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

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

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

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

Tipsy Tribe’s been officially recognized by Belgium’s Federal Committee of Artisans as a True Craft brewery and distillery! Certified Brussels craft brewery and distillery! We’re super pumped by this as it showcases one of the biggest things we are most proud of here at Tipsy Tribe . When I first started brewing, there were no real breweries near me that had the stuff I was looking for. With the help of my wonderful wife and business partner Aylin we chose to take the hard ro