We are going to Bruges for a short visit. I know that Belgium is well known for Beer but I dont drink beer and would like to know if they have other local drinks -Liquers, Wine and Cocktails?
Sue
I know you say you don't drink beer - is it because of the taste? I only ask because there are a number of fruit beers in Belgium (cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, peach + others - even chocolate!) which are poular with people who don't normally drink beer - like my wife

Belgian beers also taste nothing like beers available in your local offy or Tesco. I'd suggest you try Hoegaarden which is a 'white' beer, trappist or St. bernadus which comes in 3 different strengths. Yes I have drunk the 12. kwak is brill but if you can get the duck noise then you're better than me. I only got the 'kwak' once.
I like sweet drinks and found a very nice sweet wine in one restaurant.
I also found out about two local drinks Elixar a sweet herb/aniseed liquor
(similar to Hierbas in Ibiza and Majorca) and a fruit based spirit called Genievre (similar to Schnapps)
My husband did enjoy the beers though. All drinks were expensive compared to Spain where we usually go for holidays.
Sue

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