By Beer Director Kevin Floyd

Kevin Floyd is the beer director, beertender, and co-owner at The Hay Merchant, Anvil, and Underbelly in Houston, TX. His craft beer program is one of the most prolific cask programs in the country. He frequently travels to Belgium on research trips visiting breweries and exploring the beer scene. In this second part of his tour, let Kevin be your expert beer guide around the city of Ghent.

Het Waterhuis | Photograph courtesy of Het Waterhuis — Het Waterhuis | Photograph courtesy of Het Waterhuis

Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant

“It’s right on one of the canals in Ghent and their house beer is called Klokke Roeland, which is a Belgian strong dark ale. You can find it in the US, but there is something special about drinking a Klokke Roeland at the Water House Tavern.

The tavern has a really nice little bar with a great beer menu and all kinds of different beers, as well as some pretty good wine. They also have a little patio.”

Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant
Groentenmarkt 9, 9000 Ghent
T: +32.9.225.06.80 | www.waterhuisaandebierkant.be

Brouwerij Van Steenberge | Photograph courtesy of Brouwerij Van Steenberge — Brouwerij Van Steenberge | Photograph courtesy of Brouwerij Van Steenberge

Van Steenberge Brewery

“They brew Gulden Draak and you can tour the brewery. It’s kind of the home of the beer, so there is a Golden Dragon on top of one of the towers in the center of Ghent.”

Lindenlaan 25, 9940 Ertvelde, Oost-Vlaanderen
T: +32.9.344.54.20 | www.vansteenberge.com