If you are a beer lover, there are few places better than Belgium for a vacation. Would you believe there are more than 125 breweries in this small European country? No matter what type of beer you love to consume, there are lots and lots of the variety in this European country. It’s quite different from UK and Edinburgh apartments. This is one place where more beer is produced than the population can ever hope to consume. With so much of beer being produced, it is not surprising to see thousands of cafes in the country. Interestingly, pubs are called cafes in Belgium. Inbev, which is the largest brewery in the world, loves to call itself Belgian.

Be prepared to get a new type of beer every time you are ready for a round of beer in Belgium as there are literally thousands of types of beers in the country. It is not just sheer numbers but the great diversity in taste and kick of Belgian beers that draws in thousands of beer enthusiasts to this country every year.

If you are a beer enthusiast but do not know much about the beverage, here are some interesting facts. It is a drink that is referred to as a fermented malt beverage. The origin of the word beer is traced to the Latin word Bibere that literally means to drink. Made with 4 simple ingredients such as grain, water, yeast and hops, the final product tastes different depending upon brewing process that differs with different breweries. Breweries have their own secret brewing processes that are heavily guarded and you can imagine how many of these secrets there are in Belgium given that there are thousands of different types of beers in the country. Let us take a closer look at some of the important types of beers found in Belgium.

Pils Beer
This is a lager beer that is labeled table beer in Belgium. It is true that Belgium is known more for different types of ales produced in the country yet Pils is one variety that takes up nearly 3/4th of the total beer production in the country. This is a light and smooth beer that is also light in color. Stella Artois is one Pils brand of beer that is very popular in Belgium.

Saison Beer
Saison is one category of beer that is also referred to as country beer in Belgium as it is mostly made by smaller breweries. These beers are spicier and also contain a bit of tart as those who have tasted it say that these beers provide a great kick.

Lambic Beer
This is a special type of beer made in Belgium as it is neither ale nor lager (neither top fermented nor bottom fermented). In fact, Lambic beer is fermented spontaneously. The beer is fermented for different durations from 3 months to 3 years. Thus you can have a young Lambic and you can have a mature Lambic beer. Fruit flavor is added to give a punch to the beer commonly. There are many who come to Belgium to indulge in this beer only, even from Kiev apartments or Split apartments.