Ale Street News Online

Final thoughts payday loans 50 up to

Fog greeted us on awakening in the town of Bouillon — I know, sounds like soup. It was pea soup. Our peeps had to feel their way across the bridge for the bus waiting on the other side — a relatively early start, 9 a.m.

Part of the charm of a Belgian trip is the joy of visiting two splendid tiny breweries with two lovely brewsters, each heading in new directions. And don’t mention Belgium being “over the hill” in their presence! The grown-up, matter-of-fact Beer Goddesses are Annick de Splenter of Gruut, and Hildegard van Ostaden of Urthel.

DUELLING BELGIANS – FROSTY WINTER FESTIVALS

One of the all embracing aspects of beer culture is the killer beer festival. Decidedly not caring for the faint of heart, dozens of craft wonders trot out the big guns. This early February and early March were incredibly cold for Belgium. But you can be sure the beer will taste right when the room temp is 46°.

Click here to get a trial copy of the full edition of the February/March issue!