"Beauty lies in the hands of the beer holder." - Anonymous

Nowhere is this more true than in Belgium, which boasts more than 450 different varieties of beer. Many of these even have their own customized glass, shaped enhance the flavor of the specific beer it is designed for. Belgium has enjoyed an unparalleled reputation for its specialty beers since the Middle Ages. Connoisseurs favor Belgian beers for their variety, real flavor and character.

There are almost as many beer styles as there are breweries in the small kingdom of Belgium. The choices are endless when you consider raspberry beer, white beer, chocolate beer, geuze beer, cherry beer, brown beer Trappist beer and of course the beer that Belgium is most famous for - the lambic beer, made with an ancient style of brewing, depending on spontaneous fermentation to produce a bone-dry, profoundly tart, and naturally effervescent drink that improves with years in the bottle - much like wine.

This festival will give attendees the opportunity to sample the offerings of over three dozen Belgian breweries. Spend a splendid Sunday afternoon strolling from booth to booth, educating your palate to the nuances of the Belgian brewers' art, while dining on well-paired savory offerings prepared by our Executive Chef Michael Breslin. A special VIP ticket has been added this year to give those attendees the opportunity to be among the first to sample some of the newest and rarest brews to come from Belgium in 2010.

All the while, you'll enjoy live music by the Bob Lowery Band to add to the festive atmosphere.

Featured Breweries
Subject to change due to availability
Van Steenberge • Brasserie De Brunehaut • Brasserie Val de Sambre • Brewery Gaverhopke • Brasserie De Cazeau • Brewery Het Alternatief • Brewery Contreras • Brasserie Bottresse • Shelton • Mikeller • De Ranke • Brasserie des Geants • Beersel • Blaugies • De Graal • De La Senne • De Proef • Duyster • Ecaussinnes • Ellezelloise • Houfbrouwerijke • Kerkom • Serafijn • Slaapmutske • Achel- Trappist • Cantillon • Drie Fontinen • De Ranke • Fantome • Orval - Trappist • Chimay - Trappist • Rochefort - Trappist • Westmalle - Trappist

Belgian Bierfeesten Buffet
Salad Endive & Tomato with red wine vinaigrette
Charcuterie Chilled venison loin, assorted sausages, garlic puree & spreads, assorted breads, soft cheeses
Waterzooi Creamy chicken & vegetable stew
Blood Sausage with Sautéed onions & Westmalle Tripel gravy
Potato Stoemp Smashed potatoes mixed with vegetables, parsley & butter
Mussels Duchesse de Bourgogne, tomatoes, shallots, fresh herbs and lemon
Belgian Fries Fried in Duck Fat served with a Chimay Truffle dipping sauce
Roasted Chicory
Dessert Assorted chocolate-dipped cookies, pretzels, licorice, and marshmallows


Sunday, April 18th, 2010 | Downstairs Live
VIP admission begins at 12:00 noon
General Public admission begins at 1:00pm
Event ends at 4:00pm (Last call at 3:45pm)

Tickets (You must be 21 or older to attend this event):
$65.00 VIP ticket - Includes admission one hour prior to the general public, during which time you'll have an opportunity for more in-depth and personal discussions with the brewers as well as tastings of limited-edition specialty beers not available to the general public.
$50.00 General Public ticket
Above prices include beer, food, entertainment, and complimentary pilsner glass for tastings.
$20.00 Designated Driver ticket - Available only at the door on the day of the event. Includes food, entertainment, and non-alcoholic beverages. Designated Driver tickets will still be available after all Drinking Tickets have sold out.

For quickest admission on the day of the Festival: choose the Print@Home -option when ordering your tickets, and you'll receive them by email immediately!


Don't drink and drive! World Cafe Live is conveniently located just two blocks from 30th Street Station, and on the route of several SEPTA bus lines, allowing you to enjoy sampling several beers without the worry of driving home afterward!

Some tables and chairs will be available, but seating is not guaranteed. This exhibition is being sold as a non-seated event.


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