Belgian beer culture is listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and the best way to understand it is at the table. Join Dimitri, a certified beer sommelier and trained chef, in his own tasting room on the pedestrian Boulevard Anspach, two minutes from the Grand Place. Over 1 hour 45 minutes you'll taste 5 Belgian beers, paired with Trappist cheese, artisan charcuterie and chocolate from a Purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court. This is a seated masterclass, not a bar crawl. Dimitri shows you how to taste like a professional (look, aroma, palate, finish) and why some pairings sing: when flavours complement each other, when they contrast, and when a beer's bubbles and bitterness cut through richness. Expect bottles you won't find in regular bars, the stories of the monks, blenders and brewing families behind them, and as many questions as you like. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned beer lovers alike. You'll be able to order with confidence in any Belgian café.
It was a great way to be introduced to the best beer in Belgium. The host was very professional and a wonderful person whom gave us a bespoke experience. He took the time to explain the process and the importance of great flavored beer. Our plane was delayed, but he decided to wait for us in front of our hotel. What a service. I hope that you will choose him for an extraordinary experience.
Great experience! We learned so much about Belgian beer, and Dr Beer kept us entertained the entire time.
Small intimate group with Dimitri.. He personalized the tasting and made it extra special. We shared and sampled several totally different beers which were paired with cheese, salami and chocolate.
We had an amazing time with Dr Beer. We booked in for the beer and cheese tasting, both were delicious! Dr beers commentary was both entertaining and educational - and he couldn't of done more to make us feel welcome. I was concerned one of group isn't the biggest fan of beer, but he went out of his way to accommodate. Definitely worth the price, and will look at his different experiences next time we are in Brussels!
When you need a Beer Doctor in the house…or in Brussels call the Beer Dr. Great experience adapted to our group. Great tour and time spent in Belgium.
Dimitri was amazing! We are not really beer drinkers but decided to find out about Belgium beer. Dimitri asked questions and choose beers based on our answers. And it was amazing. He introduced us to a cherry beer that we returned for many times during our stay in Brussels.
Had a great time with Doctor Beer (Dimitri). He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Belgian beer and tailors the experience to meet your tastes and interests. We feel extremely lucky to have imbibed 2 of the 3 holy grails of beer! Highly recommend his tour!
What a fantastic tasting with the Beer Doctor!! I felt like I was with a long time friend discussing beers and their tastes and smells! We learned so much and would highly recommend doing a tasting with him!!! Going to miss some of those beers as they are only available in Brussels. Sad but so very happy to have met Dimitri and learned more from him about Belgium Beers!!!
It was a miserable experience as there was no tasting! The place was closed and evidently had been for 5-6 months and no notification from Viator!! We could have done a different tour if we had been notified! I am very disappointed with Viator!
Simply fantastic!! Doctor Beer so knowledgeable and answer all the questions we had !! And he was able to customize the experience according to each one of us taste buds .. increíble!! Highly recommend
The best beer tasting we could have asked for! Dimitri AKA Doctor Beer has an incredible knowledge and was the most wonderful host we could have asked for! Awesome guy, I would recommend Doctor Beer to everyone!
Dimitri A.K.A. Doctor Beer was the most wonderful beer host we could have asked for! My friend and I travelled from London and obviously had to try some Belgian beer. Even though there was an unfortunate last minute electricity/power outage in Doctor Beer’s building meaning we couldn’t do the tasting inside the shop/tasting area - Dimitri went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Dimitri showed us around Brussel’s best areas and pubs (most of which were unknown tourist spots where locals hang out!) and he had an incredible knowledge of the area, history and of course Beer! We had such a good time that we ended up hanging out for more than the hour we had booked and even got to see inside a crazy beer cellar that Dimitri’s friend down the road showed us! Dimitri’s partner also came by later on and we had such a great time in their company. Dimitri even showed us the Doctor Beer building/tasting room later on (with flashlights!) and I just know it would have been a great experience in there too! I couldn’t have asked for more from a Beer tasting tour - thank you so much Dimitri, such an awesome guy - I would recommend Doctor Beer to everyone!
Great place to learn about beer. Guys can lead you not only through tasting but also process of making beer. They listened to us and adjusted tasting to our tastes. They tought us how to taste and drink lambics and Gose . Great experience!
A must do if you ever come to Brussels. Doctor Beer deserves his name as he knows all about beers and explains it in a very interesting and funny way. He has a lot of extraordinary belgian beers so much better than those you find in the "tourist shops" all around. The beer paring is a great experience to discover different style of beers as well as unexpected and delicious local products. Do not hesitate to stop by ! Thank you Doctor Beer :)
The beer doctor was amazing. I am not a beer drinker. But, this tasting was so much fun. The food pairings were well thought out and the trappest cheese is to die for. The doctor was very knowledgeable and made the information fun with a team trivia game. I am still not a fan of beer. But, this tasting was one of our favorite activities during our two weeks in Europe. It was laid back and we laughed the whole time. It felt like hanging out with a group of friends. I have already recommended this tasting to multiple people planning europe trips
Demetri was awesome! He was so much fun, knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys beer.
Hands down one of the best tasting experiences. Having done many in various cities on various topics, we found the time spent with Dimitry to be just excellent. His passion is Belgian beer and it shines bright in the tasting class. We walked in with very limited knowledge and walked out with a good understanding and a framework of how to think about the belgian beer landscape. Highly recommended.
Amazing !!! Dimitri is definitely a sommelier of beer AND his unique pairing items!!. We had a great time and would HIGHLY recommend this activity. Only 10 min walk from castle Square but a whole different neighborhood to enjoy! Beautiful art deco buildings & wide promenade street.
I would recommend this to anyone visiting Brussels! Dimitri (Doctor Beer) is a really friendly guy and I learned so much!
This was by far the highlight of our trip to Brussels!! Doctor Beer knows his stuff and could not have been more kind and informative. He even had his wife come in who was just as kind. Doctor Beer pairs each Belgium beer with a specific food/snack to bring out elements in the beer that you otherwise would not appreciate. If you are looking for something to do in Brussels, this is the spot!! You’ll walk away with a deep appreciation for Belgium beer and local knowledge.
Great experience! The host knows everything about beer and if you dont like beer, you will change your mind after the tasting. Never knew that you can have beer with chocolate and cheese but it works somehow very well. I would definitely recommend the beer tasting.
My daughter and I met in Brussels for a weekend trip and wanted to learn about Belgium Beer. We signed up for this tasting experience and it was PERFECT!! The owner could not have been more knowledgeable, charming and generous with pouring and history, info, etc. It was a 60 minute crash course that gave us a great guide to the world of beer...plus it was super delicious!!!
Our host, Dimitri, had put together an amazing tasting experience with a combination of beers and snacks that amplified the taste to a new level. He's knowledgeable, sociable, adaptable and flexible. He enriched the experience with beer-history and created an all-together great atmosphere. You will never regret this
Perfect experience! Really amazing host, great quality products and money value, would definitely recommend to any beer enthousiasts or to anyone looking to know more about belgian beers, products and culture!!
We were a party of 5 who booked beer-pairing with Bel-Gift and this was amazing! Sincerly the best we have ever attended. The owner is attentive, welcoming and very devoted to his craft. We ended up staying for almost 5 hours, and the service was excellent. The prices are also amazing, you really get value for your money here. The best part was the beer pairing of a Westmalle trappist Extra with some cheese also from Westmalle. They were both amazing on their own, but combined it was simply just mindblowing. We also got to taste some Gin and some other stuff. All in all, this was our best experience during a 5 day stay in Brussel.
I gave my partner a beer pairing for his birthday. Dr. Beer adapted the discovery to suit his tastes and taking into account what we liked while introducing us to new products. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, drank well, anyway we had a great time. Thank you again for this great experience.
De passage à Bruxelles pour un week-end entre copines, Doctor beer nous a organisé une dégustation de bières belges locales, de différents styles dont les trappistes et surtout pas "attrappe touriste". Un passionné passionnant qui connait son sujet et aussi sa ville. Merci pour les bonnes adresses de restos reçues en prime !
We liked our first trip so much in April 2023 that we came back and will come back 👍 Thank you for this great day & evening
L'accueil, les excellentes connaissances de la personnequi s donné le cours la sympathie. Et l'après cours.
A true enthusiast who manages to create a Good Mood from the beginning and knows how to adapt the tasting to your desires! To do at least once, if not more:)
A real nugget of our weekend in Brussels. Exceptional products offered by a true enthusiast. This tasting is discovered on discovery and each new beer is accompanied by anecdotes, tips and good products. Thank you Dimitri, aka Doctor Beer for this great time!
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