Breandán Kearney

Hidden Beers of Belgium

“...reignited a passion to explore the lesser-known parts of one of Europe’s most easily accessible countries” — Beer in the City “This is more than a guide; it's a beautiful spellbook that animates some of the most singular, compelling, and evocative beers ever brewed.” — Kate Bernot (Director of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, and beer writer with bylines at The New York Times, The Washington Post, Imbibe Magazine, and Thrillist). “More than a guidebook, this elegantly-written, deeply researched book gets right to the heart of Europe’s most fascinating brewing culture.” — Will Hawkes (Beer, food, and travel journalist with bylines at The Washington Post, Financial Times, Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald, and Daily Telegraph, among others) "No country has more wonderful yet obscure beers than Belgium, and no one in as good a position to reveal them as Kearney and Joanna." — Jeff Alworth (Author of The Beer Bible, The Secrets of Master Brewers, and The Widmer Way). Under the hood of Belgium’s famous beer scene, beyond the big-name brands, exists a trove of breweries and blenderies producing lesser-known but extraordinary beers. For drinkers, these hidden beers are often difficult to discover because of language barriers, Belgian beer’s complex culture, and just the overwhelming number of beers in Belgium. That is, until now. Writer Breandán Kearney and photographer Ashley Joanna have profiled 24 of the most exciting Belgian beers which you likely never knew existed. Learn how each beer was made and why it tastes the way it does. Get to know the diverse places these beers are from and the fascinating people who make them. Read their inspiring stories and navigate this landscape of hidden beers with tips for where you can try them. These hidden beers showcase all the reasons that Belgium is the greatest beer nation in the world. Discover them here. And then, go out there and find them.