Normally during August we would be providing an update on the beer and locations for the upcoming Cantillon Zwanze Day. However, in April 2023, Brasserie Cantillon announced on their Facebook page that they would be postponing Zwanze Day going forward until the Spring. Starting in 2024, in fact, April 20, 2024, Zwanze Day will alternate with Cantillon’s annual Quintessence event, occurring in April or early May, instead of at the end of September. As such, there will be no Zwanze Day 2023. Label art for Cantillon Zwanze 2022 The change in the timing of the Zwanze Day is due in part to the effe ..read more

Men’s health is a multifaceted concern, and a well-balanced diet plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall well-being. Incorporating nutrient-rich foods into the daily diet can significantly contribute to preventing and managing health issues commonly affecting men, such as cancer, hypertension, and kidney problems. Cancer-Fighting Foods: Certain foods are known for their cancer-fighting properties. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts contain compounds that may help reduce the risk of prostate and other cancers. Tomatoes, rich in lycopene, have been associ ..read more

Normally during August we would be providing an update on the beer and locations for the upcoming Cantillon Zwanze Day. However, in April 2023, Brasserie Cantillon announced on their Facebook page that they would be postponing Zwanze Day going forward until the Spring. Starting in 2024, Zwanze Day will alternate with Cantillon’s annual Quintessence event, occurring in April or early May, instead of at the end of September. As such, there will be no Zwanze Day 2023. Label art for Cantillon Zwanze 2022 The change in the timing of the Zwanze Day is due in part to the effects of the timing of the ..read more

Every May, the southern part of Belize hosts one of the best culinary festivals you’ll find — the Chocolate Festival of Belize. The annual event started back in 2007, and was originally known as the Toledo Cacao Festival. The 2023 edition of the Chocolate Festival will take place May 19-20, 223 in Punta Gorda. Chocolate Festival of Belize 2016 The Toledo District is one of Belize’s lesser known areas, and receives far less tourism than other parts of the country. Its relatively remote location is ideal for travelers looking to road trip through Belize, and what better reason to head south than ..read more

One of the top dream destinations for any beer lover is surely a visit to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.  Held every year from the third weekend of September through the first weekend of October, this is the event to attend if you want to see what Oktoberfest is all about! While you may think Oktoberfest is the perfect spur of the moment trip, I must warn you, this is not the case!  I truly suggest that you do all the proper preparations if you want to have a problem-free Oktoberfest memory! Entrance to Oktoberfest Here are a few tips to help you through your first visit to Oktoberf ..read more

September is one of the best months for beer lovers in Europe. Some of the largest and most important beer festivals take place in September, such as Oktoberfest. And Brussels is no exception. The Brussels region is home to the world’s lambic beer producers. Two of the most popular of these both have special events taking place in September. These are Cantillon Zwanze Days and 3 Fonteinen Open Beer Days. Kriekenlambik from the cask at 3 Fonteinen Open Beer DaysWhat are 3 Fonteinen Open Beer Days? Open Beer Days is an annual event that is held by 3 Fonteinen Brewery at the lambik-O-droom in Lot ..read more

2020 marked the first time since 1948 that Munich’s Oktoberfest has not been held at the Theresienwiese. In April, Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder made the historic announcement that due to the pandemic, the 2020 festival would not be held. In the past, Oktoberfest has been canceled a handful of times due to wars and Cholera epidemics, but few people expected the need for such a cancellation in the 21st century. However, while it is not possible to ensure the safety of visitors in the confined tents and alleys of the Oktoberfest fairgrounds, it is easier to control smaller groups of ..read more

For many beer lovers and beer travelers, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic has caused quite a disruption in their plans for 2020. The first half of the year saw a number of popular and anticipated events get cancelled, and the cancellations are continuing through the summer and into the fall. Long-awaited beer released by lambic producers and blenders such as Antidoot, Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, Tilquin, and Bokke had to be moved online, or were even limited to local Belgian customers only. And events such as Cantillon’s Quintessence and the Night of the Great Thirst were postponed, with Quintessence ..read more

Ukrainian craft beer is becoming more readily available across Ukraine, and around Europe. We recently visited Lviv, Ukraine, and were impressed by the selection of local beer. Lviv possesses many great places to drink vodka, tinctures, and other local liqueurs. Now, in addition, Lviv has a number of breweries in town, most with nice beer gardens. The number of craft beer bars in the city is also increasing. Lviv Ukrainian Beer Breweries Pravda Beer Theater Prada Beer Theater in Lviv, Ukraine Pravda Beer Theater is located at the northwest corner of Rynok Square. When we stopped by, they had a ..read more

If you are a beer lover visiting Brussels, the a visit to the Cantillon is likely at the top of your to-do list.  As the last operating lambic brewery in Brussels, this is not just a visit to a brewery, but a piece of history as well. If you can, time your Belgium trip with the annual Zwanze Day event that takes place every September! Picking up tickets for Zwanze Day at Moeder Lambic in Brussels, site of the main event.Lambic Masters – Jean van Roy of Cantillon and Armand Debelder of 3 Fonteinen I visited the Cantillon brewery in Brussels a number of times throughout 2013, including a vi ..read more