When people search for things to do in Brussels, they’ll usually end up around Grand Place and the historic centre. If you’d rather go somewhere more local and authentic, that still has plenty of places to visit, you should check out Brussels North.  From iconic landmarks to beautiful parks, chocolate museums, craft breweries and distilleries, Brussels North has a lot to offer, whether you’re visiting just for the weekend or living here and looking for something different.  H

Many people don't realize how much water matters in craft beer and distilling in Brussels. For most, water is just an ingredient used to make beer or distilled spirits.   For us at Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery, water is more of an art.   The role of water in beers and spirits For each beer and spirit we produce, we use reverse osmosis water as a blank canvas, which we promptly "rebuild" depending on what we're making. A lager? We recreate the soft water profiles of Czechi

I get the question all the time, why create whisky in Brussels? Belgium is known for breweries and some of the best beer, so why whisky? It seems so out of place… contrary to the flow of things… Well… that’s exactly why we became a Brussels distillery… Why we decided to become a craft Brussels distillery When we started this project we didn’t want to be just another craft brewery, or gods forbid another shitty contract brewery posing as a real brewery. We also needed somethin

This may sound strange, especially since I work at a brewery and distillery in Brussels and drink beer regularly, but I’ve never actually been to a beer festival in Belgium or elsewhere. I’ve always talked about going to one with my friends but we’ve never had the chance to. That’s finally changing because the Tipsy Tribe is going to be a guest at Ostara craft beer fest, to be pouring beer amongst some of the best Belgian breweries. Learning About Beer (Without Pretending I K

Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Brussels doesn’t have to be all candlelight dinners and clichés. Discover a unique local experience with craft beer and chocolate in 2026. I've been here in Brussels for about four months now, and I'm still amazed at how surprising this city can be. A side from Belgian chocolate and beer, yesterday I was walking through the city centre on my way to work and I stopped to think that Valentine’s Day Ideas in Brussels can be very intriguing… especiall

Tips and tricks on how to succeed this dry January, a month with no alcohol

What up party people - the marketing teams letting me write again, this time about wrapping up an amazing year in our humble brewery and distillery! They’re gonna regret that decision.   Nah, just playing. I’m about to spit some fire your way about all the fun things we did this year and what’s going on for next year! First off 2025… Oh boy oh boy… we started off hard, was looking grim with bills coming in left and right, but luckily, we make some pretty good stuff so we were

Christmas is approaching and people in Brussels are looking for the perfect gift idea to bring a smile to someone's face, often looking for original ideas that are cool, ethically responsible and ecological. One of the best places to find such gifts are real micro breweries and distilleries (not to be confused with brands that don’t actually produce their own beers or spirits).  And at Tipsy Tribe, you have quite a few options. Here’s some awesome ideas you can propose for yo

Fresh off the back of Bière à Lille (BAL) festival we share our experience in our very first international beer festival as a micro brewery in Brussels, Belgium.

As a long-time expat in Brussels (nearly 25 years!), I systematically forget about ‘America-only’ holidays like Presidents’ Day, Columbus Day etc – EXCEPT for the last Thursday in November which is American Thanksgiving, otherwise known as Turkey-day, and forever ingrained in my memories of childhood growing up in California. As the name implies, the theme of the Thanksgiving holiday generally revolves around coming together and giving thanks, with the centerpiece of most cel

When I moved to Brussels a few months ago as an Erasmus student, one of the first things that I found fascinating was the beer culture in Belgium. It’s not just a drink, it’s part of their everyday life, something people take time to enjoy and understand. Little by little, I started learning how to really taste it. First, you look at the color, the foam, the way the light hits the glass. Every detail says something about what’s to come. Then you smell hops, malt, fruit, mayb

Brewery cats have been an indispensable part of beer culture for many centuries. Now, Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery in Brussels has a new cat joining the team!

Belgium is well known for some of the best beer in the world, but not everyone is aware that Brussels — specifically the Koekelberg neighborhood — is the cradle of modern distilling. (For those who don’t know, brewery is where you make beer, and distillery is the place where you produce spirits like gin, vodka, whisky etc.)  A shot of Vivre, Brussels Craft Vodka by Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery Koekelberg is the neighborhood on the North-West of Brussels mostly famous for

This blog is written by Elliott from abroaden who shares his observations about the similarities of making beers and spirits and the world of tech startups. Back in June of 2022, I had a chance to drop by Tipsy Tribe as Dan and Aylin were putting the final touches on what was to become Brussels first (and best) Brewstillery . They had invited me to come check out the venue and graciously get some work on my fintech-related projects before heading off to some meetings in town

Working in a Belgian brewery and distillery means also discovering the fascinating world of  beer cocktails as described in this part of our tipsy beer chronicles! 

I never thought I'd be a gin girl but here I am, deep into my 30s and writing a blog about my new found love for this magical drink. Maybe it's because I've bid farewell to my era of drinking cheap alcohol, or maybe because I'm no longer in university and now have friends who can afford the top shelf bottles. Either way, high quality gin has been one of my favorite spirits in recent years. Be it a classic G&T or a basil smash, a refreshing summer cocktail or a cozy winter ape

Making the first whisk(e)y in Brussels was a monumental achievement for Tipsy Tribe; we planned and planned, developed recipes and shot for the moon. With our tiny little 50L pot still we handcrafted whiskey (or whisky or white dog or whatever u want to call it) and then asked ourselves an important question: what the hell did we just make?... it's corn and rye mixed with Belgian pale malt... is it a bourbon?...nah it's not, even though it kinda is.. In truth we can't call it

Today is Earth Day, a day dedicated to reflecting, educating, and exploring ways to protect the environment. Today more than ever, it is important for businesses to take accountability and actively work on reducing their carbon footprint, it’s one of the reasons why I decided to join Tipsy Tribe. When looking for a company for my end-of-studies internship, it was important for me to choose one that placed sustainability as one of their main values.  Solar panels on the roof o

One of my favorite types of events at Tipsy Tribe are stag dos – aka bachelor parties (shout out to bachelorette / hen dos who are also awesome but don't frequent us as much as the guys... so for this blog I'm going to specifically write about the boys.)    Unlike the ladies, who often make the bride-to-be look like a princess (stash, tiaras etc), guys tend to make the future groom wear hilarious outfits to embarrass him. Right from the mood is light, fun and positive. And no

You might have heard about Brussels’s one and only Brewery and Distillery, house of the first-ever whiskey made in town, etc. But Tipsy Tribe is so much more! It’s a place where people come to spend a great time with their friends and make memories they’ll never forget.  Now, what’s a better way to spend your evening than joining us for a Pub Quiz ? The Megamind behind the idea of doing trivia nights at Tipsy Tribe was our head brewer-distiller - Daniel (must have been to a l