Doctor Beer Brussels ◆ In Partnership with Catherine
Four to six premium Belgian beers matched with rare artisanal Belgian cheeses hand-picked from Catherine, the city’s most prestigious cheese specialist — guided by a certified beer sommelier. From €70 per person.
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Our beer & cheese pairing stands apart through an exclusive collaboration with Catherine, Brussels’ most prestigious artisanal cheese specialist. With decades of expertise in selecting the finest Belgian and European cheeses, Catherine hand-picks each cheese specifically for our sessions, ensuring peak ripeness and exceptional quality.
Every session features rare artisanal selections you won’t find in typical tourist experiences: aged Walloon hard cheeses, creamy Flemish soft cheeses, blue-veined abbey cheeses, washed-rind regional specialties and farmstead goat cheeses. Combined with Doctor Beer’s expertise as a certified sommelier, each tasting reveals the perfect harmony between Belgium’s two greatest culinary traditions.
What to expect
Four to six premium Belgian beers matched with four to six rare artisanal cheeses — guided by a certified beer sommelier in an intimate small-group setting (max 12 participants).
Included: 2 to 2.5 hours of expert-guided pairing, professional pairing techniques (complementary, contrasting and cutting flavours), tasting notes and pairing guide, water and palate cleansers, and personalised recommendations from your sommelier.
Booking: by email or WhatsApp — we confirm each session personally to ensure Catherine’s cheeses are at peak ripeness on the day.
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Our flagship cheese pairing. Four to six premium Belgian beers expertly matched with four to six rare artisanal Belgian cheeses hand-picked from Catherine — aged Walloon hard cheeses, creamy Flemish soft cheeses, blue-veined abbey cheeses and washed-rind regional specialties. Intimate small group.
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A deeper gastronomic journey: aged Lambics, Trappist Quadrupels and monastery exclusives matched with Catherine’s most exceptional cheeses, including farmstead goat cheeses and rare seasonal selections. Personalised pairing notebook included.
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Bespoke beer & cheese pairing for groups, corporate events, birthdays, hen / stag parties and private celebrations. You choose the theme, the focus (Trappist + abbey cheeses, Lambic + aged cheeses, regional Walloon, etc.) and the venue. Available in EN/FR/NL/ES.
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We had an absolutely fantastic beer tasting experience with Doctor Beer in Brussels. It was just me, my dad, and my sister on the tour, and he really tailored everything to us. We got to enjoy a great mix of beer tasting and a guided tour, tried Belgian beers carefully selected for our tastes, and even received personal recommendations for other Belgian beers we should try — and he was completely spot-on with every single one. On top of that, he gave us excellent restaurant tips that made the rest of our trip even better. Doctor Beer is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about what he does. Highly recommended!
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Simply fantastic!! Doctor Beer so knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had. And he was able to customize the experience according to each one of us taste buds. Increíble! Highly recommend.
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My dad and I had a private beer tasting experience with Doctor Beer back in February on our last evening in Brussels, and it was such a memorable and unique experience. We had a lot of fun, learnt a lot, and Dimitri himself was such an interesting and charismatic guy to spend an evening in a Belgian bar with! He also took the time the next day to help us with our selection of beers to take home as gifts.
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Frequently asked questions
Our pairing stands apart through an exclusive collaboration with Catherine, Brussels’ most prestigious artisanal cheese specialist. With decades of expertise in selecting the finest Belgian and European cheeses, Catherine hand-picks each cheese specifically for our sessions, ensuring peak ripeness and exceptional quality. Combined with our certified sommelier’s expertise in both zythology and gastronomy, you get rare artisanal selections you won’t find in typical tourist experiences.
The standard beer & cheese pairing lasts 2 to 2.5 hours. This gives you enough time to discover multiple cheese varieties, explore complementary beer styles, master professional pairing techniques and learn about Belgian cheese-making and brewing — all without feeling rushed. Premium and private sessions can run up to 3 hours.
Absolutely. Our certified sommelier adapts every session to your knowledge level. Whether you’re new to craft beers and artisanal cheeses or already an experienced gastronome, you’ll enjoy this educational and personalised discovery. We teach the fundamental pairing principles — complementary, contrasting and cutting flavours — from the ground up.
You’ll explore rare Belgian artisanal cheeses including aged Walloon hard cheeses, creamy Flemish soft cheeses, blue-veined abbey cheeses, washed-rind regional specialties and farmstead goat cheeses. These are paired with premium craft beers: Trappist ales from monastery breweries, traditional Lambics and Gueuze, Belgian Abbey beers, Saisons, Tripels, Quadrupels and exceptional craft selections. The exact line-up changes regularly with Catherine’s seasonal selection.
At Doctor Beer Brussels, Boulevard Anspach, 1000 Bruxelles — three minutes’ walk from the Grand-Place and Manneken Pis. Easily accessible by metro (Brussels Central, lines 1 & 5), tram (lines 3 & 4) and bus.
Booking is by email (info@doctorbeer.be) or WhatsApp (+32 486 23 68 36). Because each session features rare artisanal cheeses that need to be sourced fresh from Catherine, we don’t take online instant bookings for this experience — we confirm each booking personally to make sure your selection is at peak ripeness on the day.
Yes. We offer private sessions for groups from 6 to 25+ people — perfect for team-building, corporate events, birthdays, hen and stag parties, romantic couples experiences or any special occasion. Available in English, French, Dutch and Spanish. Contact us via WhatsApp +32 486 23 68 36 or info@doctorbeer.be for a tailored quote.
Yes. Most Belgian artisanal cheeses use vegetarian rennet, and we always confirm cheese production methods with Catherine. If you have specific dietary requirements — vegetarian, lactose intolerance, allergies — please tell us at booking so we can curate a suitable selection while maintaining the exceptional quality of the experience.
We recommend booking at least 48 to 72 hours in advance to ensure availability of rare artisanal cheeses, especially for weekends. For large groups (15+ people) please book at least one week ahead to guarantee optimal cheese freshness and personalised service.
Send us a message and we’ll confirm your session personally — small groups, certified sommelier, the most exclusive cheese & beer experience in Brussels.
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