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@daveratkins

Loves great beer, food and travel. Hill walker & trekker. Frequently found in Belgium when not in great UK pubs.

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Ending the night in classic style ar Poechenellekelder.

07.03.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another excellent visit to the wonderful De Ranke Tap Room today. The pΓ’tΓ© infused with Noir de Dottignies paired with the same beer is sublime. Hop Harvest on draft still great as was fresh Amer Amer.

07.03.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's interesting. It wasn't noticeably sweeter than last years version on draft at the brewery last Sunday.

07.03.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mons Station is very futuristic. Built at astonishing cost overun and finished years late it is finally open.

07.03.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoying a beautiful 3 Fonteinen Vintage Oude Geuze 2010 in the Lambik-O-Droom.

06.03.2026 18:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Indeed

06.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Glasses and bottles of 2005 and 3016 Oude Geuze

Glasses and bottles of 2005 and 3016 Oude Geuze

Ext of Bierhuis

Ext of Bierhuis

Enjoyable visit to the Oud Beersel Bierhuis. Loved comparing the Oude Geuze from 2005 and 2016. The 2005 was very vanilla and fruity and a bit oxidised. The 2016 was vibrant, soft, mellow and full of citric flavours. Great fun.

06.03.2026 14:46 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was fantastic. Cows feed on coastal grass with high salt content due to sea spray. Also washed with Blond beer..

06.03.2026 10:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Last year Jukebox was removed and bar cut back to smaller area. Result is increased indoor seating.

06.03.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Pity. Would have been good to meet up.

06.03.2026 09:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Draft Brussels Calling  in branded glass and beer mat. View to bar in background

Draft Brussels Calling in branded glass and beer mat. View to bar in background

Blackboard of beers available and glass of Zinnebir in strange orange light

Blackboard of beers available and glass of Zinnebir in strange orange light

Exterior  of Boozr n Blues. Almost everyone  is sitting  outside

Exterior of Boozr n Blues. Almost everyone is sitting outside

Much needed return to Booze n Blues. Both Zinnebir & Brussels Calling supetb on draft. So warn most people sitting outside.

05.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
 5 Cheeses and description in foreground. Bottle of Stille Nacht Reserva 2018 in background

5 Cheeses and description in foreground. Bottle of Stille Nacht Reserva 2018 in background

A superb cheese plate and De Dolle Stille Nacht Reserva 2018. A beautiful pairing.

05.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another beautiful sunny day here in Belgium. Feels like early Summer.

05.03.2026 10:45 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Flemish Grape Ale is good but the Dulle Teve Kriek is even better.

05.03.2026 08:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No. But I bet your going to tell meπŸ™‚

05.03.2026 08:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Bottle of Chimay Grande Reserve aged in Rhum barrel on R. Branded glass of same beer on L

Bottle of Chimay Grande Reserve aged in Rhum barrel on R. Branded glass of same beer on L

What a fantastic beer this Chimay Grande RΓ©serve is. The Rhum BA works so well with the beer. Beautiful. At 't Parlement, Halle.

04.03.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Den Herberg Geuze  and bottle on L Lambic on the R

Den Herberg Geuze and bottle on L Lambic on the R

Entrance to Den Herberg. Blur sky in backgro

Entrance to Den Herberg. Blur sky in backgro

Interesting inh

Interesting inh

Another excellent visit to CafΓ© DenHerberg. The Den Herberg lambic is so smooth and soft and their Oude Geuze had the same characteristics. A friendly welcoming place.

04.03.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Glass of Stouterik  on table

Glass of Stouterik on table

View of the bar area. Bric a bracket on walls

View of the bar area. Bric a bracket on walls

Glass of Stouterik  on table. Bric a brac on walls

Glass of Stouterik on table. Bric a brac on walls

Another enjoyable visit to La Fleur en Papier DorΓ©. The draft Stouterik is always so good.

02.03.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mash tun and Cooolship at De Dolle

Mash tun and Cooolship at De Dolle

Open fermentation of De Dolle Arabier

Open fermentation of De Dolle Arabier

Brew house of De Dolle

Brew house of De Dolle

Barrels of Stille Nacht Reserva maturing in the cellar at De Dolle

Barrels of Stille Nacht Reserva maturing in the cellar at De Dolle

Done it may times but always enjoy a look round De Dolle Brewery. Arabier in open fermentation.

01.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Glass of draft Boskeun  and pump clip

Glass of draft Boskeun and pump clip

Bottles of Boskeun for sale.

Bottles of Boskeun for sale.

Good to be back at De Dolle on the first day of the Easter beer Boskeun on draft at the bar and to take away.

01.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
All Westvleteren beers Blond,8 & 12

All Westvleteren beers Blond,8 & 12

Westvleteren  Blind bottle and in glass

Westvleteren Blind bottle and in glass

Glass and bottle of Westvleteren 8 with pΓ’tΓ© salad

Glass and bottle of Westvleteren 8 with pΓ’tΓ© salad

Ice cream infused with Westvleteren 8 and a glass of Westvleteren 12.

Ice cream infused with Westvleteren 8 and a glass of Westvleteren 12.

Today starts with all 3 Westvleteren beers at In de Vrede cafe. The Blond is tasting great. The 8 was a fantastic pairing for the pΓ’tΓ© salad and the 12 for the ice cream infused with the 8 beer.

01.03.2026 11:43 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good fun old beer and food pairing evening. My favourite was chocolate cake made with Whitbread Stout from 1973 and paired with amazingly good De Dolle Oerbier 1989.

28.02.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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End of Cantillon Brew Day. Coolship full.

28.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Barrel cleaning at Cantillon.

28.02.2026 12:49 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Digging out the mash tun. Cantillon Public Brew Day.

28.02.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Adding old low alpha hops to the smaller kettle. At Cantillon Public Brew Day.

28.02.2026 10:46 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Lou Pepe Gueuze 2007 bottle ang glass of beer

Lou Pepe Gueuze 2007 bottle ang glass of beer

Bar list 1

Bar list 1

Bar list 2

Bar list 2

Bar list 3

Bar list 3

Fantastic list of beers at the bar at Cantillon. Starting on Lou Pepe Gueuze 2007.

28.02.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Mash tun and Mashing-in

Mash tun and Mashing-in

Cup of coffee  and croissant on table at Cantillon

Cup of coffee and croissant on table at Cantillon

Cantillon Public Brew Day underway. Mashing-in brew 32 of this season. Coffee and croissant to start the day.

28.02.2026 06:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
3 cheeses in foreground.  Oerbier Special Reserva  in background

3 cheeses in foreground. Oerbier Special Reserva in background

Super pairing. Cheese from La Fruitière and De Dolle Brouwers Oerbier Special Reserva 2024. Aged in Italian red wine barrels.

27.02.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Golden Blend 20q4 bottle and glass of same beer

Golden Blend 20q4 bottle and glass of same beer

Bottle of  2010 Oude Geuze  and glass of beer.b Old beer sign for 3F beer in background.

Bottle of 2010 Oude Geuze and glass of beer.b Old beer sign for 3F beer in background.

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Excellent 12 and 16 year old Geuze at the 3 Fonteinen Lambik-O-Droom this afternoon.

27.02.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0