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Limburg has a brewing tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. Abbeys like Herkenrode and the famous Trappist Abbey of Achel were the first brewers in the region, and their influence is still felt in the rich, complex beers brewed here today. Castle...

Did you know that Hasselt is officially recognized as the world capital of jenever? This title didn't come out of nowhere. Jenever has been distilled in Hasselt since the 16th century, and at its peak in the 19th century, the city boasted no fewer th...

In the heart of Haspengouw, where orchards paint the landscape, an artisanal tradition has been preserved for over 180 years: the making of fruit syrup. Limburg syrup is not just any sweet spread – it's the result of hours of patient cooking of local...

More and more people want to know where their products come from, and with good reason. In recent years, too many strange stories have emerged about the food industry or the well-known sweatshops abroad. The pursuit of profit often proves more import...

Limburg has a large number of quality wines and this is evident from their popularity. Did you know that people from Belgium and abroad come specifically to Limburg to discover it for themselves? Most estates therefore offer tastings and are also loc...

The Earl's Castle is one of Lekker Limburgs' most exclusive gift baskets. At the end of 2014, the richly filled basket was assembled for the first time – it immediately generated a lot of interest! We therefore decided to include it in our list of st...

Professor Ghislain Houben, whose wines were previously voted "Belgium's Best," has this time created 3 ice wines. The first Belgian ones, in fact. The Professor took his idea from Canada and applied it in Limburg, in Haspengouw. Ice wine is a sweet d...

It was Saturday, November 21, 2015, when Peter unexpectedly received a phone call from none other than Prince Laurent. The story goes as follows... On King's Day, Lekker Limburgs has been representing the Limburg province for several years. During th...

The Sint-Gummarus Tripel isn't just any beer – it's the very first Limburg Tripel and a true brainchild of brewer Peter. With an alcohol percentage of 8.3%, it's a 100% high fermentation malt beer that put Limburg's brewing tradition on the map. The ...