One of Belgium's great country/roadside cafes, 't Jagershof ("The Hunter's Lodge") will close for good this Sunday, September 6.
It's not due to a bad economy. No, the reason is that owners Martine and her husband are retiring after running their pub for many years. Their well-earned retirement is nevertheless a sad loss to beer lovers, especially those of us that enjoy Trappist brews.
My friend, Trappist beer lover Danny Van Tricht, first took me to the pub in 2005. I made two subsequent visits, in 2006 and 2008.
I wish there had been many more.
Jagershof, located in Waanrode in the Province of Flemish Brabant, opened in 1958.
Trappist beers became a specialty in the 1980's. You could often find the monk's table beers-Chimay Doree, Orval Green, and Westmalle Extra-here, if you asked.
Such brews were on a menu with 75+ beers.
Trappist cheeses were usually available as well.
't Jagershof was a great place to drink and enjoy the Belgian lifestyle. It will be missed.
If you are in Belgium, you have a last few days to get to this atmospheric cafe to enjoy a few Trappist brews. I wish I could be there.
More photos are here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/belgianbeerspecialist/sets/72157605560921599
