25/08/2026
Belgian beer starts in a field — and in West Flanders, you can cycle straight through it. 🍃🚲
Welcome to Poperinge, Belgium’s hop capital, where hops have been cultivated since the Middle Ages. Start your journey at the Hop Museum, where you can discover how hops are grown, harvested and processed, and learn how this remarkable crop became an essential part of Belgian beer. 🍺
Then hop on your bike and cycle through the hop fields of the Westhoek. Ride between the towering green hop bines — the green gold behind the bitterness, aroma and character of beer.
For a bird’s-eye view, climb Belhop’s hop-field tower and discover hop cultivation from root to tip, with panoramic views across the hop-growing region. (Reservation required.)
Next, dive into the story of St. Bernardus Brewery with an immersive brewery experience. Afterwards, enjoy a beer tasting or food pairing at the 360° rooftop bar, with sweeping views over the hop region. 🍻
You can even stay overnight at the brewery guesthouse — an ideal base for anyone who loves beer, cycling and walking.
And just outside Poperinge, in the hills of Westouter, discover ’t Hellegat, a rustic countryside café and a great stop while exploring the region.
Save this for your next Belgian beer adventure, and tag the person you’d share a beer with. Cheers!🍻
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