A History of Brussels Beer in 50 Objects
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Fermenthings, Rue Dieudonné Lefèvre 4, 1020 Bruxelles
Malt Attacks, Av. Jean Volders 18, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Waterstones Brussels, Bd Adolphe Max 71/75, 1000 Bruxelles
Belge Une Fois, Rue Haute 89, 1000 Bruxelles
Nanobrasserie de l’Ermitage, Rue Lambert Crickx 26, 1070 Anderlecht, 1070 Brussel
Dekkera, Rue Pierre Decoster 109, 1190 Forest
Replica, Rue de l'Escaut 61, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
“One of the most consistently fascinating projects in beer writing. Transports you through time and brings a complex beer culture to life.” - Jessica Boak and Ray Bailey, authors of 20th Century Pub
A mythical beer king’s grave. A medieval brewers’ oath. A Schaarbeek cherry. A can of Hefeweizen. Each has a different story. But together, these and the other objects included here tell the fascinating history of Brussels and its beers.
From Brussels’ origins on the marshy banks of the Zenne, to its emergence as an industrial powerhouse, and on to the calamitous fall and stunning 21st century revival of its rich brewing heritage - this book is an enthralling account of 1,000 years of urban and brewing history.
“This original beer book leads us to the many bigger and smaller crossroads towards the making of Brussels as a beer capital.” - Sven Gatz, Brussels politician and Belgian beer lover
“Eoghan Walsh has taken a flea market and turned it into a meditation on history, culture, and place. Piece by piece, these fifty objects create the colourful mosaic of a city with beer running through her veins.” - Jeff Alworth, author of The Beer Bible
"A brilliant examination of Brussels beer culture, and essential reading for beer enthusiasts and Belgophiles alike.” - Breandán Kearney, award-winning author and founder of Belgian Smaak
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ABOUT BRUSSELS BEER CITY
Brussels Beer City was founded by Eoghan Walsh in 2017. Originally a blog, workshops and tours soon followed, all centred on Brussels and its vibrant beer and brewing scene - not just what beers are being brewed, but the past, present and future of beer in Brussels, the bars that give the city such life, and the people that are behind it all.
Eoghan’s writing at Brussels Beer City has covered art and graphic design, architecture, mental health, social history, and more. Eoghan was crowned the Best Young Beer Writer 2018 by the British Guild of Beer Writers, and has received multiple medals from the North American Guild of Beer Writers awards. his work has featured in The Irish Times, Good Beer Hunting, and Belgian Beer and Food, and Pellicle.