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Bruges Beer Festival 2019 (1stFebruary to 6thFebruary)

Sunshine, rising temperatures & longer days call for fresh beers. Beer geeks are a passionate bunch. The rarest, tastiest and the most interesting beers is what fascinate them. There is no other way to discover your newest favorite than participating in Bruges Beer Festival 2019 .

Whether you are a casual beer drinker or a home-brewing or bottle-cellaring connoisseur, one avenue where you can imbibe some of the hardest-to-find beers in the world are at beer festivals. This festival is an inescapable part of the carousing lifestyle. It is a great way to introduce yourself to a variety of beers & pick out one that will compel you to come back for another pour. Bruges beer festival isn’t afraid to share the love.

There is no denying the fact that beer festivals & beer related events are mushrooming across Belgium. The Beer state rolls out the red carpet for its favorite brews. With thousands of different beers ready to wrap your lips around, Bruges beer festival 2019 is all set to appeal beer aficionados. To witness this international beer festival right in the heart of medieval Bruges, apply for Belgium Visa now!

The Intriguing Bruges Beer Festival

Bruges, a fairy tale medieval town has earned a reputation for its local beers. Bruges beer festival offers beer enthusiasts a stupendous opportunity to savor a range of different brews from across Belgium. Every year, thousands of Belgian & foreign beer hounds travel to Bruges to carouse over 400 beers from 80 breweries.

Bruges beer festival since its inception in 2007 has evolved over the years to become the most acclaimed beer festival of all times. It is held at various locations across the city. These include:

  • Heated tent on Bruges’ Market Square
  • The courtyard of the Belfry
  • The City Halls
  • The Provincial Court and the picturesque Burg Square

The increasing popularity of the festival made the organizers change its venue from the ancient & iconic town hall at the Belfort to the Beurshalle centre on ‘t Zand. However, Bruges beer festival returned to the historic city centre for year 2017 & its 10th Year Anniversary.

Bruges beer festival is a six day event usually held in the first week of February. The event showcases products from agriculture & forestry, food & beverage, wine & spirits industries etc. Every year new beers are launched at the festival ensuring there’s always a surprise to delight the returning visitors.

Major Highlights of Bruges Beer Festival 2019

Bruges beer festival 2019 is scheduled from 1st February to 6th February. Around 89 Brewers from North Carolina & Southeast are expected to participate in the festival this year & visitors will be able to tantalize their taste buds from an extensive range of 538 classic beers.

In addition to that, Bruges chefs will show off their skills by using beer in the kitchen in an exclusive culinary showcase performance. The program will also feature beer lectures & debates, hosted & attended by beer professional & brewers.

Few of the renowned restaurants of Bruges are expected to jump on the beer bandwagon during the festival! That means the visitors can find a pretty good deal of beery dishes flagged up on the city’s culinary menus.

Another alluring feature of Bruges Beer Festival 2019 is the Fringe Entertainment wherein the visitors can witness graffiti artist showing off their spray cans to embellish the theme of beer across the historic city of Bruges.

Bruges Beer Festival is one of the few festivals in the world where all the seven Belgian & Dutch Trappist beers are displayed & made available to the visitors, including the classic & elusive Westvleteren.

If you ever had a curiosity to learn more about Belgian Beer & brewing, Bruges beer festival is a great place to satisfy your inquisitiveness. Apply for a Visa to Belgium today to be part of Belgium Beer Festival. Contact us to know about Schengen visa requirements.