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Hops and beer

The pride of Poperinge
Green hop cones are transformed into a tasty blond brew. A refreshing beer with a characteristic aroma and taste.

Over 1,300 volunteers pay tribute to the hops during the triennial Beer & Hops Festival. Because since the Middle Ages, the commodity has been central in Poperinge.

Today, no fewer than 17 hop growers in this region dedicate themselves to maintaining their 144 hectares of hop fields with passion.

Poperinge is synonymous with hops. And whoever says hops, says beer. Which beers and how many you will discover in the hop museum or on one of the hop farms. You will learn all about the history, the picking and the processing. Worth a visit!

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Hop museum

The Hop Museum is the ideal starting point for your journey of discovery through the world of hops and beer in the Westhoek region.

Hop farms

Come to Poperinge and you’ll see large and characteristic hop fields all around. No less than 144 hectares in fact, all cared for by 17 hop farmers from Poperinge. Did you know that you can actually visit several of these hop farms?

Hop shoots

Poperinge is a town for real foodies. It’s the home of the edible gold: the hop shoot — a vegetable that makes many a person salivate.
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