Why Belgian beers can be a game changer for your F&B business

Adding Belgian beers to your restaurant or cafe’s portfolio can elevate your beverage selection and help you stand out from the crowd, especially in a world where consumers seek quality, novelty and new experiences. Belgian beers are globally revered for their unmatched variety, intricate brewing techniques, and deep-rooted brewing traditions. Offering Belgian beers isn't just about selling drinks – it’s about introducing customers to a centuries-old brewing culture known for quality, complexity, and refinement.

What Makes Belgian Breweries So Special?
Belgian beer is synonymous with tradition and excellence. Many breweries in Belgium have been crafting their iconic brews for centuries, passing down recipes and methods through generations. The country’s brewing techniques are distinct, from spontaneous fermentation (as seen in Lambics) to Trappist beers made within the walls of monasteries. Belgian breweries have created beer styles that have become benchmarks worldwide, like Tripels, Dubbels, and Gueuzes. Our journey into the craft beer world began with Belgian beers, and 17 years on, we still proudly work with many of these revered institutions. Whether it's the tart sourness of a Gueuze or the boldness of a Quadrupel, Belgian brewing continues to inspire brewers across the globe. Their ability to craft beers that are sweet, sour, or even funky has opened the door to endless creativity in the craft beer scene.

5 Must-Have Belgian Beers to Impress Your Customers

1. Lindemans Pecheresse (Peach Lambic):
   A refreshing fruit lambic, Lindemans Pecheresse is a crowd-pleaser with its natural peach flavor and bright effervescence. With a sweetness balanced by a tart finish, all you have to do is taste this to understand why this remains one of our best sellers over 17 years.

2. Westmalle Tripel (Trappist Tripel):
   Known as the "mother of all Tripels," this golden strong ale brewed in a Trappist monastery offers a delicate balance of fruity and spicy aromas with a dry finish. Its robust 9.5% ABV is complemented by flavours of banana, clove, and a hint of citrus. Highly approachable despite its scary high ABV.

3. Delirium Tremens (Belgian Golden Ale):
   Recognizable by its iconic pink elephant, Delirium Tremens is a complex yet approachable beer with notes of apple, pear, and a warming peppery spice. It’s full-bodied but refreshingly drinkable, making it a great conversation starter at any table. We love this with creamy pasta, pizzas and even hauled this to the hawker centres across Singapore whenever we’re looking to pair a punchy spicy food with (think BBQ sambal stingray).

4. Chimay Blue (Belgian Strong Trappist Dark Ale):
   A bold, rich ale brewed by Trappist monks, Chimay Blue boasts dark fruit flavours like fig and plum, with hints of caramel and spice. Its velvety mouthfeel and strong ABV (9%) make it an excellent pairing with red meats and bold cheeses.

5. Boon Gueuze Mariage Parfait:
   A world-class example of a traditional Gueuze (a blended of different lambics by a master blender), this beer is brewed using spontaneous fermentation. It delivers a clean sourness, funk, and earthy complexity that evolve with every sip. There’s a reason they call this blend ‘a perfect marriage’.

Adding these Belgian beers to your menu won’t just boost its impact – it’ll give your customers a beer experience they won’t forget. Belgian brewers, working with limited resources and even battling natural elements centuries ago, came up with some of the most creative brews and brewing techniques that still exists today. Their ingenuity has shaped the exciting beer world we know today.