Belgian Beer Tasting in Brussels
Description
Taste why Belgium has received worldwide acclaim for its craft beer on this 2.5-hour guided tasting tour in Brussels. Your guide will fill you in on how to tell a Belgian beer from beers produced in other countries and explain what distinguishes the many types of beers — more than 1,000 — created in this small country. This tour is a great way to get a quick and tasty overview of Belgian beer.
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Itinerary
Your beer tasting tour kicks off in the heart of Brussels, where you’ll meet your local beer expert and the rest of your group. Whet your appetite with a crisp and refreshing Belgian brew in anticipation of more hoppy goodness to come.
Your guide will serve as a beer sommelier, explaining what makes Belgian beers stand out against the rest. Follow your guide along Brussels’ charming streets to iconic bars. Taste a Trappist ale, the most traditional of the abbey beers. Enjoy your beer as your guide describes how this unique brewing style has influenced the larger local beer culture. Continue your walk through bustling Brussels and dip into the next bar, where you’ll sample three traditional Belgian brews. The tour wraps up at a popular hangout for locals, where you will have the option to stay and continue tasting Belgium’s vast landscape of beers on your own.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must be 18+ to enjoy the beer tasting so please bring valid photo ID
- Children under 18 years old can join this tour without beer tasting
- The exact end location may vary depending on the day, but all the bars visited during the beer tour are located in the city centre
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
- Please ensure you take photo ID with you
Reviews(1,302)
We joined Adelin’s beer tasting tour in Brussels in August 2025, and it was one of the best experiences of our entire trip. The selection of beers was outstanding, with something for every taste, but the gueuze was a particular highlight for me and remains one of my favourite beers I’ve ever tried. What made the evening special wasn’t just the beer itself, but the way Adelin brought brewing culture and history to life through his storytelling. Every stop came with fascinating anecdotes, local insights, and historical context that made the city feel richer and more memorable. Adelin has a real gift for hosting. He took the time to learn everyone’s names, remembered where people were from, and created an atmosphere where conversations flowed naturally. By the end of the evening, what started as a group of strangers felt more like a group of friends. We’ve done food and drink tours in several cities, and this was easily among the very best. Great beer, great stories, great company, and one of the most enjoyable nights of our holiday. If you’re visiting Brussels and want an authentic, fun, and social experience, I can’t recommend Adelin highly enough.
Tom was our guide, very friendly and competent!
The beer tour was more than just an introduction to Belgian beer—it was a journey through history, tradition, and craftsmanship. Fraser guided us with knowledge and genuine enthusiasm, helping us appreciate not only the beers themselves but also the stories behind them. What struck me most was the legacy of the Trappist monasteries. In a world that changes so rapidly, there is something remarkable about traditions that have endured for centuries. I left with a deeper appreciation for Belgian beer.
A great experience for beer lovers or anyone curious to know more about the Belgian beer culture and history. Fraser, the tour guide, was knowledgable and passionate about the topic. He also shared recommendations on beers, local brasserie, seafood restaurants, etc. Highly recommended tour!
It was a fantastic evening. Our guide Fraser created a great environment for the participants to get to know each other. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a very relatable manner. Highly recommended!
Tom was fantastic, we had a great time! He was a great story teller and I actually learned a lot about Belgian beer
Tom was an encyclopedia of Belgian beer and told us about it so well. We had all the varieties and got a real sense of the region through beer!
Great overview and history of beer in Belgium, got to try some excellent beers. Tom was so knowledgeable and was helpful at recommending other things to do/ places to see in Brussels. Must do!
What an amazing introduction to the world of Belgian beer. Book this you will not be disappointed. Tom was a very knowledgeable and friendly host who took us down history to understand and appreciate some of the finest beer in the world. We took this experience on our first day which was perfect for the rest of our trip so we could make informed choices as continued to sample Belgiums finest! Thank you Tom!!
Tom was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining about the different types of Belgian beers.
