Best Belgian beers for poultry
33 beers in our guide pair beautifully with poultry (roast chicken, duck). Expect belgian strong pale ale, tripel, trappist ale and more, each chosen for how it meets the dish.
Omer
Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste · 8%Great with grilled poultry or salmon, as the beer's refined bitterness doesn't overwhelm lighter proteins.
Read the dossierSt. Bernardus Tripel
Brouwerij St. Bernardus · 8%Matches well with roasted turkey or chicken; the beer's biscuit malt notes complement the roasted skin.
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De Koninck · 8%Matches with apple pie or roast chicken with stuffing, echoing the beer's apple and caramel notes.
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Rochefort 8
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy · 9.2%Great with roasted duck or pork tenderloin, where the herbal and fig notes complement the savory meat.
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Boon Kriek
Brouwerij Boon · 4%Excellent with duck dishes or dark chocolate; the tart cherry flavor cuts richness perfectly.
Read the dossierCantillon Kriek
Brasserie Cantillon · 5%Pairs with duck confit; the acidity cuts the fat, while the cherry complements the meat.
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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.
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Saison Dupont
Brasserie Dupont · 6.5%The ultimate food beer: its high carbonation scrubs the palate clean of roast chicken fat or rich creamy cheeses.
Read the dossierCorsendonk Agnus
Brouwerij Corsendonk · 7.5%Pairs with smoked fish or poultry, as the beer's subtle smoky yeast notes resonate with the food.
Read the dossierOmer Traditional Blond
Omer Vander Ghinste · 8%Excellent with hard, salty cheeses or simple grilled chicken, allowing the beer's fine bitterness to shine.
Read the dossierBoon Mariage Parfait
Brouwerij Boon · 8%Can handle game pâtés or turkey; the high alcohol and acidity cut through rich meats.
Read the dossierLeffe Blonde
InBev Belgium (AB InBev) · 6.6%Pairs easily with simple cheese cubes or roast chicken, offering a smooth, sweet complement.
Read the dossierCuvée des Jacobins Rouge
Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste · 5.5%Pairs with duck breast or a beetroot salad; the wine-like acidity complements rich game and earthy vegetables alike.
Read the dossierSt. Feuillien Tripel
St-Feuillien · 8.5%Pairs with roast poultry, white asparagus, or a creamy washed-rind cheese.
Read the dossierKasteel Blond
Van Honsebrouck · 7%Lovely with grilled chicken, a soft washed-rind cheese, or a fresh summer salad.
Read the dossierKasteel Tripel
Van Honsebrouck · 11%Stands up to roast pork, rich poultry, or a creamy cheese; serve cool in a tulip or chalice.
Read the dossierGrimbergen Tripel
Grimbergen (Alken-Maes) · 9%Pairs with roast chicken, a washed-rind cheese, or herbed pork; the carbonation keeps richer dishes lively.
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Brasserie Artisanale de Rulles · 8.4%Lovely with roast poultry, white asparagus, or a creamy washed-rind cheese.
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Brasserie Caracole · 8%Pairs with roast chicken, herbed pork, or a creamy washed-rind cheese.
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Brasserie de la Senne · 8%Pairs with roast poultry, white asparagus, or a creamy washed-rind cheese.
Read the dossierEcht Kriekenbier
Brouwerij Verhaeghe · 6.8%Pairs with cherry or almond desserts, roast duck, or a tangy blue cheese.
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Lefebvre · 8%Perfect with duck à l'orange or goat cheese salads, playing off the honey and citrus notes.
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Brasserie Caulier · 10%Rich creamy cheeses like Délice de Bourgogne or poultry in cream sauce match its texture.
Read the dossierGouden Carolus Cuvée Van De Keizer Imperial Blond
Brouwerij Het Anker · 10%Best slowly on its own, or with roast poultry, white fish in a rich sauce, or a creamy washed-rind cheese.
Read the dossierRodenbach Grand Cru
Brouwerij Rodenbach · 6%The "wine lover's beer"; pairs with shrimp, duck breast, or game meats, where acidity cuts through the richness.
Read the dossierHoublon Chouffe
Brasserie d'Achouffe · 9%Pairs with crispy fried chicken or spicy curries; the bright hops cut through the fat and the heat.
Read the dossierFantôme Saison
Brasserie Fantôme · 8%Versatile at the table; try it with roast chicken, soft cheeses, or a herb-forward salad.
Read the dossierAvec les Bons Vœux
Brasserie Dupont · 9.5%Pairs with roast poultry, washed-rind cheese, or rich seafood.
Read the dossierLa Moneuse
Brasserie de Blaugies · 8%A versatile table saison: charcuterie, roast chicken, or a firm farmhouse cheese.
Read the dossierLa Rulles Estivale
Brasserie Artisanale de Rulles · 5.2%Made for warm afternoons: salads, grilled chicken, or a fresh goat cheese.
Read the dossierDe Dolle Arabier
Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers · 8%Its hop bite suits grilled fish, roast poultry, or a semi-hard 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.
Read the dossierDuchesse Cherry
Brouwerij Verhaeghe · 6.8%Lovely with dark chocolate desserts, duck, or a creamy soft cheese.
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