08/30/2026
Think you know Belgian b**r? Here are 5 things that might surprise you.
1. Belgian b**r isnât one âstyleâ.
âBelgian b**râ covers a HUGE range, Golden Ales, Dubbels, Tripels, Quads, Saisons, Wits and more. Light & refreshing to dark & boozy⊠thereâs a Belgian style for everyone.
2. The yeast is kind of a big deal.
Those fruity, spicy flavors you taste? They donât always come from added fruit or spices. Belgian yeast can naturally create flavors reminiscent of banana, pear, clove, pepper and bubblegum during fermentation.
3. Darker doesnât always mean stronger.
A dark Dubbel can actually have less alcohol than a pale, golden Tripel. With Belgian b**r, color doesnât dictate strength. Sneaky, sneaky.
4. The glass actually matters.
Belgian b**rs are traditionally served in different glass shapes for a reason. Tulips, goblets and chalices can help showcase the b**râs aroma, carbonation and head â itâs not just about looking fancy.
5. Belgian b**r has some serious history.
Monasteries have played a major role in Belgian brewing for centuries, brewing b**r for their communities and eventually to help support the monastery and charitable work. Many of the styles we know today were shaped by these brewing traditions.
And that concludes todayâs Belgian B**r 101.
Celebrate Belgian B**r Week with us at The Abbey Taproom and taste a little Belgian brewing tradition right here in Bend.
