Belgian vs. Belgian-American vs. American-Belgian

Monday, February 2nd
6:30 PM
At The Four Firkins
Cost: $15

Belgium! To some it is the world axis of beer and brewing. Its beer culture and brewing tradition spans centuries and encompasses some of the most complex and satisfying beer styles known. Since the dawning days of the American Craft Beer movement, Belgian brews from the pious Trappists to the sassy sours have served as muse, inspiring imitation, interpretation, and adulation from a host of American brewers. But now the tables have turned. New crews of Belgian brewers have turned their vision westward and are furiously remaking American styles in return. Heeding the “more, more, more” cry of the American brewers, the Belgians are hefting heaps of hops into re-envisioned, Belgian-inflected Double IPAs. It has become a case of cross-cultural inoculation. But this begs the question…whose beer is better?

The lines have been drawn for an epic battle of the beers; a Belgian brouhaha in three rounds. Which country will emerge victorious from the crucible of Firkin Forum? You will be the judge. Let the Belgian Broil begin!

Limited to 35 attendees.
To register email alvey@thefourfirkins.com with “Belgian Broil” in the subject line.
Participants will be selected by lottery. You will be informed if you have been selected.