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Five on Five: Belgian Beers, as Chosen by the Pros

We asked five brewing pros about their most beloved Belgian beers—any style, as long as it’s made in Belgium. Here’s what they recommend.

Craft Beer & Brewing Staff May 6, 2022 - 3 min read

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Glazen Toren Saison d’Erpe-Mere

Mike Schallau, founder/brewer, Is/Was Brewing in Chicago

“Saison d’Erpe-Mere is a beautifully eccentric expression of saison. It is loaded with spicy phenolic character and citrusy fruit character, while still being impeccably clean, crisp, and dry. Because, as brewer Jef Van Den Steen says, ‘Sweet is good for horses, for elephants, but not for human beings.’”

Chimay Cinq Cents

Mike Karnowski, cofounder, Zebulon Artisan Ales in Weaverville, North Carolina

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