Tales and Stories

  • The Essential Role of Alewives: Celebrating Wom...

    In Belgium, the tradition of female brewers, known as alewives, is a crucial part of the brewing legacy. Their craft and contribution to society as skilled brewers—often in the face of...

    The Essential Role of Alewives: Celebrating Wom...

    In Belgium, the tradition of female brewers, known as alewives, is a crucial part of the brewing legacy. Their craft and contribution to society as skilled brewers—often in the face of...

  • The Napoleonic War on Belgium Beer Culture

    In the early 19th century, Europe was engulfed by the Napoleonic Wars, a conflict that swept across the continent, leaving devastation in its wake. Cities were destroyed, borders shifted, and...

    The Napoleonic War on Belgium Beer Culture

    In the early 19th century, Europe was engulfed by the Napoleonic Wars, a conflict that swept across the continent, leaving devastation in its wake. Cities were destroyed, borders shifted, and...

  • Utretch, Netherlands

    Utretch, Netherlands

    I have been coming to Utrecht (the 3rd largest city in the Netherlands) yearly for a while now that I have come to consider it my second home. It is...

    Utretch, Netherlands

    I have been coming to Utrecht (the 3rd largest city in the Netherlands) yearly for a while now that I have come to consider it my second home. It is...

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  • Orval Trappist Ale — May 2026

    Tasting Note · Gene's Cellar · Tampa, FLBrasserie d'Orval · Abbaye Notre-Dame d'OrvalBelgian Pale Ale · 6.2% ABV · Bottled 11 November 2024 · Opened May 2026 · Age at...

    Orval Trappist Ale — May 2026

    Tasting Note · Gene's Cellar · Tampa, FLBrasserie d'Orval · Abbaye Notre-Dame d'OrvalBelgian Pale Ale · 6.2% ABV · Bottled 11 November 2024 · Opened May 2026 · Age at...

  • Cognac and Time: Boon Vat 110 Mono Blend

    Tasting Room · May 5, 2026 There are bottles you open because you're curious, and there are bottles you open because something tells you the time is right. The Oude...

    Cognac and Time: Boon Vat 110 Mono Blend

    Tasting Room · May 5, 2026 There are bottles you open because you're curious, and there are bottles you open because something tells you the time is right. The Oude...

  • Difference between Sour and Wild Ales

    Difference between Sour and Wild Ales

    When it comes to fermenting craft beer, there are many styles and variations to explore. Two popular categories that often get confused are sour ales and wild ales. While they...

    Difference between Sour and Wild Ales

    When it comes to fermenting craft beer, there are many styles and variations to explore. Two popular categories that often get confused are sour ales and wild ales. While they...

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