Doctor Beer Brussels ◆ Featuring Mary & Pierre Marcolini
Four premium Belgian beers matched with premium chocolates from Mary (official purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court since 1942) and Pierre Marcolini — guided by a certified beer sommelier. From €70 per person.
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Our beer & chocolate pairing features premium chocolates from two of Belgium's most prestigious chocolate houses. Mary, founded in 1919, has been an official purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court since 1942 — its hand-crafted pralines and signature collections have set the benchmark for Belgian chocolate excellence for over a century. Pierre Marcolini, established at the Sablon in 1995, is internationally recognised as one of the world's finest chocolatiers — bean-to-bar mastery, single-origin sourcing and architectural pralines.
Each session features carefully selected chocolates from one or both houses, paired with premium Belgian craft beers by our certified sommelier. The exact selection rotates with seasonal collections and the beers of the day — every session is a unique combination.
What to expect
Four premium Belgian beers matched with four premium chocolates from Mary and Pierre Marcolini — 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 the chocolate selection is at peak quality on the day.
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Our flagship chocolate pairing. Four premium Belgian beers expertly matched with four premium chocolates from Mary and Pierre Marcolini — single-origin dark chocolates, milk chocolates with caramelised notes, white chocolate creations, artisan pralines and infused specialties. Intimate small group.
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A deeper indulgent journey: aged Lambics, Trappist Quadrupels, Imperial Stouts and monastery exclusives matched with the most exceptional chocolates from Mary's signature collection and Pierre Marcolini's seasonal creations. Personalised pairing notebook included.
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Bespoke beer & chocolate pairing for groups, corporate events, birthdays, romantic experiences, hen / stag parties and private celebrations. You choose the chocolate focus (Mary, Marcolini, or a curated blend), the beer theme 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 features chocolates from two of Belgium’s most prestigious chocolate houses: Mary, official purveyor to the Belgian Royal Court since 1942, and Pierre Marcolini, internationally recognised as one of the world’s finest chocolatiers. Combined with our certified sommelier’s expertise in zythology and gastronomy, you get a chocolate selection at a level of refinement you won’t find in typical tourist experiences.
The standard beer & chocolate pairing lasts 2 to 2.5 hours. This gives you enough time to discover multiple chocolate varieties — from single-origin dark to creamy milk and signature pralines — explore complementary beer styles, master professional pairing techniques and learn about the art of Belgian chocolate-making and brewing. 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 premium chocolates or already an experienced gastronome, you’ll enjoy this educational and indulgent discovery. We teach the fundamental pairing principles — complementary, contrasting and cutting flavours — from the ground up.
You’ll explore premium Belgian chocolates from Mary and Pierre Marcolini: single-origin dark chocolates (70%, 85%, 100% cocoa), milk chocolates with caramelised notes, white chocolate creations, artisan pralines with hazelnut, coffee or fruit ganaches, and seasonal infused specialties. These are paired with exceptional craft beers: Trappist ales from monastery breweries, traditional Lambics and Gueuze, Belgian Stouts and Porters, Tripels, Quadrupels and craft selections. The pairings are chosen to reveal each chocolate’s character.
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 chocolates sourced fresh from Mary and Pierre Marcolini, we don’t take instant online bookings for this experience — we confirm each booking personally to ensure the selection is at its peak on the day.
Yes. We offer private sessions for groups from 6 to 25+ people — perfect for team-building, corporate events, birthdays, romantic experiences, hen and stag parties and private celebrations. 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. We can accommodate sugar-free chocolates, lactose-free options and vegan alternatives. Please tell us at booking so we can curate a suitable selection while maintaining the exceptional quality of the experience. Most of our partner chocolatiers offer dedicated vegan and lactose-free ranges.
We recommend booking at least 48 to 72 hours in advance to ensure availability of premium chocolates and exceptional beer selection, especially for weekends. For large groups (15+ people) please book at least one week ahead to guarantee personalised service and a fresh chocolate selection.
Send us a message and we'll confirm your session personally — small groups, certified sommelier, the most indulgent beer & chocolate experience in Brussels.
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