Best Belgian beers for charcuterie
16 beers in our guide pair beautifully with charcuterie (saucisson, paté, ham). Expect saison, tripel, gueuze and more, each chosen for how it meets the dish.
St. Feuillien Saison
St-Feuillien · 6.5%Great with grilled sausages or charcuterie boards, where the peppery yeast notes enhance the cured meat flavors.
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La Trappe Tripel
De Koningshoeven · 8%Complements fruit-based desserts like apricot tart or savory dishes like sweet-glazed ham.
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3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze
Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen · 6%Excellent with charcuterie or pickles; the sharpness mirrors the acidity of pickled vegetables.
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Brouwerij Lindemans · 4.5%Perfect with traditional Brussels bloedpanch (blood sausage) or simply as a refreshing afternoon drink.
Read the dossierSaison d'Erpe-Mere
Brouwerij De Glazen Toren · 6.9%A fine table beer for roast pork, sausages or a herby salad; the carbonation scrubs the palate clean.
Read the dossierSt. Feuillien Grand Cru
Brasserie St-Feuillien · 9.5%Pairs with seafood platters or lobster; its Champagne-like effervescence cleanses the palate after rich shellfish.
Read the dossierBush Caractère (Scaldis)
Dubuisson · 12%Sip with Roquefort cheese or rich paté; the intense alcohol and body require equally intense food partners.
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Brouwerij Girardin · 5%Serve with fresh oysters or a plate of charcuterie; its high acidity and effervescence reset the palate between bites.
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Brouwerij Bosteels · 11.5%Serve chilled in a flute like Champagne: a natural with oysters, smoked salmon, or to mark a celebration.
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Brasserie de Blaugies · 8%A versatile table saison: charcuterie, roast chicken, or a firm farmhouse cheese.
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Brasserie à Vapeur · 6%Its spice and acidity cut through grilled sausages, herbed pork, or a sharp aged cheese.
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De Struise Brouwers · 8%Try with roast duck, a mature hard cheese, or rich charcuterie; the acidity cuts the fat.
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Brasserie de la Senne · 5.8%A perfect cafe beer with charcuterie, fries, or a sharp aged cheese.
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Hanssens Artisanaal · 6%Cuts through a rich pate or a mature farmhouse cheese; too assertive for delicate food.
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Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille · 6.5%Bright enough for grilled fish or a summer salad, dry enough to follow a plate of charcuterie.
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Brouwerij Verhaeghe · 5.1%A versatile sour: green salads, charcuterie, or a fresh soft cheese.
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