Comments on: Belgian Beer Festivals 2012

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:28:59 +0000

Let me know if you find any secret beer places. People are always interested.

Thanks and have a great time.

Helen

By: Liv

Liv — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:15:32 +0000

thanks Helen, that is really very helpful!

I have been a couple of times myself about 5 or 6 years ago, and I thought it was around October time (might have been November, thinking about it now…) and there was a beer festival on then, but for the life of me, I couldn’t remember the name… but the town is lovely nevertheless so I am sure we’ll find that Gambrinus Bar and have a good time regardless!

thanks again
Liv x

By: Helen Page

Helen Page — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:08:46 +0000

Hi Liv,

I’m not aware of any beer festivals in Bruges in late October. Here is a site that has some information about beer-related places. I don’t know how up to date the information is, however it gives you some names to research.

http://www.exploringmonkey.com/211/beer-pubs-and-breweries-in-bruges-belgium/

- Gambrinus is one of Tony’s favourite beers and it seems that one place not to miss is the Gambrinus Bar on Philipstockstraat. Named after the fabled King of Beers, Gambrinus, it’s a beer lover’s paradise.
- De Halve Maan (Straffe Hendrik) is another brewery that is recommended.
Enjoy Bruges.

Kind regards,
helen@travelsignposts.com

By: Liv

Liv — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:43:48 +0000

I am taking my husband to Bruges in late October – are there are beer festivals on, in that region between 24th – 28th October?

By: Helen Page

Helen Page — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:17:19 +0000

Hi Michelle,

I received confirmation that the Brussels Oktoberfest will definitely be on this year, but unfortunately, they’re unable to confirm the date as yet.

Regards,
Helen

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:05:54 +0000

Hi Ben,

Did they get back to you about the dates for Brussels Oktoberfest 14-25 October?

Cheers,

Michelle

By: Helen Page

Helen Page — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:17:17 +0000

It’s hard to say what the top 5 are, as it very much depends on individual tastes, i.e. whether you like the huge touristy events or prefer smaller regional festivals or festivals with specific beer types. Our list of Belgian beer festivals is by no means comprehensive and there would be other great festivals that we are not aware of.

If you haven’t been to Belgium before, then the Belgium Beer Weekend at the Grand Place would be a great introduction as it’s held in and around the magnificent town square. Other popular ones appear to be Zythos St Niklaas, the Weekend of Special Beers in Sohier Village, De Nacht van de Grote Dorst, Eizeringen and the Kerstbier Festival in Essen with its special Christmas beers and Christmas atmosphere.

The link below describes some of the festivals in greater detail which hopefully will help you decide.

http://www.belgiumking.com/top10beerfestivals.html

Cheers,
Helen

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:59:31 +0000

Thanks for this, just wondering if you had to narrow it down to a top 5, what would it be?

By: Helen Page

Helen Page — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:02:35 +0000

Thanks Ben, that’s very kind of you.

Good luck with your planning and what a great idea to go to Brussels.

Kind regards,
Helen

By: Ben French

Ben French — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:26:55 +0000

Hello Helen,

Thanks for the good advice.

I have contacted them and they are letting me know about the confirmed dates. I’ll forward any conformations re dates to you.

Regards

Ben