Belgium
Beerparadise

The monks who settled in Europe
in the 5th century
produced beer for their own consumption
and for their travel-guests,
whom they had to offer
meels and shelter.
The inhouse brewed beer was
always available and much cheeper
than anything else.

Some of the religious houses became
very famous for their excellent beer,
thanks to the travelers.

During the following centuries
most of the monks tried out lots of mixtures,
which resulted in many different beers.

A few of my favourites underneath.

Belle Vue - Kriek
is a fruit-beer, with 5,2% of alcohol.
Its taste is a bit like sweet cheries.

Leffe
is a beer of Leffe's abbey.
It has 6,5% of alcohol,
and I have no idea
how to discribe its taste.

Hoegaarden

Kasteelbier

More information about Belgian beers
can be found on the Belgian Beerparadise site