It is believed the first beer was fermented by Egyptian slaves using bread and water.
Beer has been brewed in Belgium since the days of the Roman conquest. Gauls and Romans alike drank a Belgian brew that was an upgraded version of the Egyptian predecessor. The technical knowledge needed for brewing beer was concentrated within the walls of the monasteries. The 11th century monks in Low Countries, whose order originated in France, had a great deal of wine making knowledge and were somewhat astute in the sciences of the time. The monks applied these principles to brewing and produced the first wholesome Belgian beers.
Beer was believed to be a healthy alternative to the poor state of the drinking water. It also assisted tremendously with the fasting process. To this day an order of monks, known as Trappists, produces beers of extraordinary quality much envied by their commercial counterparts.
The Belgian Beer Café Brussels is the perfect venue for a lazy afternoon exploring the centuries of Belgian brewing tradition.
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