A guide to craft beer in Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp is the center of the Belgian diamond industry, the country’s largest port and the capital of the province of the same name.

As far as landmarks go there’s the Central Station, Rubenshuis and the Cathedral of Our Lady among other things you can just discover by walking around.

Is there craft beer? Of course there is, it’s Belgium! This country has a history full of beer and there are good craft beer bars and bottle shops around Antwerp.

A good view at the DEYA mural at Station 1280

Station 1280

A bar called Station 1280 that isn't even located near a train station of any kind. What's the story behind that? For that you'd have to ask the owner of such an establishment, wouldn't you? Well, owners in this case. The owners of this bar that specializes in craft beer and natural wines are a couple, a married couple called Richard and Chantal. I spoke to both of them to see what lead them to own this bar.Read more…