PLEASANT INTRODUCTION: Several Southern California breweries turn out ravishing beers inspired by the unique beverages of Belgium. But why not sample the originals? There are two common objections: 1.

SINCE PIERRE CELIS started brewing a spiced, wheat beer called “wit,” in his native Hoegaarden, Belgium in 1966, his revival of this ancient Flanders style has spread around the world. Most American ...

It’s not really white. And it’s not necessarily Belgian. But Belgian white beer–witbier in Flemish, bire blanche in French–is undeniably flavorful and refreshing. Virtually absent from American store ...