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| Belgium offers so many varieties of chocolate in abundance that it could easily be described as nation of chocolate. Godiva, a brand well known even in Japan and Galler, the historic brand designated by the Belgian royal family, hail from Belgium. Relatively inexpensive and well-known brands of chocolate make for great souvenirs. Belgian chocolates use cocoa beans and sugar of good quality and feature a velvety and smooth melting texture due to their distinctively fine crushing of cocoa beans. |
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Highly recommended for chocolate lovers, this museum is located in Sint-Jansplein, about 100 km away and a 1-hr train ride from Brussels. One step inside the museum and you∏ll be surrounded by a sweet world of chocolate. Documents, pictures and the history of chocolate are on display, with sample tastings of velvety and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate for blissful moments all around. The museum also has cacao trees inside and chocolate manufacturing tours are available for children to enjoy. Eat, watch and enjoy to your heart∏s content in this delicious museum.
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| Address |
7b, St. Jansstraat, 8000 Brugge |
Closed |
1/1、12/24,25,30,31 |
| Hours |
10¨00 - 17¨00 |
Admission |
5 euros (general), 12 euros (families) |
| TEL |
02-2180220 |
URL |
http://www.choco-story.be/ |
Belgium is the home of waffles, the baked goods well known in Japan. The city features plenty of great waffle shops for you to easily find your favorite. With a plethora of street based waffle vendors, exploring the city while sampling the food is also recommended.
Two types of waffles are available - Liege waffles and Brussels or Belgian waffles. What are referred to in Japan as ∪Belgian waffles∩ are in actuality Liege waffles, which are crispier, served in a round shape, contain coarse-textured sugar and are moderately sweet. Brussels waffles refer to waffles that are soft and only lightly sugared. Topped with whipped cream, ice cream, syrups, chocolate and more, they∏re out of this world.
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| For those having difficulty in deciding on a waffle shop, Dandoy, established in 1829, is recommended with both the headquarters and branches located in central Brussels. Not conspicuous but highly regarded by the true connoisseur. Serves as a decent starting point to explore the world of waffles. |
In Belgium, beer is the drink of choice during meals. With the world∏s largest per capita production of beer, Belgium currently boasts nearly 800 kinds of beer. Not limited to drinking, but used for cooking as well, it has a range of uses both amazing and eclectic, and different types of drinking glasses are appropriated for each brand to pursue optimum flavor.
Since the taste varies depending on the ingredients and brewing method, one can explore his or her favorite beer. The Belgian way is that beer with a high alcohol content should be consumed at a temperature of between 7 to 15☆. Limited edition beers available only during the Christmas season are also recommended. |
| Lambic |
Prepared through spontaneous fermentation by wild yeasts and bacteria native to the region and features a slightly sour noteˇˇˇ(Lindemans, Cantillon, Boon, etc.) |
| Trappist |
Ales hand-brewed in a Trappist monastery. Features high alcohol content and a rich robust taste. |
| Faro |
Naturally-brewed low-alcohol, slightly sweet and light table beer. Typical in Brussels. |
| Pils |
Bottom-fermented and noted for its light, golden-color and smooth taste. The same method widely used and the taste popular in Japan. (Maes, Jupiler, Stella Artois, etc.) |
| Kriek |
Refermented lambic beer with sour cherries, etc. Features a fruit flavor without sweetness. |
| Abbaye |
Brewed by commercial brewers with their names merely licensed by abbeys. Features high alcohol content by being refermented in the bottle |
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| For beer lovers to drink, enjoy and learn in Belgium, the kingdom of beer. |
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| Address |
710, Grand-Place - 1000 Bruxelles |
| Hours |
10:00 - 17:00 from April to November
12:00 - 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays from December to March |
| Telephone |
02-5114987 |
| Closed |
1/1、12/24,25,30,31 |
| Admission |
2.48 euros. Groups of 20 or more / 1.86 euros |
| URL |
http://www.beerparadise.be |
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