We can access any of the Belgian beers seen on these importers websites. Some beers are only released once a year during specific seasons. For information on our current inventory, if you have any questions or if you require a special order please give us a call (828) 505-7500.

12 Percent Imports- Our newest importer,  specialize in bring the rarest Belgian beers, usually only found in their prospective small Belgian towns, to the American market.

Brouwerij Contreras Valeir Extra - Gavere. East Flanders, Belgium. USES THE SAME YEAST AS Westvleteren. A small regional brewery from East Flanders, Brouwerij Contreras has been in operation since 1818. Originally Brouwerij Latte, the farmhouse brewery was bought by the Contreras family in 1898 and they’ve run it ever since. Until very recently, the brewery was content to produce a couple of modest ales – focusing primarily on their local chain of family-owned cafes. But in 2004, enter brewmaster Frederick De Vrieze, and along withhim a virtual 180 on the beer produced by this centuries-old brewery. Frederick has masterfully merged the innovation of his new craft beers with the ample history of their small Flemish region. The Valeir Extra is a Belgian IPA and shows a yellow-gold color, dense white head, amazing lacing. Spicy, citrusy nose; fruity palate, orange, yeasty, floral; growing, pleasant bitterness. 6.5% alc 11.2 fl oz $TBA

Brouwerij ‘t Broukot Kalle Triple – Gullegem. West Flanders, Belgium. The tiny brewery Brouwkot began a few years back as an annex and house brewery for the well-known beer restaurant ‘t Rusteel in West Flanders. Prior to it’s launch, young brewers Bjorn & Kim worked various jobs at ‘t Rusteel. They worked there for years while still in school, but all the while with a budding passion for craft brewing. After perfecting the experimentation of a single golden ale, Bjorn & Kim finally caught the owner’s attention. Realizing this as no ordinary homebrew - that Bjorn & Kim really had something – the owner outfitted a garage besidethe restaurant with a small brewing installation. Brouwerij ‘t Brouwkot was born. Kalle is the triple from the brewery. It is crystal clear peachy orange in color, fluffy white head, snowflake lacing. Brilliant aroma – spicy, earthy, minerals; full-bodied, complex palate; spicy, vegetal, honey-suckle, pepper, dry. 8.5% alc 750ml paper wrapped bottle $14.99 limited

Brouwerij De Dochter Van De Korenaar Embrasse– Baarle-Hertog. Antwerp, Belgium. De Dochter Van De Korenaar. Or in English, “the daughter of the corn ear” - an old Flemish synonym for beer dating back to the 16th century. Now reincarnated as the moniker of a new, tiny craft brewery from the Belgian enclave of Baarle-Hertog (actually located about 10 kilometers across the Dutch border). And when De Dochter opened its doors in 2007, folks immediately started taking notice. Despite its recency, the beers turned out by this little gem suffer from no lack of experience. Brewer/owner Ronald Mengerinktells us he’s been brewing beer since he was 16, and we believe it. What you get from each of his three creations thus far is a stunningly well-honed focus; a vision that’s clearly been years in the making. Stylistically, Ronald’s beers are virtually impossible to categorize – borrowing characteristics in each of multiple styles and regions. Fully-malted Strong Dark Ale - brewed witha unique combination of 8 different malts. Rich murky brown, with a carmel head, thick lacing.aroma of chocolate malt, coffee, & smoke; vanilla, cocoa, toffee, smoke, full-bodied, richly complex. 9% alc 660ml paper-wraped bottle $ TBA

Huisbrouwerij Sint Canarus Tripel- The original Belgian Tripel of Downtown GottemCity. I have no problem at all stating that this, as almost every beer from this importer, one of the best Belgian triples I have had. We are consistently blown away with the quality and the pure nature of these selections. Deep aged gold color, off-white head that doesn’t stop, balanced aroma of citrus and herbs; creamy, mango, grapefruit, balanced blend of citrus and spice, dry finish. 7.5% alc 11.2 fl oz $4.75

Bierbrouwerij Emelisse Zeeuws Bier (Double IPA)- Kamperland, Holland. There was a lot of hype about this beer. Well deserved hype I must say. From what we have been told the brew-master won the top prize in the world homebrewers competition, and for his victory is was placed at the helm of the Bierbrouwerij Grand-Café Emelisse. They make a huge array of classically styled beers in the their respective style. For weighing in at 11% alc, this IPA is by far the most balanced and aromatic I have ever tried. It would be interesting to see these contend with the likes of Bell’s Hopslam, Moylan’s Hopsickle etc as it has everthingthese beers offer, but with-out the teethshattering bitterness. Its brewed withpale & caramel malts, with generous amounts of Almarillo hops. You could smell this beer for days, and the palate is full and rich without being cloying. 11% alc $5.29

Brouwerij ‘t Gaverhopke Extra Quad- Harelbeke. West Flanders, Belgium. From ‘t Gaverhopke, a tiny brewpub in the equally small West Flanders town of Harelbeke, we bring you some extraordinary beers, until now unavailable anywhere outsidethe confines of the brewery – which opens to the public only on weekends. It is (or was) there and only there that the beer can be had. Allegedly. Truth be told the first time we tried them was years ago at Kulminator. But then Kulminator is known for having beers others don’t. The beers of ‘t Gaverhopke, however, weren’t on the official beer menu. Much like another fairly well known rare Belgian ale which can only be procured at its source, these beers had a separate card - a card whose weathered, laminated edge was poke-poking up enough just to draw our attention one fateful afternoon. (Even at a bar, beers like these must be searched for and discovered.) We ordered the blond and the 12. Minutes later, a life-altering experience. Who makes these beers? What are their names? Give them to me. Where are they? How can we get it? Well then we’ll start an import business so that we can get it. Murky reddish brown. Yeasty, estery, fruity aroma. hugely complex palate; sour-ish, caramel, dried fruit, vinous, red wine, striking balance the most balanced Quad to date. 12% alc

B. United International- To amass a list of the beers that we love from this importer we would have to build a new server.

Global Beer Network- Owned and operated by a man from Flanders, Belgium this importer has direct ties to some of the greatest and oldest  breweries in the Flanders.

Merchant du Vin- We have been drinking, and enjoying beers from this importer for over 15 years now, although their history dates back to 1978, one of the first importers to awaken the sleepy American beer palate. Merchant du Vin sets the strictest standards for the beers that bear their importing label. All Merchant du Vin beers are “authentic”—meaning they come from a historical and regional brewing tradition. The beer must be an outstanding representative of its style, and produced by a brewery of superb reputation - all MdV beers come from family- or abbey-owned breweries.

Wetten Importers- Representing some of the more traditional, old world breweries, this importers boasts one of the worlds top beers in their ranks.