Tag: Brouwerij de Leite

Belgian Beer Café Vignettes: ’t Brugs Beertje, Bruges

Belgian Beer Café Vignettes: ’t Brugs Beertje, Bruges

  Bruges is Brussels’ alter ego. Swans floating languidly on canals, quiet cobblestone lanes, and magnificent Flemish architecture add up to a far cry from the gritty bustle of Brussels. But in things beer, the two cities are equals. Bruges boasts a few breweries and 

Belfries and Beers in Bruges

Belfries and Beers in Bruges

  Cobblestones and Canals   Ethereal cobblestone lanes, canals, medieval Flemish architecture, magnificent squares that recall the wealth and power of the merchant class, secluded parks, and even a few windmills make for an enchanting ambience you won’t find in many other cities. Bruges’ urban 

The Beer Gallery: Highlights from Belgium, Bavaria, and Bohemia

The Beer Gallery: Highlights from Belgium, Bavaria, and Bohemia

Cologne, Sunday, 11:30 in the morning. The server, called a Köbes in Cologne, brings me my second glass of Kölsch and makes another mark on my beer mat. I’m not the only one here. Around me sit a mix of regulars populating the area around