Take it slow on the heavy beers

It's normal to be excited at the prospect of finally getting to experience Belgium's renowned beer culture, but keep your cool before attempting to sample every Belgian brew available. The drinks that Belgians are most proud of, like as Westvleteren 12, Gulden Draak, and Rochefort 10, are typically between 7.5 and 10.5 percent alcohol.

So don't expect to follow in the footsteps of your seasoned Belgian drinking mates who can down three of these whoppers in a row without blinking without ending up in the gutter.

You'll get to consciously taste more of the tasty heavy brews if you take it easy on them. Belgium is one of the few countries where there is no legal requirement for a last call. If the environment is good, many bars will stay open all night. Without rushing, you'll have plenty of time to sample several of Belgium's finest without becoming a drunken mess.