- Address: Grand-Place, 10, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
- Phone: +32 (0) 2 511 49 87
- Fax: +32 (0) 2 511 32 59
- Website: http://www.belgianbrewers.be/
- Working hours: daily 10:00 - 17:00
- Cost of visiting: 4-5 euros
Belgium is a country in which one of the best sorts of beer is cooked, therefore it is quite natural that it was in Brussels that the Beer Museum was opened.
History of the museum
The history of one of the most interesting museums of the capital began in the 1950s, when the union of Belgian breweries moved to a prestigious building on the Grand Place . By that time the guild of breweries had existed for several centuries, therefore it was considered one of the oldest professional organizations in Europe and the world. After the move, it was decided to open a museum that would tell about the traditions and culture of Belgian brewing. Currently, the union of breweries plans large-scale construction of the "Beer Temple". According to the project, he will be on the next street.
Features of the museum
The Beer Museum in Brussels includes several pavilions. They exhibit equipment that was used to make beer in the XVIII century. There are two arched dungeons open, which you just need to visit every connoisseur of beer. The excursion program is devoted to such topics as:
- modern methods of beer filtration;
- process of beer cooling;
- ways of bottling the drink;
- work of packaging equipment.
In general, beer plays an important role in the life of the Belgians. It is treated like wine in other European countries. When you arrive at the restaurant, you will be offered a beer card, which will indicate the elite varieties of this foamy drink.
Expositions in the Beer Museum in Brussels just indicate that, despite the continuous improvement of technological processes, beer has been and remains one of the most favorite beverages in this country. If you also treat yourself to beer lovers, do not miss the opportunity to get acquainted with its history.
How to get there?
The Beer Museum is located on the main square of Brussels - Grand Place (Grote Markt). Nearby there is the Gare Centrale metro station, which can be reached via lines 1 and 5. Also near the square is the central bus station (Brussels Central Station), as well as the Parlement Bruxellois and Plattesteen stops. You can reach them by public transport , for example, by buses 48 and 95.
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