Hainaut belge

More than 400 different beers, impeccably arranged, gift baskets, glasses, await the barge in this shop a stone's throw from the cathedral. The owner buys her beers directly from local brewers, which gives an idea of her passion for hopped beverages. Anyone with a little nonnette will be in a hurry to make her blush with envy! Passing through the City of the Five Bell Towers, pay a little visit to Marianne, which offers a very friendly welcome to visitors. And it's been going on for thirty years!

Roger Caulier and his three sons are the heirs to a family business, founded in 1933 and since 1980 housed in the former Tensier tannery in Peruwelz. They immediately made a name for themselves by selling their production in retro bottles with mechanical corks. Classics include Bon Secours and Paix-Dieu, billed as the first abbey beer brewed every full moon. It's served in a rather original glass, featuring the roundness of the moon but cut at an angle, "to highlight its aromas", explains the brewer.

The Drink des Primevères is one of the most representative of the region. You'll find no fewer than 300 references! In addition to the inevitable beers, the drink also offers almost 150 wines and 160 aperitifs and spirits. Of course, you'll also find softs and a vast selection of delicatessen products and snacks. If the choice is too difficult, or if you want something unique, it's also possible to put together a packed basket, ready to take away. Ideal for a gift or to take a little of Wallonia's terroir home with you!

With the famous "plops" that its old-fashioned mechanical opening bottle emits (earthenware stopper and rubber washer) when opened,Quintine does not go unnoticed. It was created in 1993 thanks to the good care of Philippe Gérard. In December 2006, the Brasserie Ellezelloise merged with the Brasserie des Géants in Ath. This allowed the Brewery of the Hills to increase its production and new investments in equipment were made. The small brewery-farm also offers a nice tavern.

The Brasserie des Légendes bears its name well because it is a true legend in the region! Thanks to its know-how, its history and a very respectful relationship with raw materials, this family business offers high quality beers. You will discover the whole Quintine range (blonde, amber with organic beer), but also the Gouyasse range, with in particular the Goliath. The shop also offers gift boxes with glasses, coasters and even "valisette" with an assortment of five different beers. An obligatory stop!

La Bigote was launched by Thomas Monserez, accountant by training and brewer without facilities. Here he is housed at the Authentique Brasserie in Blaton. Since 2015, Thomas develops his own recipes. Initially, a Blonde (6% vol./alc.), with a controlled roundness and bitterness, and a Dry Stout (4.5% vol./alc.) completely different from the current criteria. Since then, other beers, all with a moustache on their label, have joined the range: Puerh Tea (7% vol. alc.), flavored with tea as its name indicates, Noble Village (8% vol. alc.) scented with yarrow and Saison des Poètes (organic, 4% vol. alc.), a surprising winter beer as light as it is blonde, reminding us that "seasons" are truly a specialty of Hainaut. On sale in a growing number of nice places in Tournai, Mouscro, Dottignies, Brussels and even Paris (and elsewhere)!