Top brew

Belgians are increasingly drinking speciality beers and not only in cafés, according to a new study by the Beer & Society Information Centre. Pils remains the favourite beer with 38.4 respondents placing it top of their list, compared to 52% in a 2005 study. Abbey, strong blond, trappist and regional beers have all risen in popularity. The national brew is now increasingly consumed in restaurants, homes and family occasions. But consumption remains moderate: 78% drink less than one unit a day and only 3.6% more than three units a day.