Before we share our culinary experiences from Belgium, let’s talk about the beer. It is widely held that Belgium produces some of the best beers in the world. They are known for the variety and quality of their beers.

Each beer is served in a uniquely shaped glass often displaying brand names. It was fun to see the different shapes and sizes. One Brussels bar boasts that it offers over 2000 different beers. Imagine all the glasses!

If one says, “I don’t like beer,” it is said Belgium’s response is, “You haven’t found your beer yet.” I went to Belgium to test that statement and ended up finding Lambics.

Lambics are wheat ales that are unique to Belgium because they are fermented with natural airborne yeasts and bacteria specific to the region outside Brussels. Lambic beers have a distinctive dry, sour, wild flavor. Fruit lambics are made by adding whole fruit or fruit syrup during the brewing process. Pictured above is Lindemans Kriek (cherry) Lambic.

Now with the beer situation sorted, on to the food. Belgium is known for mussels, frites, croquettes, waffles, and chocolates. We tried them all.