Getting into beer in DC before it had a craft scene to speak of, Belgian ales were a revelation. Now more of the country is like Oregon, with so much great local beer (especially IPAs) obviating the need to look abroad. The boom in craft is amazing, but I do wish contemporary beer drinkers had more appreciation for Belgian styles. This article looks at how the market and Belgian breweries are adapting. Read it and revisit a classic Belgian!
America's Ever-Evolving Relationship With Belgian Beer
Writer Joshua M. Bernstein details the rise and fall of Belgian beer in America and how breweries have adapted.
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