Black Choulette: A Darkness as Deep as a Mine Shaft When I wrote about the carrot beer, I mentioned bière de mineur—a low-alcohol brew designed to quench the thirst of miners working grueling shifts in

A Souvenir from Vienna: Baroness Bitterness Takes the Stage I don’t know what kind of souvenirs you bring back from your holidays. I used to collect fridge magnets, but since we now have a built-in

Ireland is More Than Just Guinness: A Pre-Dublin Taste of O’Hara’s Since I’ll be heading to Dublin for the first time in a few weeks, I figured it was time to learn a bit more about Irish craft beer. After

Carrot Beer? You Won't Believe What They've Come Up With! A few weeks ago, during a routine grocery run at a French hypermarket, I took a detour through their extensive beer aisle. Among dozens of local

Here is another offering from the Belgian brewery Fugu Brewing Co. In my humble opinion, these "hop circles" are even better than the previously reviewed "Fugushima". It is fascinating

Fugushima: A Hop Explosion from Brussels' Fugu Brewing Co. The popular saying that "you don't need to buy a brewery to enjoy a beer" perfectly describes the Brussels-based Fugu Brewing Co. They

Nothing captures the essence of this beer better than its name—"Mazout" (the French term for fuel oil). The density of the dark malts creates a texture that genuinely resembles diesel or heavy

Żywiec Porter: The Dark Diamond of Polish Brewing Żywiec Porter is a 100% Polish beer, which—despite the brewery having belonged to the global giant Heineken for over a quarter of a century—retains its

When browsing beer shelves, I primarily look for gems like Bockski. It is a true treat for connoisseurs, though I must state upfront: this autumnal-winter tasting beer is not for everyone. This is due

Mieszkańcy Konga zostali krwawo doświadczeni przez kolonialne ambicje króla Belgii Leopolda II na przełomie XIX i XX wieku. Wówczas „cywilizowany” świat grzmiał z oburzenia, a opowieści o ludobójstwie

The relationship between alcohol and sports is a complex one, but scientific research points to a clear conclusion: alcohol is one of the greatest "brakes" on athletic progress. It is a myth

Recently, I was happy (and grumbling at the same time) that I managed to make the largest gingerbread house in my cooking portfolio. While making gingerbread for Easter, I stood at the counter with 2 kg

While winter in Belgium has definitely let up, the calendar doesn’t lie, so "Hiver Borain" from Brasserie du Borinage is still very much appropriate. From what I gather, this beer (roughly translated

ENG: Hello everyone, today I'm sharing my recipe, which is actually widely available and simple. Anyone can make their own homemade chicken burgers. All it takes is a little effort, a little willingness,

Saturday tradition dictates a post about beer. Since I haven't tried any new brew this week, I'll happily travel back in my memory to my summer vacation. While staying in sunny Ljubljana, after a long

If one were to wonder what truly original souvenir to bring back from a trip to Bordeaux—the heart of French winemaking—the answer seems obvious: excellent wines. And while millions of tourists choose

Cześć. Dzisiaj przychodzę do Was z przepisem na słodką przekąskę. U mnie pełni ona rolę pełnoprawnego, dodatkowego posiłku. Lubię bardzo słodkie jedzenie i taki deserek pozwala mi wytrwać w diecie. Nazywanie

Thanks to a 330 ml bottle of "La Folle Furieuz'" beer, I was transferred to the north of France, to the charming town of Gisors in Normandy, home to the family brewery Brasserie de Sutter. "La

At first glance, the "La Raoul" label catches the eye with the friendly, smiling face of a man in a characteristic cap. I was convinced it was a nod to the fishermen of Northern France. It turns

Mamy klęskę urodzaju jeśli chodzi o winogrona na działce. Nie da się tego wszystkiego przejeść. Wina nie mam za bardzo ochoty robić, bo jakoś te domowe nie należą do moich ulubionych. Tym razem stwierdziłam,