Best Belgian beers for soft cheese
22 beers in our guide pair beautifully with soft cheese (brie, chèvre, fresh curd). Expect tripel, belgian strong pale ale, dubbel and more, each chosen for how it meets the dish.
Tripel 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 dossierChimay White (Cinq Cents)
Abbaye de Scourmont · 8%Ideal with Chimay cheese (rind-washed) which shares the same terroir, or rich cream-sauce dishes.
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Lefebvre · 8%Perfect with duck à l'orange or goat cheese salads, playing off the honey and citrus notes.
Read the dossierPaix Dieu
Brasserie Caulier · 10%Rich creamy cheeses like Délice de Bourgogne or poultry in cream sauce match its texture.
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Chimay Red
Abbaye de Scourmont · 7%Perfect with soft cheeses like Reblochon or grilled pork, highlighting the apricot fruitiness.
Read the dossierPetrus Aged Pale
Brouwerij De Brabandere · 7.3%A perfect palate cleanser between courses, or pairs with rich fatty foods to cut the grease.
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Cantillon Fou' Foune
Brasserie Cantillon · 5%Stunning with a soft, creamy goat cheese or a simple apricot tart; the acidity slices through richness while the fruit echoes the dessert.
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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Fantôme Saison
Brasserie Fantôme · 8%Versatile at the table; try it with roast chicken, soft cheeses, or a herb-forward salad.
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 dossierDuchesse Cherry
Brouwerij Verhaeghe · 6.8%Lovely with dark chocolate desserts, duck, or a creamy soft cheese.
Read the dossierVichtenaar
Brouwerij Verhaeghe · 5.1%A versatile sour: green salads, charcuterie, or a fresh soft cheese.
Read the dossierHoegaarden
Brouwerij van Hoegaarden · 4.9%Its citrusy coriander notes cut through the richness of steamed mussels (Moules Frites) and complement fresh goat cheese salads.
Read the dossierBlanche de Namur
Brasserie du Bocq · 4.5%Try with scallop carpaccio or a mild brie; the beer's soft mouthfeel respects delicate textures without overpowering them.
Read the dossierHapkin
Alken-Maes · 8.5%Complements fried mussels or rich cream sauces, where the hop bitterness cuts through the fat.
Read the dossierSt. Bernardus Extra 4
Brouwerij St. Bernardus · 4.8%Pairs with light salads, soft cheeses, and white fish.
Read the dossierCantillon Vigneronne
Brasserie Cantillon · 5%Pairs elegantly with white fish dishes, scallops, or a cheese board featuring soft goat cheeses.
Read the dossierOude Geuze Tilquin
Gueuzerie Tilquin · 6.6%Pairs with goat cheese salad or mussels, cutting through the creaminess or salinity.
Read the dossierAffligem Blonde
Affligem Brewery · 6.8%Pairs with seafood or soft cheeses; its dry finish keeps the pairing light and refreshing.
Read the dossierMort Subite Oude Gueuze
Brouwerij Mort Subite · 7%Excellent with creamy soft cheeses or a classic moules-frites, the acidity cutting through butter and cream.
Read the dossierLupulus Blonde
Brasserie Lupulus · 8.5%Pairs with grilled fish, roast poultry, or a fresh soft cheese.
Read the dossierSaison d'Épeautre
Brasserie de Blaugies · 6%A gentle table saison: green salads, grilled fish, or a fresh soft cheese.
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