There are two things that most dads, for some reason, just love: explaining how things work… and giving advice, even when nobody’s asked for it. And to be honest, that’s exactly why I suddenly realized that a brewery & distillery is almost the perfect place for Father’s Day. Because as soon as the conversation turns to how whisky is made, why one spirit tastes smoother than another, or what actually happens during the distilling process suddenly every father has an opinion. W

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

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

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

There are so many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day; if you are in Brussels and wondering what to do to mark the occasion, then we’ve got something for you… a Mario Kart Championship ! If you’re looking to do some Irish dancing all night long, then this is not your jam. But if you want to drink some of the best beers and spirits in Brussels, and opt for a more original idea, then come join us for our Mario Kart Championship, St. Patty’s edition, on March 15th, 2025 ! Whet

Today is a very important day…a very important day indeed. In about one year, Tipsy Tribe will get to unveil their very first ever whiskey! The very first whiskey or whisky, or whiskaaaay, ever made in the Brussels region, entirely 100% made by us at the Brewstillery! The team’s so excited about it that they said “Hey, write a blog post!”, and I graciously declined… a few times… then accepted because, in the end, I’m a sucker for a chance to write, especially on a topic up

Experience, they say, is the best teacher, and gaining hands-on experience is one of the many ways to learn and be a part of any process. Visiting Tipsy Tribe Brewery and Distillery is perfect for university students who have curiosity regarding the art of brewing and distillation but also for students interested in entrepreneurship and business. Students visiting Tipsy Tribe Brewery and Distillery Our tours give the opportunity for exploring the detailed processes behind the

Trois membres de l’équipe beer.be sont venus visiter notre brasserie et distillerie ce lundi 10 février. Florence, la cofondatrice de Babine qui est un service de box découverte de bières belges, connaissait déjà très bien Tipsy Tribe. Les deux autres, Cédric et Jeremy, nous découvraient pour la première fois. Ce fut un plaisir de pouvoir échanger avec eux sur notre brasserie et distillerie, leur raconter notre histoire, faire goûter nos meilleures bières et spiritueux, leur

Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Distillery, known for producing the first whiskey made in Brussels, installed a new 500L distillation unit, enabling it to produce more spirits to keep up with the increasing demand. Running on solar power, this new distillation system allows the team to make more of its craft whiskey, gin, vodka and liqueurs for the drinking pleasure of the people of Brussels and beyond. New distilling unit to make more whiskey in Brussels! Tipsy Tribe Brewery & Dis

Surviving Dry January and Tournée Minérale in February is not a piece of cake, especially if you love drinking and work in a craft brewery and distillery... But having done dry January for the past few years, I've learned to love this time of the year. Here are some ways you can make the most out of this month of no alcohol : Hop Water by Tipsy Tribe A New Years resolution that is successful - abstaining from drinking for one month is one of those New Year's resolutions that

Aylin posing for a kicho tshirt photoshoot Well shiiiiiiiittt, let's just say 2024 was, without a doubt, our best but also most brutal year ever (yet?) at Tipsy Tribe. On the one hand, we've been brewing and distilling ‘round the clock to try to keep up with demand. We were so happy to see the love blossom for Tipsy Tribe from so many people, both locally in Koekelberg and all over the world. We created a fully functional tap room, hosted our first events on site (Mario Ka