With Zane Lamprey


Thursdays at 9PM ET

Belgium

Next Airing on:
July 12 3:30AM ET

Belgium

There’s just something about Belgium. Maybe it’s the friendly and welcoming people who with three official languages still find it easy to converse in English (the 4th unofficial language). Maybe it’s the world renowned waffles and chocolate.  Or perhaps it’s the fact that Belgium is home to over a thousand varieties of beers.  Belgium even boasts their vintage beer which is bottled similar to champagne.  Whatever it is, Belgium is energetic and carefree with a mood that is infectious and summoning in all of us to live as Belgians and enjoy life to the fullest.

Visit: Chez Leon
Eat:  Mussles and Fries

Visit:  A La Mort Subite
Drink: Faro Mort Subite – "Sudden Death Beer" (a creamy head, fruity black cherry aroma, sweet clean taste.)

Visit:  Delirium Café
Drink: Genièvre Aux Choux De Bruxelles – Brussel sprout flavored beer

Visit:  Orval Monastery
Drink: Tapis Ales

Visit: Le Chocolatier Manon
Eat:  Chocolate (a Belgium hangover ‘cure’)


KNOW IT ALL?

What is the official language of Belgium?
There are three official languages in Belgium - Dutch, French and German.

More Belgium Facts...
  • French Fries were invented in Belgium and not France.
  • Beer should be stored in a dark, cool place.
  • Kriek is a type of beer that is made with real fruit.
  • Until recently you could only get a glass of Faro Mort Subite (one of Brussels' oldest beers) at A La Mort Subite.
  • With over 2,600 beers to choose from, Delirium Café holds a world record for most beers in one bar.
  • Three toasts are common in Belgium: Cheers, Sante (French), and Gezundheit (Dutch)