Brussels: Beer, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing with a Beer Sommelier
Overview
Certified Beer Sommelier & Trained Chef
Dimitri hosts every session himself, not a part-time guide.
5 Belgian Beers, Expertly Paired
Trappist cheese, artisan charcuterie and chocolate from a Purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court.
Learn Why Pairings Work
The sommelier's method (complement, contrast, cut) so you can pair beer at home.
Small Group, Seated & Unhurried
12 guests maximum in Dimitri's own tasting room, 2 minutes from the Grand Place.
Hosted in English, French or Dutch
What's Included
- Snacks 5 Belgian beers paired with Trappist cheese, artisan charcuterie and Royal Warrant chocolate
- Beer sommelier
- Discounts on non-tasting purchases
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Place de la Bourse
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Belgian beer culture is listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and the best way to understand it is at the table.
Join Dimitri, a certified beer sommelier and trained chef, in his own tasting room on the pedestrian Boulevard Anspach, two minutes from the Grand Place. Over 1 hour 45 minutes you'll taste 5 Belgian beers, paired with Trappist cheese, artisan charcuterie and chocolate from a Purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court.
This is a seated masterclass, not a bar crawl. Dimitri shows you how to taste like a professional (look, aroma, palate, finish) and why some pairings sing: when flavours complement each other, when they contrast, and when a beer's bubbles and bitterness cut through richness.
Expect bottles you won't find in regular bars, the stories of the monks, blenders and brewing families behind them, and as many questions as you like. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned beer lovers alike. You'll be able to order with confidence in any Belgian café.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Snacks. 5 Belgian beers paired with Trappist cheese, artisan charcuterie and Royal Warrant chocolate.
- beer sommelier.
- Discounts on non-tasting purchases.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Brussels: Beer, Cheese & Chocolate Pairing with a Beer Sommelier is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks5 Belgian beers paired with Trappist cheese, artisan charcuterie and Royal Warrant chocolate
- Beer sommelier
- Discounts on non-tasting purchases
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
