Beer culture in Belgium

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2016 URL: Description: Making and appreciating beer is part of the living heritage of a range of communities throughout Belgium. It plays a role in daily life, as well as festive occasions. Almost 1,500 types of beer are produced in the country including by some Trappist communities. Craft beer has become particularly popular. Beer is also used by communities for cooking, producing products like beer-washed cheese, and paired with food. Transmission occurs in the home, social circles, breweries, universities and public training centres. Country(ies): Belgium © Ministère de la Communauté germanophone, Norbert Heukemes, 2014 Duration: 00:09:43 - Support: - (0106200014)