Brussels Beer Challenge to be held in November 2019

After a successful event in Mechelen last year, the eighth edition of the world-renowned Brussels Beer Challenge will be held in the city of Mons from 1 November to 3 November 2019.

The competition maintains its goals: allowing brewers to put their products into the spotlight with the help of a recognized quality seal. A selection of professional tasters from all around the world will evaluate the quality and special characteristics of the multiple beers in competition. Several beer professionals will be part of the jury, among them beer writers, teachers, sommeliers and certified zythologists. The best beers of each category will be rewarded with gold, silver or bronze medals – a prestigious symbol and important marketing tool for brewers willing to prove the exceptional nature of their products.

While popular styles like Tripels and IPAs are still the backbone of the competition, they are joined by many new and creative beer types. Countries with a rich brewing heritage are sharing the position with promising new actors, enthusiasts about experimenting with new techniques and forgotten recipes alike. The event is international indeed: Over 50 countries submitted more than 1500 beers.

Organised by Becomev (Beer Communication & Events), the Brussels Beer Challenge is the first competition of comparable proportions in Belgium. Multiple similar events have already been held in other countries, to international acclaim, but Belgium’s relevance among the beer industry fully justifies the existence of such an exceptional, independent event.

The winners will be announced at the Horeca Expo fair in Ghent, which will take place from 17 to 21 November 2019.