

The Belgian Smaak Podcast | Exploring the world of Belgian beer
Breandán Kearney
Breandán Kearney sits down with some of the most high profile people in the world of Belgian beer to discuss beer styles, brands and the stories behind the breweries and to find out what makes beer culture in Belgium so special.
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May 23, 2019 • 49min
EP014 | Alexandre Dumont of Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille
Alexandre Dumont of Brasserie de Jandrain-Jandrenouille discusses the resistance he encountered when using new world hops in Belgium.
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Jan 29, 2019 • 45min
EP013 | Glenn Castelein of Brouwerij Alvinne
Glenn Castelein discusses the evolution of Brouwerij Alvinne, the introduction of the Morpheus house culture, and the importance of identity.
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Jan 15, 2019 • 42min
EP012 | Kristof Vandenbussche of Brouwerij Fort Lapin
Kristof Vandenbussche of Brouwerij Fort Lapin in Bruges talks about the construction of traditional Belgian ales.
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Mar 18, 2018 • 1h 4min
EP011 | Samuel Languy of Brasserie En Stoemelings
In 2015, Samuel Languy and Denys Van Elewyck started a tiny commercial brewery called "En Stoemelings", or the "In Secret" brewery.
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Feb 15, 2018 • 1h 6min
EP010 | Olivier de Brauwere of Brussels Beer Project
Olivier De Brauwere of Brussels Beer Project talks about how he built a community around the brewery and dealt with criticism early on.
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Aug 31, 2017 • 60min
EP009 | Jean Van Roy of Brasserie Cantillon
Join Jean Van Roy, a seasoned brewer and blender at Brasserie Cantillon, as he dives into the world of Lambic beer from Brussels. He shares the brewery's shift to organic ingredients and the profound impact of climate change on brewing. Discover how local brews connect football fans and family traditions, and learn about innovations in Lambic production, including hermetic barrels. Jean also addresses the complexities of beer trading and the necessity for smaller breweries to collaborate while preserving their rich brewing heritage.

Aug 29, 2017 • 1h 20min
EP008 | Yvan De Baets of Brasserie De La Senne
Yvan De Baets discusses the beers of Brasserie De La Senne and how the brewery encapsulates the spirit of a city.
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Apr 18, 2017 • 1h 12min
EP007 | Jean Hummler of Moeder Lambic
Jean Hummler is one of the owners of famous Brussels beer café Moeder Lambic. He talks about Belgian beer world and the evolution of the bar.
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Dec 18, 2016 • 1h 8min
EP006 | Frank Boon of Brouwerij Boon
Frank Boon is an iconic figure in the world of lambic. Here he talks about its hybrid nature and his battle to protect the tradition.
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Sep 6, 2016 • 58min
EP005 | Nino Bacelle of Brouwerij De Ranke
Nino Bacelle of Brouwerij De Ranke talks about his values and the changes he has seen in Belgian beer over the last 20 years.
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