delirium
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Delirium is one of Belgium’s most instantly recognisable breweries, best known for the unmistakable pink elephant that has become a global symbol of Belgian beer. The story began in 1910 when Leon Huyghe acquired a local brewery in Melle, initially focusing on classic pilsner styles. In the 1980s, the brewery took a more adventurous turn, introducing a range of bolder beers that would come to define the Delirium name. The release of Delirium Tremens propelled the brewery to international fame after being named “Best Beer in the World” in 2008, with Delirium Nocturnum, Delirium Red, and seasonal releases continuing to collect awards and recognition worldwide.
Events
During UK Belgian Beer Week, Delirium’s beers can be experienced at In Den Engel in Southport on 25 February and Bar Fringe in Manchester on 26 February. These events offer the opportunity to explore the brewery’s distinctive range in two contrasting venues, highlighting the balance between Delirium’s playful identity and its long-standing Belgian brewing pedigree.
