Belgian Beer Week 2024: Artisanal Imports Joins Forces with Top Importers and Breweries for Weeklong Celebration

Artisanal Imports proudly announces its participation in the much-anticipated 8th Annual Belgian Beer Week, alongside esteemed importers such as BBL USA, Cornellisen USA, D&V International, Global Beer Network, Kasteel USA, Merchant du Vin, and Total Beverage Solution. Set to unfold from June 1 to June 8, this celebration promises a delightful array of tastings, promotions, and events dedicated to Belgium's illustrious beer culture, spanning the length and breadth of the United States.

The festivities kick off in Chicago, where beer enthusiasts can revel in events hosted at renowned venues like The Publican, Hopleaf Bar, Monks Pub, Map Room, Beer Temple, and Sleeping Village. As the week progresses, the joyous spirit of Belgian Beer Week will traverse the Midwest, East Coast, and Southern regions, reaching its crescendo with grand finale events at The Phoenix and Wurstküche in Los Angeles on June 7 and 8.

Throughout this weeklong extravaganza, both on-premises and off-premises locations will play host to tastings and promotions showcasing an eclectic selection of authentic Belgian beers. Engaging presentations supplemented with point-of-sale materials will further enhance the experience for attendees. Adding to the allure, key representatives and esteemed brewers from renowned Belgian breweries will grace various events. Esteemed guests include luminaries such as:

• Henry Gentenaar, CEO of Cornelissen Brewery
• Benoit Stroobants, Export Manager of John Martin Breweries (Brasserie Timmermans & Bourgogne des Flandres)
• Charlotte De Cock, Owner/Director of VBDCK brewery (KEREL)
• Karl Vanquaethem, Brewer at L. Huyghe
• Rudi Ghequire, Brewmaster at Brauerei Rodenbach
• Marco Passarella, Sales Manager at St Bernardus Brewery
• Stijn Destatsbader, Export Manager at Brasserie St. Feuillien
• Pierre Mottet, Export Manager at Abbaye du Val Dieu
• Amaury Kervyn, Export Manager at Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte

“Belgian Beer Week presents a fantastic opportunity not only to showcase the rich traditions, variety, and exceptional quality of Belgian beers, but also offers a rare chance for enthusiasts to meet the esteemed representatives from these legendary breweries in person,” said Bob Leggett, CEO and President of Artisanal Imports. “We are thrilled to provide this unique experience, allowing beer lovers to gain firsthand knowledge about Belgian beer directly from those who craft it. This is a truly unique and valuable opportunity to connect directly with the heritage and artistry behind the world's most-renowned authentic Belgian brews."

Retailers and venues eager to be part of the Belgian Beer Week extravaganza are encouraged to reach out to Artisanal Imports today to discover how they can join in this vibrant celebration.

For more details or to schedule an interview with Bob Leggett, CEO of Artisanal Imports, or representatives from any of the participating Belgian breweries, please contact [email protected].