Flanders is small on the map but big in flavour. With Visit Flanders as your guide, this Belgian beer selection traces a simple route through cobbles and cloisters, linking each bottle to its home, from Bruges and Ghent to Ypres and Oudenaarde, so every sip feels like a little trip.
Brewed in Flanders. Loved Everywhere.
Discover the Flavours of Flanders
A guided tour in your glass
Tour Flanders by taste. Created with Visit Flanders, this 12 bottle mixed case takes you across the region one beer at a time, from Antwerp and Bruges to Ghent, Ypres and beyond. Each pour carries a story of where it was made, linking you to the town, the brewery and the style. Move from bright blondes and classic dubbels to oak aged Flemish reds and gently fruited lambics. It feels like a guided tour in your glass, so you are not just drinking Belgian beer, you are tasting where it comes from.
MEET THE BEERS
Wipers Times
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Wipers Times Blond is a blond beer of high fermentation, brewed with four grains, four herbs and only local hops. The name of the beer is a reference to the trench newspaper which was printed in the ‘Kazematten’ by British Soldiers during the First World War. It was printed on a printing press they salvaged from the ruins of the destroyed city of Ypres. Wipers is the nickname soldiers gave to the city of Ypres, deliberately mispronounced as Wipers.
One of the herbs that is used to flavour the beer is the seed of the medicinal Saint Mary’s Thistle, also called ‘blessed thistle’. This thistle can be found on the front page of the newspaper and on the label of the beer.
VISIT
Are you curious to learn about Kazematten Brewery’s story and the history of its unique location, as well as their brewing process? Visit the brewery in the heart of Ypres and join a guided tour, which ends with a beer tasting.
- Open Saturdays only.
- Book a regular brewery tour online in advance.
- Price €14/person.
- Address: Houten Paard 1, 8900 Ieper.
Kasteel Rouge
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Kasteel Rouge is a strong, ruby red beer brewed from Kasteel Donker and featuring Oblacinska cherries. With a deliciously velvety mouthfeel, its subtle acidity ensures that the sweetness of the cherries does not overpower the beer. The balance of flavours allow us to experience depth and complexity with every sip. With its distinctive dry finish, the beer is eminently drinkable.
Visit
Visit the brewery and, with a guide, explore the modern brewing hall, high-tech bottling plant and in-house canning line. You’ll discover everything there is to know about the magical art of brewing.
- Open Monday - Saturday at set times, 10.30, 14.00 and 16.00.
- The tour is provided by a professional guide.
- At the end of the tour, you can sample a delicious beer praline, followed by two specialty beers.
- Price €12/person.
- Address: Brouwerijstraat 1, 8870 Emelgem (Izegem).
Brugse Zot
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This delicious golden blond speciality beer is full of flavour: with a rich collar and a complex character full of fruity and spicy aromas. It is a balanced beer that knows how to playfully charm everyone’s taste buds. The taste points towards bitterness with citrusy hints and has a fruity and spicy aroma.
The fresh and citrusy character creates a unique harmony. If you prefer a contrast pairing, you can combine the beer with heavy or creamy dishes. The bitterness can bring back the balance in the flavour while at the same time accentuating certain fruity or herby hints.
Visit
Located in the heart of Bruges is Brouwerij De Halve Maan, home to Brugse Zot. This is the story of a brewer’s family who always believed in authentic beer from Bruges. The brewery tour featured incredible and unmissable views over the historic city of Bruges.
- Includes a guided tour, where you’ll see what goes on behind the scenes of the family brewery, as well as a drink at the end. Max 25 persons.
- Open from Monday to Sunday, times vary.
- Price €16/person
- Address: Brouwerij De Halve Maan, Walplein, 26 - 8000 Brugge.
Westmalle Trappist Extra
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Westmalle Extra may have a low alcohol content of 4.8%, but it has a surprisingly full-bodied flavour. This golden-blond Trappist beer is very refreshing and thirst-quencing. With its fruity notes and rich aroma, Westmalle Extra delivers a taste experience that is very much Westmalle.
It is one of Westmalle Abbey’s oldest beers. In 1836, the monks started brewing a light, tasty beer for their own consumption and it was from this tradition that Westmalle Extra was born.
Visit
From a relaxing walk to an enjoyable time at Cafe Trappisten, there’s lots to experience in and around the abbey. The abbey’s surroundings are beautiful and change with the season. After a walk in nature, visit the brewery shop where you will find beers, gift packs and glasses.
- The shop is only open on Fridays between 7.30 and 11.30am.
- Cafe Trappisten is open Monday to Sunday, 10am - 11.30pm.
- The brewery organises annual open days. Subscribe to their newsletter for details of their 2026 open dates soon.
- Address: Brewery Westmalle, Antwerpsesteenweg 496, 2390 Malle
Grimbergen Dubbel
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Grimbergen Dubbel is a full-bodied beer. The use of two roasted malts gives it its amber colour. The taste is rich, deep and ample while its subtly caramelised notes give it a bittersweet sensation. It has undergone two fermentations, which gives the ale a chocolatey, toffee taste, with a warming brandy-like finish.
Visit
Experience the fantastic Grimbergen Abbey Brewery by tasting the fantastic limited brews created there, as well as experiencing a self-guided tour through the unique Grimbergen Exhibition - diving into the Belgian beer tradition, brewing techniques, as well as discovering delicious flavours that are the DNA of Grimbergen.
- Open daily, pre-book in advance
- Tours start from 12pm.
- Price €12/person.
- Address: Het Fenikshof, Abdijstraat 20, 1850 Grimbergen.
Duchesse de Bourgogne
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This traditional Flemish red ale is refreshing and matured in oak casks; smooth with a rich texture and interplay of passion fruit, and chocolate, along with a long, dry and acidic finish. After the first and secondary fermentation, the beer goes for maturation into the oak barrels for 18 months. The final product is a blend of younger eight month old beer with 18 month old beer. The average age of Duchesse de Bourgogne before being bottled is 12 months.
Visit
Discover the passion for authentic beers at the Verhaeghe family brewery in Vichte. Take a customised tour and learn about the unique brewing process of Flemish Red-Brown beers and the maturation and desired souring of beers in casks. During the tour, you’ll enjoy a tasting of various beers.
- Open daily, by appointment only.
- Morning tours start at 10am and afternoon tours start at 2pm.
- Minimum 7 people per group, max 20 (smaller/larger groups upon request).
- Price €10/person.
Bolleke De Koninck
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This beer is the taste of Antwerp. Of rough docks and full terraces. Of cargo bikes and summer evenings near the river bank. It’s Antwerp in a bottle. Its recognisable spherical glass has earned this amber coloured beer the name Bolleke. It has been the iconic beer of Antwerp since 1952. In Antwerp, you never have to look for a fresh Bolleke for long. You will find this Antwerp icon in every cafe and on every terrace.
Visit
Enjoy an interactive, audiovisual tour without a guide, at your own pace. Two tasters are included, one before and one after the tour.
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 11am - 5.30pm.
- Prices vary from €16 for concessions to €18 for adults. (Extra charge for visiting on Saturdays).
- Bookings can be made online in advance or at the brewery on the day of your visit.
- Fully wheelchair accessible.
- Address: Mechelsesteenweg 291, 2018 Antwerp
Lindemans Pecheresse
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Pecheresse is a lambic beer enriched with peach juice. Lambic beers are fermented using wild yeasts in the air and aged in oak barrels for years to give a sour tart flavour. Peach is then added to give the beer a pleasant, aromatic sweetness that offsets the sour base before a pleasing and refreshing tart finish. Pecehresse is a clever combination of the French words for peach and sinful. At the 2025 World Beer Awards, it was awarded a bronze medal for the category of Fruit Lambic.
Visit
Discover the magic of lambic beers on an unforgettable guided tour. A professional tour guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of lambic beers. You will learn what makes the region unique to the history of the brewery and how lambic is manufactured. Each tour ends with a beer tasting and a gift.
- Open from Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, with the last tour starting at 4pm.
- All tours require an advance reservation of at least 3 days prior to visit.
- Price €70/group (1-5 people). Discount for groups of 6 people or more.
- Address: Lenniksebaan 1479, 1602 Vlezenbeek.
St Bernardus Pater 6
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Founded in 1946, St. Bernardus Brewery began brewing beers for the Trappist Monks of Westvleteren, using their four original recipes: Abt 12, Prior 8, Pater 6 and Extra 4. Pater 6 follows the classic dubbel style, uniting deep malt flavours with fruity notes of apple, pear, and subtle hints of mocha and hazelnut. It’s affectionately known as ‘een Paterke’ in Dutch, meaning little monk.
Visit
Located near Poperinge, the new St. Bernardus visitor centre offers a self-guided, audio-visual experience sharing the brewery’s rich history and brewing process, finishing with a tasting session.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
Admission €17 per person.
Address: Trappistenweg 23, 8978 Watou.
Stay overnight at The Brouwershuis guesthouse next door, perfect for beer lovers, walkers and cyclists. Rooms from €113 per night.
Delirirum Tremens
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A Flemish golden beer that uses three different yeasts and has the recognisable pink elephant as the logo. Delirium Tremens is the Latin word for ‘tremblind madness’. In 2017, it was awarded a bronze medal at the World Beer Awards for the category of ‘World’s Best Belgian Style Strong’. In the same year, it was awarded a Four Star beer award at the Beer Awards 2017/18 for the category of Strong Pale Ale. In 2024, it was awarded a silver medal at the World Beer Awards. In 2025, it was awarded a gold medal at the European Beer Challenge in London.
Visit
Visit the pink elephant where it is at home. You’ll be greeted by experienced guides who will submerge you in the history of the brewery and the production process of the beers. The tour ends with a tasting as the pink elephant reveals all of its secrets.
- Open Monday - Sunday, upon reservation only.
- €20/pp (groups of min.15 people) for smaller groups: minimum €140. If possible, visitors can join a scheduled tour.
- Visits must be reserved in advance.
- Address: Geraardsbersesteenweg 2B, 9090 Melle
Liefmans Fruitesse
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This sparkling appetiser beer, with its pale red colour, features a fresh, intense flavour of strawberries, raspberries, black cherries, elderberries and blueberries. Bubbling, sparkling and brim-full of fruity flavours.
Visit
Visit the brewery on the banks of the river Scheldt in Oudenaarde and meet master brewer Marc and his team. They will be happy to immerse you in the ‘hoppy’ life of Liefmans. You can top off your vist by tasting a few beers from the range.
- A brewery tour includes a welcome by a professional guide, a talk on the history of the brewery, guided tour and two beverages.
- Can only be visited as part of a pre-booked tour.
- Open Monday - Saturday, at 10am, 2pm and 5pm.
- Price €14/person.
- Address: Aalstsraat 200, 9700, Oudenaarde.
Duvel 6.66
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Duvel 6.66 is a smooth, fruity blonde beer with the signature Duvel strength. Brewed with six refined hop varieties, including Saaz and Styrian Golding, it balances aromatic character with refreshing drinkability. Four extra hops and a touch of dry-hopping bring its bright, modern twist.
Launched to instant acclaim, Duvel 6.66 won gold medals at both Le Concours International de Lyon and the International Beer Challenge in the UK.
Visit
Discover the story, ingredients and brewing secrets of Duvel on a guided tour. See the brewery and bottling line, learn how to pour the perfect Duvel, and enjoy two drinks and a souvenir gift.
Open Monday to Friday at 1, 4 and 7 pm, and Saturday at 11 and 2 pm.
Price €16 per person.
Address: Breendonk-Dorp 58, 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands.
