Was SUPER excited to go to Kulminator on my recent trip to Belgium. Have heard wonderful things…read moreabout the vast beer list, full of old vintages. Sadly it seems, the owner does not like business or money. Or perhaps he just enjoys treating Kulminator as his own private club, as opposed to a normal beer bar where everyone is welcome. The owner greeted us at the door, asking us why we wished to come in and we were denied entry upon our response. We later found out that if you do not give the very specific response of "being there to TASTE (not drink) beer", you are turned away. Pompous, and absolutely ridiculous. I have no interest in trying to go back.

I was very hesitant about visiting Kulminator as its fame and reputation far precedes it, having…read morewon accolades such as "the best place in the world to have a beer" and also known to have one of the most extensive collections of aged Belgian beers in the world. During the planning stages of my trip, a lot of the feedback I got regarding this place was that I should brace for some unparalleled (lack of) service, humongous wait times in between orders, and last minute changes to opening hours. If you haven't guessed it already, I was lucky enough not to experience any of the negative feedback enumerated above, and instead had such a great time that I somehow got back to my room in Brussels without a train ticket and don't quite remember how I managed such a feat. I got to Kulminator about 15 minutes after they opened at 4:15pm and the establishment was already half-full. Despite reviews saying that this place is super cramped and cozy, the interior is actually pretty spacious with seating available at the bar, behind it, and even across from it where two tables are partitioned off kind of like a small lounge; I opted to sit in the lounge area as I was planning to be comfortable for quite some time. Leen served me for the entire evening and she was very kind and patient with all of my orders. Despite some of my orders being slightly obscure--like the oldest vintage they had of Oerbier Special Reserva, for example--all my orders got out to me under five minutes, even at 9pm when the bar was completely packed, thereby debunking the "slow and bad service" portion of my expectations. Whereas different groups of people did join me at my table for most of the night, most of them were locals popping in for a drink or two and all minded their own businesses unlike what people say about strange encounters here, but that suited me just fine for my purposes; I wanted to try some Belgian gems that aren't available anywhere on the planet, and I'm glad to say I was able to achieve said feat. I don't think I have to describe the atmosphere as it's been done in such vivid detail in so many of the other reviews (grandparents' house, etc.) but be sure to grab a bite to eat prior to visiting this place and not make the mistake of thinking drunk you will be sober enough to find something to eat after leaving this amazing Cafe; food options are limited if not non-existent, and Leen is busy enough as is keeping everyone happy. And yes, Dirk will stare you down if you do anything out of the ordinary like take pictures of the establishment, but he means well... I think.

The Bierprofessor is indeed a cool little drinking hole right amidst all of the nightlife in…read moredowntown Eindhoven. This place has a ton of bottled beers to choose from, which makes it a speciality beer lovers dream. The location itself however, had some cleanliness issues as it was rather filthy inside and had a fairly foul sleep throughout the place. The service was friendly and the brew was good, I just can't see myself returning all that often without them cleaning the place up a bit. Pros- Fantastic beer selection Friendly service Great location Indoor/outdoor seating Great people watching Cons- Foul smelling Overall cleanliness Dirty unstocked bathrooms

Bierprofessor has an overwhelmingly good selection, and the menu lends itself to exploration. The…read morebartenders are friendly and seem equally happy to handle large crowds and quieter, intimate nights. It's a great place to start or finish your night, and a must-see for beer lovers anywhere. Came back two more times after my initial visit when staying nearby, and I will absolutely be there again next time I visit Eindhoven!

Sometimes, when you're on vacation, you're walking a new city and want something simple to eat that…read moreis not going to take two hours and cost two or three times what you want to spend. You're just hungry and your feet are starting to ache as you're walking between the rain and what you wanted to visit. Huggy's in Liège, Belgium is a great place to grab a simple burger for a good price. We had great service- I wish I could remember our server's name, but it's gone now. But the L'Ambree was a solid beer that complemented my 'Le Spicy' burger very well. the onion rings are good, but not sized to share. Order a serving for everyone who wants some. Am I going to seek this place out for its burgers? No. Would I go again? In a heartbeat.

This was my first time at this location but my second time ever eating at Huggy's! My family lives…read morein Belgium and they took my sister and I for dinner here. First, I love the atmosphere, the ambiance and the feel is very modern. Their burgers were perfect and so tasty! I love that on the menu they pair a beer to go with the meal, very fun. Lastly, the staff knew that my sister and I were from the USA and they were very accommodating and even gave us complimentary shots of sweet alcohol at the end of our meal! Very fun, and a great experience! :)

Highly recommend! Great outdoor atmosphere, friendly staff, and a play area for kids to entertain…read morethemselves! Good cocktails & beer, and tasty snack food. The tapas dish is perfect for 4. There is a store if you wish to buy beer or whiskey or even glass souvenirs. Be sure to get there early if you have a group, it gets crowded toward the evening, but plenty of room indoors and outdoors.

If there's any more fitting reason for beer diversity in the land of "lager hell ", I'd like to…read moreknow. A line of ten people at the cash register at 2 pm. And having an ipa or triple is so special that almost all customers were requesting a gift wrap. Living in the Seattle area, I'm Spokies by hundreds of local breweries, each with 10 or more styles. I like a lager occasionally, but seeing a can of the Swiss national beer: feldschlossen embossed with "lager hell" seemed an apt description of the beer situation, as well as the style. Hopfen and malz has dozens of beers from around the world, including some from Germany. And about 6-8 on tap, with a happy hour during the week. I'm aware of craft beers in Berlin getting around the strict reinheinsgebot law by simply calling themselves something other than beer. Hoping more do so! And that we see more places like this.

From the owner: In Deutschland wird seit über 500 Jahren mit den gleichen Zutaten gebraut:  Hopfen+Malz, Wasser und…read moreHefe. Doch es gibt Länder, in denen auch andere Zutaten im Braukessel landen. Schon mal ein Bier mit Sauerkrautsaft oder Wachholderbeeren probiert?   Wir möchten Euch gerne in die Welt der Biere begleiten und deshalb haben wir uns so einiges einfallen lassen: Ihr könnt zusammen mit unserem Biersommelier kreative   oder auch alt bekannte Biere brauen oder an einer Bierverkostung teilnehmen, bei der 6 verschiedene, internationale Biere vorgestellt und genau unter die Lupe genommen werden oder die Welt der Biere in Kombination mit Essen kennenlernen. Diese Events sind reservierungspflichtig. Wir haben zudem einen Gastraum mit ca. 50 Sitzplätzen und einen Bierladen mit einer riesigen Auswahl an Bieren aus der ganzen Welt. Wir freuen uns auf euren Besuch. Prooost!

Great beer list. One of the best in Leuven. Tuesday open mic night! Great atmosphere. Edgar Allen…read morePoe meets Belgian beer.

Really cool beer bar with an incredible selection of Belgian beers and most importantly lambics!…read moreThe bartenders are knowledgeable and passionate about the beers they serve. You can pair the beers with some charcuterie, cheese platters, or flatbreads. We decided to try the cheese platter and felt it was the perfect bite to complement our beer tasting. If you love beers and lambics come to Moedor when you are in Brussels!

This bar is truly the king of beer bars and has a long list and variety of various spontaneous…read moreales as well as classics. You will find most everything here and if they don't have it, ask the bartender who can lead you. They have some great flatbread snacks and some other food items as well. I wouldn't say it's a dinner place, but you could easily stuff yourself on all of the various tasty snacks that you have here.