Fun fact: The first beer, the Stouterik, translates to English as 'Noughty Boy' ;-)

It's a shame that flanders red ales didn't get a mention.

It tends to be under appreciated how the variety of Perry and cider is nearly infinite and this should be the vector for generating interest and exploration. Contrast this to the comparatively narrow range of craft beer and wine where makers are following recipes and strict varietal constraints.

A beautiful ouverture into the world of Belgian beer. I've visited 't Verzet not too long ago. The owners are guys who did indeed start out in college with a very modest operation. They are absolutely nuts about making beer, of which they make quite a variety. They did not want to partner with a big brewery because they want to do what they like without anyone calling the shots on them. They are everything that's good about Belgian beer culture. They are interested only and exclusively in making the best beer they can. It's great to see them talk about their beers, it's even better to drink some of their beers. Some of which are amazing, some of which are.... ah... more of a challenge 🙂. 't Verzet: I freaking love you, guys! Geuze is indeed quite a special beer. What Tim Webb did not mention is that it is a perfect thirst quencher and it's not even close. Hot day, you're thirsty: have a Geuze. It's brilliant. I do prefer the 3 Fonteinen [3 fountains] Geuze myself. Tim Webb got one thing absolutely right: it's about balance. Anybody can ferment sugar. There's no art to that. Brewing a high-quality beer, now there, that's the challenge. Thank you for a beautiful review, Mr. Webb. I hope you enjoy our beers to your heart's content.

I've recently got into Belgian beers. Exactly what he said, LA Chouffe was my gateway into Belgian beer. It's one of my favorites. Duvel and Delerium Tremens (bad name imo) are also fantastic. High abv with a smooth taste. You can't even tell they are high abv

These videos, 1 & 2, are excellent.

I remember picking perry pears in the rain from that Yellow Huffcap about 15 years ago for Mike. Wonderful week. And thanks for great interviews Adam. 11:12

Excellent breakdown of the best beer in the world. Want some cheese and beer now.

How long does this beer last once it is vented? I worked in a pub in England and when I returned to New Zealand I experimented with cask ale and found that if I casked in a draught keg and conditioned as you do in a cask I get the same cask ale that lasts up to a month or more. Cheers from the Brewers Arm in New Zealand.

Well done Tim! Like everything you do, it's fantastic!

La Chouffe is not produced in Antwerp (Vlanderen, north of Belgium) but in Achouffe (Gaume, south of Belgium)

if your not used to drink strong beer i advice to not drink it you will shit your self 🤣

Lovely video. Tough to watch without access to a beer though! Nicely done 👌🏼

Cracking job James, very in deprh and concise!

There is ONE trappist beer that is NOT sold commercially, and you wouldn't have been able to have it served to you (legally) where the video is shot ; and that is West-Vleteren, you can only order it on their webside (that's rather new feature, you had to phone them to order it till last year or so), and then... hold on you have to make an appointement AND give them your licenseplate number and actually DRIVE to the monastery to get your maximum of two crates of the very best beer in the world... and of course... Antwerp is NOT the place you want to visit to taste beer without a bias...

An Englishman who is an expert on Belgian beer.

Disliked! The intro is way too long!

Bedankt. Thank you for the nice overview. You defenitley made me nosi about Belgian beers.

Careful folks. My introduction cost me $22 CDN for a 330ml bottle of Wesvleteren (sp?) and its been an alcoholic spiral since then Lol.

I missed the short ‘kickstart’ window, but would like to contribute.

Love your presentation, I worked for a Belgian Shipping conglomerate for over 32 years and had the opportunity to visit Antwerp many times. I love their culture, their food and especially their beers. I now live in Canada and am an enthusiastic home brewer and dabble on ocassion with Belgian style beers. I am not up to professional standards of course, brewingin the basement, but can still make a fairly acceptable beer. Your video leaves me hankering to travel again and Belgian is certainly on my list. Thanks.

What a load of bollocks Camra is ? Candy sugar content is high ?

My beer buying philosophy is German day-to-day, Belgian if looking for something special and regret that Grodziskie no longer exists.

Oude geuze Boon, my favourite!! Nice review, you made me curious about Oud Bruin, will have to test that one out.

There is more beer at Germany's erotic fairs🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

2:58 'stouterik' means someone who is naughty (=stout). 2:58 Brasserie de la Senne = Senne Brewery. The Senne or Zenne is the river that runs mostly underground through Brussels, south to north.

I have never been able to drink beer or wine until I had a lambic. I was able to have 3 full shotglasses of it and it was so delicious. I am so happy to find something I can drink and that tastes so good.

Paused this at halfway as I can imagine the dialogue at the end. "Shheello, beeers ahhh bottleh, shamalla, ovalbumin sumfin, hic, belooah humf, hic, belooah, cheers

Nicely produced history lesson about Ukrainian Golden Ale 🍻🇺🇦

good job. Thanks for the intrersting story about Ukrainian Golden Ale!

Дякую за цікавий контент

Як раз вчора Паляницею відсвяткувала 💪🏻🇺🇦

I would love to see a version of this video where he has to finish the beer before moving on to the next and just gets drunker and drunker throughout the video, having started with an empty stomach

I agree cask beer is the best form of beer serving but it is quite inconsistent so I stick to keg.

Excellent video presentation. I can't wait for my next visit!

Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation! I have had the pleasure of visiting Belgium and drinking their beers. It was a great time. Now I am too old to travel there again but what good memories! Thank you for your video.

please tell about Palm beer

Excellent work👌You really know our Beers! Cheers🍻La Chouffe😋

There are also belgian beers in the south of Belgium btw, wouldn't hurt to mention it..

Amazing that they've also mentioned a beer from 't Verzet. My fav brewery! Just love the 'Oud Bruin'!

The only beers I still drink are Lambics and Geuzes.

This should more accurately be called 'Introduction to Flemish Beer'...

Definitely need to get back to Belgium. Chimay 9 is a particular favourite of mine

Fantastic video! In 2019 I did a bicycle trip in Belgium with a friend. We focused on Trappist breweries but of course drank many types of beer. I can't wait to return! By the way, bicycling was an amazing way to see Belgium.

So Tim, when you're visiting Ghent or Lokeren, small provincial town where I live, give me a ring and we'll try some local stuff together mixed/combined with food 😉 Much regards

Loved this ❤️ Need to get myself over there and get sipping and nibbling 😀

The British pub is the centre of the world! There are some great places here in Toronto but nothing really compares. Looking forward to going back this summer.