Next time you raise a glass of Belgian beer, rest assured: it’s a cultural experience. Unesco is adding the drink to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Belgian beer is known throughout the world for its wide array of tastes, from extremely sour to bitter, and is brewed in numerous cities, towns and villages across the west European nation of 11 million people. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Bottles of Belgian beer on display in a shop in Brussels. “We love our beer and appreciate the endless diversity within it, something that can’t be equalled anywhere else in the world,” Gatz said.

Source: The Guardian November 30, 2016 13:47 UTC