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Belgian Beer Quest illuminates the people, places, histories, and mysteries behind legendary Belgian beers like Westvleteren, Orval, and others. In our quest to understand what makes these beers so special, we take you to monasteries, villages, and rarely seen breweries in a small, beautiful, and often unassuming country. Take a deep dive into one of the richest and most authentic beer cultures in the world. Join us on Belgian Beer Quest brought to you by Ear Blitz. Your Host — Nate Cairney is a writer, renaissance geek, reformed indie rocker and father of three, Nate is passionate about excellent Belgian beer. Originally from the U.S. midwest, he spent five years in Germany searching for the perfect dunkelweizen and another seven years surrounded by hipster beer entrepreneurs in a southwest U.S. mountain town. He spends time in the U.S. and Belgium with his family.
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Join us for the Journey -
Belgian Beer Quest illuminates the people, places, histories, and mysteries behind legendary Belgian beers like Westvleteren, Orval, and others. In our quest to understand what makes these beers so special, we take you to monasteries, villages, and rarely seen breweries in a small, beautiful, and often unassuming country. Take a deep dive into one of the richest and most authentic beer cultures in the world. Join us on Belgian Beer Quest brought to you by Ear Blitz. Your Host — Nate Cairney is a writer, renaissance geek, reformed indie rocker and father of three, Nate is passionate about excellent Belgian beer. Originally from the U.S. midwest, he spent five years in Germany searching for the perfect dunkelweizen and another seven years surrounded by hipster beer entrepreneurs in a southwest U.S. mountain town. He spends time in the U.S. and Belgium with his family.
St. Bernardus: History and Mystery in Watou
Show Notes
With a range of excellent beers that consistently show up on “best of" lists around the world, St. Bernardus is a strong Belgian brewery. Yet its history is inextricably linked to that of Trappist powerhouse Westvleteren, which has led many to wonder how - and how closely - the beers are related.
Join host Nate Cairney as he travels to the heart of Flemish Belgium to unravel some of the brilliant mysteries surrounding St. Bernardus. You’ll learn about the perfect beer for a cold, rainy day, the identity of the jolly man on St. Bernardus labels, the truth about the connection between Westvleteren and St. Bernardus, and why a place called Watou might just be better than DisneyWorld.
Helpful Links
St. Bernardus Official Website
Bier! Magazine
Sofie’s World - Belgian Beer Expert Sofie Vanrafelghem
Belgian Beer Quest
Join us for the Journey -
Belgian Beer Quest illuminates the people, places, histories, and mysteries behind legendary Belgian beers like Westvleteren, Orval, and others. In our quest to understand what makes these beers so special, we take you to monasteries, villages, and rarely seen breweries in a small, beautiful, and often unassuming country. Take a deep dive into one of the richest and most authentic beer cultures in the world. Join us on Belgian Beer Quest brought to you by Ear Blitz. Your Host — Nate Cairney is a writer, renaissance geek, reformed indie rocker and father of three, Nate is passionate about excellent Belgian beer. Originally from the U.S. midwest, he spent five years in Germany searching for the perfect dunkelweizen and another seven years surrounded by hipster beer entrepreneurs in a southwest U.S. mountain town. He spends time in the U.S. and Belgium with his family.
