Did you know that Leuven has a very rich history when it comes to beer. I’m sure you have heard of Stella Artois, but what about some of the local breweries located in the area? With the Beer Adventure ticket from Visit Leuven you can enjoy some of the highlights by bike or by foot!
In September 2024, the IHL enjoyed the beer adventure by foot. We tasted some delicious local beers, walked past some historic places in Leuven and ended downtown with one last tasting and local sausage and cheese. It was the perfect outing!
Do you want to take your friends or family on a similar outing? Keep reading to get all the info!
Beer adventure by foot
Our group met at one of the local Leuven breweries, “De Coureur”. We enjoyed a flight of 4 beers, poured by the brewers themselves and got an explanation of their brewing process. It was really nice to taste a variety of flavors in the flight. From their staple beers to some specialty season beers!
Then came the walking portion of our outing. We walked through Kessel-Lo, past beautiful street art and of course the modern day Stella brewery. Just across the canal from the current Stella, we admired the old Stella factory with some of the buildings still intact!
After strolling through the small beguinage, we walked through a few shopping streets downtown to end at Hops ‘N More. We sat down on their little terras to enjoy the sun, one more pour and some snacks. We were able to choose the tasting of our choice, and there were lots of great brews to choose from.
The route and tickets
When you take your friends and family on the walk you can choose the locations you want to pass on your walk to curate the perfect route. You can check out the route and downloadable walking route via the links below.
The beer adventure by foot costs 18€ per person. The ticket will cover a flight of 4 beers at de Coureur and 1 tasting and some local sausage at Hops 'N More. You can purchase the tickets on Visit Leuven’s website, linked below.
Discover the route: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=18oecdjK6mZBKKC527ebp4wGUVvPAsps&ll=50.884182472979816%2C4.71297499999999&z=12
Download the walking brochure: https://www.visitleuven.be/sites/visitleuven.be/files/documents/2024-04/Leuven%20Beer%20Adventure%20%E2%80%A2%20Walking%20Route.pdf
More info
You can also do a similar tour by bike to explore some breweries a bit outside of town. Read all about the bike route and the breweries you can visit on the website of Visit Leuven.
Not only is the beer adventure fun to do alone, but it is a great way to share the local beer scene with visiting friends and family! All in all we highly recommend it!