3 Best Sights in Brussels, Belgium

As much a love letter to Belgian beer culture as a museum. It was started by one person donating 300 (empty) bottles of Belgian beer, then volunteers sought out all kinds of brewing paraphernalia. Now it has over 2,500 bottles and some 5,000-plus glasses, as well as endless signs, logos, bits of brewing equipment, and relics of breweries long since departed. It's only open two days a week (Wednesday and Saturday), and tickets include a tasting of Schaerbeekoise and Eizelskop beers. 

Few realize "Stella," the pilsner of choice among European soccer fans, is even Belgian, but it traces its Leuven roots back to 1726. These days, it's part of the massive AB InBev company, which owns everything from Budweiser to Leffe. As you'd expect, the brewery is highly automated, making for an interesting gear change to the usual small brewers most beer tours frequent. Two-hour tours and tastings for individuals are held on Saturday from 3 pm (in English), with online booking in advance advised if you want to get a slot.