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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Many Congratulations to the fantastic @petersgatetap.bsky.social on their 10th Anniversary of opening. A superb pub. We celebrated in style as you might expect.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Inevitably we ended up back in the Beacon with Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Inevitably we ended up back in the Beacon with Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We have meandered around Sedgely next pub of note is the Mount Pleasant AKA The Stump. Fantastic pub with 10 interesting cask ales from independent breweries.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Trip down South to Sedgley today. First stop the Beacon Hotel, the home of the famous Sarah Hughes Dark Mild. Superb pub. Their Cheese & Black Pudding cob pairs perfectly with the Dark Mild.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What a fantastic beer this is. A bitter strong Triple with sour cherries. Hugely complex. Flemish Red vibes. So many flavours going on. Superb with aged Cheddar cheese.

De Dolle Dulle Teve Kriek bottle and beer in De Dolle Oerbier glass

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Latest fantastic trip to Belgium ended in usual classy style at Poechenellekelder.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Manneken-Pis celebrating Costa Rica today.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Excellent draft Dupont Moinette Blond at Les Brasseurs tonight. So good I had to have another one.

Pump clip of Moinette Blond and Branded Dupont glass with beer.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Another great day in Cantillon with friends.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A great beer in a great bar. To all of you still out there.....Cheers 🍻

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Another excellent evening at Nüetnigenough pairing beers and food. Great friendly service as usual.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Grote Dorst, Eizeringen. A truly special place. Superb lambics of many ages. Love comparing the lambics on the board. Lovely friendly relaxed atmosphere. You will always feel welcome here. Good to see it is still dominated by locals. Unique place. Every visit memorable.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Food and beer at Cambrinus, Brugge was excellent as normal. Fantastic Fish Stew.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Well Brugs Bierfestival 2016 was good fun

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is where I will be later on today.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Great selection of beers at 't Brugs Beertje tonight. Good to see La Rulles producing 33cl bottles.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"t Brugs Beertje, Brugge. Fantastic place of course. Always love coming here. First beer is the excellent La Rulles Estivale.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

De Garre, Brugge. Always worth a visit. Nice place. Very quiet today.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Café Vlissinghe, Brugge. Nice old café.

Interior of café showing fireplace and bar arra

Interior of cafe with old pictures and photos on walls

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Beer Lovers Bar, Antwerp. Worth a stop on the way back to the station.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Station 1280, Antwerp. Craft Beer Bar. Good selection of localish beers and lambics.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

't Waagstuk, Antwerp. Good to see this very pleasant beer café open again. Not the most exciting of beer lists but nice vibes and friendly.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Dr. Beer, Antwerp. Nice bar with interesting beer selection. I chose Valentinus from the excellent Hop Hemel brewery in Hasselt. Very good beer.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Next stop in Antwerp was for a compulsory draft Bons Voeux at De Ware Jacob.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Café Pardaf, Antwerp. Modern Craft Beer bar with huge list of beers including hundreds of lambics. I eventually choose from the list of over 50 Cantillon beers.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Second stop in Antwerp is 't Paters Vaetje. Lovely café always like to visit here.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

First stop is the wonderful Oud Arsenaal. Love this bar.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

De Dolle Brouwers night at Nüetnigenough tonight. Country Paté and Amrone BA Oerbier Reserva 2024 . Plus Amarone BA Dulle Teve Reserva 2024 and rare cooked Horse Filet. All fantastic.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I love the unique atmosphere of the wonderful La Fleur en Papier Doré. The Stouterik is always good here.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Excellent seafood meal and beers at (H)eerlijk, Ostend tonight.

Westvleteren Blond in branded glass and bottle

Scampi in garlic tomato sauce and salad with House Blond from Circus Brewery.

Fish Boil and Oud Beersel 135 Vandervelderen Geuze

Beer infused ice cream (Triple, Kriek and Quad) with Westleteren 12 in glass and bottle

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Great day at Grote Dorst drinking Lambic and old Geuze. Perfect hot sunny weather for it.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Excellent meal in Nüetnigenough tonight.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Enjoyable afternoon at the 3 Fonteinen Open Beer Day today. Some excellent beers sampled. Great to see so many friends from all over the world.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We made a good start at Cantillon today.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Despite very poor weather we had a very good time at the 3 Fonteinen Open Beer Day today with lots of interesting special bottles shared.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Fondamental Bar, Liege. Disappointing beer list compared to before. Note they say they only open when they feel like it. Weird.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Brasserie {C}, Liege. House beers on tap. Good stop.Good food too.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

L'Atelier Bieres, Liege. A bar with bottle sales. Impressive list of c200 classy beers. Still sampling local beers. Peak Triple is a nice Blond/Triple cross, Elfique Triple Brune is a lovely chocolate malty Stout and Curtis's {C} Black a nice smooth Stout. Great place.

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daveratkins.bsky.social @daveratkins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Vaudrée 2, Liege. Excellent Carbonnade made with their Rodenbach like Brune which I sampled from tap with the meal. Also local Peak Beers IPA - more a fruity Blonde than an IPA and lacking carbonation.