Brussels: Beer & Chocolate Tasting at Tipsy Tribe Brewery

Three Craft Beers Meet Gourmet Chocolate Inside a Working Brussels Brewery

You get a guided walk through a working brewery's production area, then sit down to taste three craft beers made on-site, each paired with a gourmet Belgian chocolate selected to enhance the beer's flavor. Dietary needs (vegetarian, peanut-free) are accommodated with 48 hours' notice, and minors drink non-alcoholic alternatives. The whole experience fits into an afternoon, with full wheelchair access and public transport nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Brewery tour and beer-chocolate tasting

• Arrive at Tipsy Tribe Brewery
• Take guided brewery and distillery tour
• Learn beer crafting process
• Enjoy tasting of 3 craft beers
• Taste local gourmet chocolates paired with beers

The experience

Most beer tastings happen in a tasting room. This one starts on the production floor of Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery, where you walk past the tanks and equipment while someone who actually brews here explains how raw ingredients become the beer you're about to drink. It's the difference between reading about fermentation and standing next to the thing fermenting. The tour moves through the whole process, grain to glass, and then you sit down to taste three craft beers, each one paired with a specific gourmet Belgian chocolate chosen to pull out flavors you'd miss on their own.

The pairing is the real point. A chocolate that tastes one way alone tastes completely different next to a beer with a certain hop profile or roast character, and the guide walks you through what's happening in each combination. You get 15 centiliters of each beer, so it's tasting-sized, not a full pour. If you don't drink alcohol (or if you're under 16), minors get non-alcoholic beverages instead, which means kids and non-drinkers aren't left out of the experience. Vegetarian or peanut-free guests just need to mention it 48 hours ahead, and the chocolates swap without fuss or extra charge.

The whole thing happens in Brussels proper, with public transport nearby and wheelchair access throughout the brewery. It's not a long commitment (you're in and out in time for dinner), but it's the kind of small, specific experience that sticks with you longer than a generic brewery tour.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the brewery-distillery production area.
• description of brewing and distilling processes.
• three craft beer tastings (15 centiliters each, made on-site).
• three gourmet Belgian chocolates paired with each beer.
• dietary accommodations (vegetarian, peanut-free, non-alcoholic) with 48 hours' notice.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 13:00 and 14:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Belgian craft beer and chocolate together in a way that goes beyond a standard tasting room: the production floor access and expert pairing is what makes the flavors land differently than drinking them separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Do I need to know anything about beer to enjoy this?

No. The guide explains the brewing process and what to taste for in each pairing, so it works whether you're new to craft beer or already familiar with it.

What if I'm under 16 or don't drink alcohol?

Minors and non-drinkers are served non-alcoholic beverages instead, so you still get the full tasting and pairing experience.

Can I bring my kids?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. Older children participate with non-alcoholic drinks.

What if I'm vegetarian or have a peanut allergy?

Let the brewery know 48 hours in advance and they'll swap the chocolates at no extra cost to match your dietary needs.

Is the brewery wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas, surfaces and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Can I buy beer to take home?

The experience includes the tour and tasting, but the reference doesn't mention a shop or retail option. Check directly with Tipsy Tribe about purchasing.