Belgium is renowned worldwide for its famous chocolates, beers, and waffles, with beer standing out as a deeply rooted and historically rich tradition. Often referred to as the kingdom of beer, Belgium boasts centuries-old brewing craftsmanship and a wide range of beer styles that are globally recognized for their exceptional quality. These traditional techniques and cultural practices continue to exert a significant influence to this day.

In 2016, UNESCO recognized Belgian beer culture as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Beer brewing and the associated cultural practices hold great importance in Belgium, with people taking immense pride in their beers and integrating them closely into their daily lives and social celebrations.

Belgian beers distinguish themselves from the neighboring German brewing culture by offering a diverse array of flavors. They embrace the addition of various spices, herbs, and fruits, resulting in unique and creative taste profiles. With approximately 430 breweries across the country, Belgium produces over 1,600 different beer styles and brands: From light to dark beers, fruit-infused brews, and sour ales, the variety found in bars and supermarkets is so extensive that it can be overwhelming to explore all at once.

The Consulate General of Belgium in Hong Kong is organizing the "Belgian Days" cultural event, which will be held at PMQ for seven consecutive days in mid-November. As part of this event, in collaboration with the PMQ Taste Library, they will host a "Belgian Beer Tasting Class." Led by international beer judge Kenneth Ho, participants will have the opportunity to sample various unique Belgian beer styles while delving into the rich beer culture of Belgium.

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Master Class Details:

Belgian Days x PMQ Taste Library《Belgium Beers Master Class》

Date：18th November, 2023 (Cantonese Class) and 19th November, 2023 (English Class) 

Time：15:00 - 16:30 (Apologies for the inconvenience, but due to low demand, we have made the decision to change the class to a Cantonese Class)

Tutor：Kenneth Ho

Fee：$250.0 (PMQ Taste Library Member) | $280.0 (non PMQ Taste Library Member)*

* includes the workshop, a guided tasting of 6 different Belgian beers (approximately 100ml per beer, totaling around 600ml), beer brewing ingredients, and one-day access to the PMQ Taste Library.

Venue：PMQ Taste Library Taste Library (H504, Block B, PMQ)

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Registration Details:

1）Please complete the following information

2）Quota: 12 persons

3）Once you have filled in the information, we will promptly contact you to provide the payment method (Bank transfer/FPS/Payme). Kindly settle the payment within three days.

4）In the event of excessive registrations, they will be placed on a reserved list in the order of submission.