Best Belgian beers for red meat
16 beers in our guide pair beautifully with red meat (steak, beef, lamb). Expect tripel, special belge, saison and more, each chosen for how it meets the dish.
Straffe Hendrik Tripel
De Halve Maan · 9%Great with ginger-infused Asian dishes or pepper steak, reinforcing the spicy yeast character.
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Brouwerij Palm · 5.2%Perfect everyday beer for burgers or sandwiches, adding a mild caramel touch.
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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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Westvleteren 8
Sint-Sixtusabdij Westvleteren · 8%Pairs perfectly with grilled lamb chops or aged hard cheeses, where the malt backbone supports the savory flavors.
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Chimay Blue
Abbaye de Scourmont · 9%Excellent with roasted beef or venison; the peppery yeast notes season the meat perfectly.
Read the dossierWestmalle Dubbel
Abdij der Trappisten van Westmalle · 7%Pairs famously with hearty beef stew (Carbonnade Flamande) or roasted root vegetables.
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Huyghe · 8.5%Excellent with beef stew or dark chocolate, which amplify the beer's mocha notes.
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De Achelse Kluis · 8%Pairs with classic roast beef or brown bread with abbey cheese, highlighting the bread crust malt notes.
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Brouwerij De Halve Maan · 7.5%A natural with beef stew (carbonnade) or roasted root vegetables that echo the malt sweetness.
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Brasserie Lupulus · 6%Cuts through spicy dishes, burgers, or a sharp aged cheddar.
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Brussels Beer Project · 6.6%Made for the grill: burgers, charred meat, or a sharp aged cheddar.
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Brouwerij St. Bernardus · 8%Pairs with braised beef, game, and blue cheeses.
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Brasserie d'Achouffe · 8%Pairs with beef stew (carbonnade), game, or a mature hard cheese that stands up to the malt sweetness.
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Duvel Moortgat · 8%A natural with beef stew (carbonnade), roasted meats, or an aged hard cheese that echoes the malt sweetness.
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Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers · 9%Stands up to beef stew, game, or an aged hard cheese; the vinous tartness also flatters dark chocolate.
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De Struise Brouwers · 10%A beer for the cold months: game, braised beef, blue cheese, or dark chocolate.
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