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Belgium: A Beer Trip Full of Joie de Vivre
From ancient breweries to divine brews, immerse yourself in Belgium: a beer lover's paradise. Discover the rich history of Belgian brewing, unique tasting experiences and the warmth of its people. Don't miss the Belgian Beer World and rooftop bar with breathtaking views. Cheers to a beer connoisseur's dream come true!
And nowhere is that fact more apparent than at Belgian Beer World, the brand-new museum/exhibition in Brussels that served as the main reason for this trip for its many attendees. Housed in a staggeringly beautiful gothic building that was once home to the Belgian stock exchange, the Belgian Beer World aims to be “more than just heritage, it is a place for discovery, surprise and pleasure.”
Housed in a staggeringly beautiful gothic building that was once home to the Belgian stock exchange, the Belgian Beer World aims to be “more than just heritage, it is a place for discovery, surprise and pleasure.”
It was certainly surprising, as the engaging exhibits were eminently well designed with a terrific artistic through line found within the entire building, which extends across three floors of beautiful architecture (below) – including the rooftop.
While the exhibits were certainly well designed, they were lacking a bit on substance (especially for our group, which knew almost all there was to know about beer already). However, for beer neophytes and hobbyists who don’t know much about the brewing process, there might be more enjoyment and information to be found within BBW.
King Gambrinus, the legendary king of beer, sitting atop a hefty gilded beer barrel installation at Belgian Beer World.
After touring the gorgeous interior of the building, perhaps the most impressive feature is the walk up the stairs onto the rooftop, where a view of La Grande Place beckons you upwards to a sprawling, 360-degree view of the Belgian skyline alongside a well-stocked bar delivering popular favorites such as Duvel, Orval and St. Bernardus Abt 12 as well as rarer offerings for the discerning beer aficionado.
After touring the gorgeous interior of the building, perhaps the most impressive feature is the walk up the stairs onto the rooftop, where a view of La Grande Place beckons you upwards to a sprawling, 360-degree view of the Belgian skyline alongside a well-stocked bar
The museum itself might not have held the group’s attention wholly, but the rooftop bar, at least to this writer, was worth the price of admission alone. Especially considering the beautiful weather, the rooftop bar at Belgian Beer World was a highlight.
