The first of the 24 breweries I visited in Belgium in May and June was the incomparable Rodenbach.
Rodenbach is a complex of many old historic buildings, such as a malting kiln from 1864 and a several stories tall brewery of the same age. There are also impressive new things, including a brewhouse from 2001 and a great visitor's center.
It's a world class place, and one of Belgium's national treasures.
I have a 1600 word article on the brewery coming out in the August issue of Celebrator Beer News.
Photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/belgianbeerspecialist/sets/72157605532799978/
Latis Imports has just secured the USA import rights for the Rodenbach family of beers. It will be great to have these beers easily available again here!
