Best Belgian beers for fresh fruit
21 beers in our guide pair beautifully with fresh fruit (berries, apple, citrus). Expect witbier, belgian strong pale ale, quadrupel and more, each chosen for how it meets the dish.
St. Bernardus Wit
Brouwerij St. Bernardus · 5.5%Pairs beautifully with white fish like sole or cod in lemon butter sauce, where the beer's acidity mirrors the citrus.
Read the dossierCuvée des Trolls
Dubuisson · 7%Serve as an aperitif with light tapas or fresh fruit salad to accentuate its honey-orange profile.
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St. Bernardus Abt 12
Brouwerij St. Bernardus · 10%Pairs with rabbit stew with prunes, a classic Belgian dish that mirrors the beer's dark fruit notes.
Read the dossierGouden Carolus Classic
Brouwerij Het Anker · 8.5%Excellent with game meats like venison stew, where the dark fruit notes complement the gaminess.
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Lindemans Framboise
Brouwerij Lindemans · 2.5%Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate cake or vanilla ice cream, acting as a raspberry sauce.
Read the dossierLindemans Kriek
Brouwerij Lindemans · 3.5%Pairs with Belgian waffles or chocolate mousse, enhancing the dessert with sweet cherry notes.
Read the dossierBoon Oude Kriek
Brouwerij Boon · 6.5%Pair with game meats like venison, as the sour cherry notes mimic a traditional fruit sauce.
Read the dossierCantillon Kriek
Brasserie Cantillon · 5%Pairs with duck confit; the acidity cuts the fat, while the cherry complements the meat.
Read the dossierLindemans Pecheresse
Brouwerij Lindemans · 2.5%Serve with fruit salads or sorbet to enhance the fresh peach flavors.
Read the dossierTimmermans Pêche
Brouwerij Timmermans · 4%Pairs with vanilla ice cream or peach tarts for a cohesive fruit-forward dessert.
Read the dossierLiefmans Fruitesse
Liefmans · 3.8%Serve on ice as an aperitif, or with fresh fruit salad to keep things light.
Read the dossierDuvel Tripel Hop
Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat · 9.5%Great with spicy Thai or a citrus-dressed ceviche; the bright hops lift fresh, zesty dishes.
Read the dossierTripel Karmeliet
Brouwerij Bosteels · 8.4%Pairs elegantly with creamy brie or apricot tart, as the beer's oat-driven creaminess mirrors the food texture.
Read the dossierLa Trappe Tripel
De Koningshoeven · 8%Complements fruit-based desserts like apricot tart or savory dishes like sweet-glazed ham.
Read the dossierSt. Bernardus Christmas Ale
Brouwerij St. Bernardus · 10%Pairs with Christmas roasts, fruitcake, and dark chocolate desserts.
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Dubuisson · 13%A cellar sipper; pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit tart.
Read the dossierBoon Kriek
Brouwerij Boon · 4%Excellent with duck dishes or dark chocolate; the tart cherry flavor cuts richness perfectly.
Read the dossierDelirium Red
Brouwerij Huyghe · 8%A dessert in itself, or pairs with cheesecake to add a sweet cherry topping profile.
Read the dossierCantillon Rosé de Gambrinus
Brasserie Cantillon · 5%A classic match for dark chocolate desserts or a cheese board with aged blue; the tart fruit cuts the fat beautifully.
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Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen · 6%A natural with dark chocolate desserts or duck à la cerise; the tart cherry mirrors the dish.
Read the dossierDe Dolle Stille Nacht
Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers · 12%A sipping beer for cold nights: blue cheese, fruit cake, or simply on its own after dinner.
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