Good Beer Guide Belgium

by Tim Webb, Joe Stange

Recommended reading in the Rough Guide to Belgium, this guide to breweries, beers, and bars is acknowledged as the standard work for Belgian beer lovers, even in Belgium itself Building on 20 years of research, this is not just a beer guide, but a side door into the culture of a nation. Information for tourists traveling to one of the great beer nations includes comprehensive advice on getting there, being there, what to eat, where to stay, and how to bring beers back home. Tourists are guided to more than 600 quirky beer cafés of every style and genre, and also given background history and an insight into all of Belgium's eccentricities. Full-color throughout with both province-by-province and city maps, this guide is suitable for both leisure and business travelers, as well as for armchair drinkers looking to enjoy a selection of Belgian brews from their local beer store.

Genres: Beer, Nonfiction, Travel, Reference, Food

368 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2005

Reviews

[Mark Hartzer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I had the foresight to have read this book prior to our trip to Belgium in 2014. The next time we go, I will be certain to pack it along.

Belgium has a unique beer history, and the variety is overwhelming. This little book is like a friendly (and knowledgeable) acquaintance who steers you to the best choices available. Nicely done.

[David Forsythe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much more user friendly than any of the Michael Jackson beer books. A must read if you are planning a beer themed tour of Belgium. The ratings were a little subjective, but the descriptions are spot on.

[David Brightbill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably one of the best travel guides I've ever had the pleasure to encounter. Thanks to my colleague Mike for pointing me toward Tim Webb and this book. If you want to learn about beer, enjoy travel or just want to know more about Belgium (a wonderful country), this book is for you.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best of the books on Belgian beer. Very useful if you live as an expat in Belgium and go on excursions to new places in the country. I always take this with me to see what's in the neighbourhood and worth calling in to. It hasn't disappointed.

[Seth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down the absolute best beer guide I've ever read. It was a bible to us on our trip to Belgium.

[Arjen · Rating 4 out of 5]

kind of like a Lonely Planet for beer lovers. All the beers I love have high ratings so there's a winner for me.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fantastic for those who enjoy Belgian beer and /or who live in/near Belgium

[Amanda Bensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful on our trip to Belgium!