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You may want to put your spectacles on before you read this and take action. On one hand, you might end up being embarrassed due to your behavior. Or, you might end up being thrown out of the venue. In any case you will be a legend. What’s this all about? Bruges, first of all. Question: what is Bruges known for, other than canals? This is an easy one. It’s beer. Yes, you may get a bit loopy after a few of the city’s superlative ales and more. Naturally you won’t get far if you don’t eat something as well. To us, beer, ale and scrumptious foods sounds like heaven. It’s easy enough to share blurry pictures with your mates, but if you can make it back home, full of knowledge of one of Earth’s most desirable and revered substances, you’ll be legend, too. Click here to roll out the barrels and have a barrel of fun courtesy of our adventuresome affiliate friends, Tiqets.

So, what’s on tap as well as what’s on tap? Admission to the museum. Beer tasting (3 tastings of 15cl each) (optional) and the use of a tablet with headphones for every visitor over 4 years old. There’s even a Special audio tour for kids. Only in Europe! Ready to take on the taps and enjoy a night on the tiles, click here

Bruges (Brugge) offers a beer culture and evening atmosphere that is less about “nightlife” in the modern sense and more about a timeless, immersive ritual. Its uniqueness stems from a combination of UNESCO-recognized heritage, medieval basement settings, and a dedicated beer-serving etiquette that treats the drink more like a fine wine than a casual beverage. Belgian beer culture is inscribed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and Bruges is one of its most concentrated hubs. Unique Brewing Techniques: Bruges is home to rare styles like Bourgogne des Flandres, which uses a “lambic infusion” technique—blending a dark, top-fermented beer with a spontaneously fermented lambic.

Here’s a fun fact: The “Three-Beer” Rule: Some local beers, like the Tripel van De Garre, are so potent (approx. 11% ABV) and creamy that legendary local pubs like Staminee De Garre will only serve a customer a maximum of three glasses to ensure they can still walk out the narrow alleyway. You can also admire the Branded Glassware Ritual: Almost every beer in Bruges has its own specifically designed glass (from thistles to flutes). If a bar doesn’t have the correct glass for your specific beer, they will often apologize; the glass is considered essential to the aroma and the “head” of the beer. Now, that’s love. Years ago, your editor and his lovely wife spent a long weekend in Bruges. It’s gorgeous and it’s real.