We love beer! That’s got to be one of the best parts about the PNW, all the local variety. When we decided to become a international travel pub featuring mussels, we saw a great opportunity to showcase some of the world’s finest beers here to the Portland locals whom we knew would appreciate them. So the birth of our Belgium Beer menu was born. We have a wide variety of style in our menu, everything from Lambic to Saison to Sour to Tripel. One point that we’re particualry proud of is that we carry all 5 of the Belgian Trappist Beers available in the USA. For a beer to qualify for this category, the entire production process must be carried out by, or supervised by, Trappist monks on the site of the monastery. Only seven monasteries currently meet this qualification, six of which are in Belgium and one in the Netherlands. The current Trappist producers are Achel, Chimay, La Trappe (the Netherlands), Orval, Rochefort, Westmalle, and Westvleteren.

What’s a good Belgian beer without the proper glass? Virtually every Belgian beer has a branded glass. Beyond the basic shape of the glass (wide-mouth goblet, curvaceous tulip glass, tall pilsner, etc), each glass is imprinted with a logo or name. Rumor has it that the different basic shapes are designed to enhance the flavor and aroma of the particular beer, owing to the different paths that the bubbles travel up the sides of the glass.

BE WARNED.., if you want to use the glass at our pub, be prepared to give up a shoe for collateral in our famous shoe basket. Just ask your bartender and enjoy your Belgian Beer as much as we do.

World Class Belgian Beers

LIGHT & REFRESHING

SAISON DUPONT (6.5% ABV) – Coppery blond and thirst quenching with fine aromas of fruit and honey malt. A touch of hops. 11

WITKAP SINGLE (6% ABV) – Almost Champagne-like with green apple and white pepper aromas. Tastes of peach fuzz, apple juice and honey. 12

LEFFE BLONDE (6.6% ABV) – Banana, apple & sweet malt dominate this beer. Medium body with a light hoppy finish. 6

PALE YET STRONG

DUVEL (8.5% ABV) – Medium body & crisp bitter flavors balanced nicely by its sweetness. 8

DELIRIUM TREMENS (9% ABV) – Voted “Best Beer in the World”. Golden color, creamy & light head. Big body, rich mouth feel & long sweet aftertaste. 23 /750mL

KARMELIET TRIPEL (8.4% ABV) – A combination of wheat, barley and oats create a uniqe beer that’s light and creamy. Hints of spicy lemon, vanilla and citrus. 12

WESTMALLE TRIPLE (9.5% ABV) –Pale golden color, tasting of rock candy sugar, lemongrass, fruit and pepper. Classic Triple Trappist Ale. 13

ORVAL TRAPPIST (6.2% ABV) – Dating back tothe 12th century, this beer has an intensely aromatic, dry character. Cloudy golden color with a complex blend of hops & rich malts. 12

CIDER

WANDERING AENGUS BLOOM (7.2% ABV) Made with organically grown cider apples from Salem. Ripe fruit balanced with warm brown sugar, light floral & citrus notes. Refreshing and complex. 9

DARK AND SATISFYING

CHIMAY GRAN RESERVA (9% ABV) – Quadrupel Ale tasting of raisins, figs and port wine. Bitter yet smooth, dry and caramely mouthfeel. 11

ST MARTIN DUBBEL (8% ABV) – A delicious dark beer tasting of spicy malt, licorice, caramel and dried dark fruits. Light hop finish. 13

ST BERNARDUS ABT 12 (10%) A deep brown beer, both sweet and spicy, warming and well balanced. Tastes of toast and dates. 21/750mL

OMMEGANG ABBEY DUBBEL (8.5%) Flavors of licorice, honey, toffee and cloves. Hints of spiced fruit, cherry and fig notes on the tongue. 18/750mL

SOURS AND LAMBICS

RODENBACH (5.2% ABV) – Wet oak aroma, tart but sweet, with grape and berry on the nose. A great starter sour with some delecate red wine properties. 10

DUCHESSE DE BOURGOGNE (6.2% ABV) – Reddish, deep brown classic sour beer. Smell is tart and sweetly fruity, with flavors of mulled cherries and vinegar. 10

KRIEKENBIER (6.8% ABV) – Flavors of sour cherry, apple cider and vinous fruits. Sour and bitter with a slight malt and oaky tannins. 22/750mL

LINDEMANS PECHE (4% ABV) – Magnificent aroma, delicate palate of peach tart with undertones of fruity acidity; mimosa-like quality. Great Brunch Beer! 14