Best Belgian beers for salad
14 beers in our guide pair beautifully with salad (fresh vegetables). Expect saison, witbier, belgian strong pale ale and more, each chosen for how it meets the dish.
Saison de Dottignies
Brasserie de Ranke · 5.5%Pairs with grilled asparagus or artichokes, where the herbal hop bitterness complements green vegetable flavors.
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Blanche de Bruxelles
Lefebvre · 4.5%Complements light salads with vinaigrette, as the beer's mild acidity harmonizes with the dressing.
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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Chimay Gold (Dorée)
Abbaye de Scourmont · 4.8%Perfect with light appetizers or a fresh caprese salad; its lightness doesn't overpower delicate flavors.
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Lindemans Pecheresse
Brouwerij Lindemans · 2.5%Serve with fruit salads or sorbet to enhance the fresh peach flavors.
Read the dossierLiefmans Fruitesse
Liefmans · 3.8%Serve on ice as an aperitif, or with fresh fruit salad to keep things light.
Read the dossierMaredsous 6 Blonde
Duvel Moortgat · 6%A great aperitif or with salads; its light body and dryness stimulate the appetite.
Read the dossierWestmalle Tripel
Abdij der Trappisten van Westmalle · 9.5%Excellent with white asparagus or aged Gouda cheese; the beer's bitterness provides a perfect counterpoint to the rich cheese.
Read the dossierTongerlo Lux
Haacht · 9%Luxurious with lobster or asparagus in hollandaise, complementing the creamy mouthfeel.
Read the dossier3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze
Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen · 6%Excellent with charcuterie or pickles; the sharpness mirrors the acidity of pickled vegetables.
Read the dossierOud Beersel Oude Geuze
Brouwerij Oud Beersel · 6%Lovely as an aperitif with smoked salmon or a fresh chèvre salad.
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Brouwerij Rodenbach · 5.2%Perfect with grey shrimp croquettes or summer salads, acting like a refreshing vinaigrette.
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 dossierKasteel Blond
Van Honsebrouck · 7%Lovely with grilled chicken, a soft washed-rind cheese, or a fresh summer salad.
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