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Taste of Belgium – Cincinnati, Ohio
DRINKS - The Banks
Cocktails
MANNEKEN MANHATTAN
14.00
Maker’s Mark, Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Vermouth, simple syrup, Tiki bitters
DROP OF SUNSHINE
11.00
Our twist on a lemon drop with with house Limoncello
ESPRESSO MARTINI
13.00
Just like Taste of Belgium, enjoy it any time of day!
QUEEN CITY-RITA
11.00
Tequila, guava, agave, orange liquer, lime juice
APEROL SPRITZ
10.00
Aperol, sparkling, soda water
SUMMER VIBES
9.00
House-infused berry rum, mango, pineapple, oj
ACER-CHAI
10.00
Chai Latte spiked with house-infused maple bourbon
KNIGHT’S RESERVE
12.00
Woodford Reserve, vanilla, brown sugar syrup, bitters
BELGIAN MULE
10.00
Genever, lime juice, ginger beer
WALK IN THE GARDEN
12.00
Empress Indigo Gin, lavender, lemon
Mocktails
LOVE BUG
7.00
Cranberry/rosemary-infused syrup, lemonade, soda water
WILDEST DREAMS
7.00
Lavender, lemonade
BEACH VIBES
7.00
Mango, pineapple juice, orange juice, sprite
Beers - crisp
BAPTIST WITBIER
8.00
Wit 5% ABV. Looking for a beer to bless your day? This one’s a saint! Bright, citrusy, and as refreshing as an afternoon nap. Hallelujah!
LA CHOUFFE
9.00
Belgian Golden Strong Ale 8% ABV. You’ll feel like a garden gnome on an adventure. Refreshingly light and hoppy with just the right amount of mischief.
Bavik Super Pils
7.50
Wit 5% ABV. Crisp, clean, and perfect for pilsner purists. The beer you didn’t know you needed until it’s all you can think about.
Esoteric Kallima
7.50
Coffee Cream Ale 4.5% ABV. Chrysalis infused with a roasted La Terza Coffee blend provides a tantalizing twist to this cream ale. Contains Lactose
DOWNEAST CIDER
8.00
Cider 5.1% ABV. Juicy and sweet. Tastes and smells just like farm fresh cider. Intensely flavorful, remarkably drinkable. Ask your server what seasonal flavor of this unfiltered hard cider we are serving up!
VAL DIEU 800
9.00
Belgian Blonde Ale 5.5% ABV. 800 years of brewing? This beer has seen some things. Sip it slow, and let history unfold with every caramel drenched drop.
Beers - Fruit
Patio Crusher
7.50
Sonder Brewing; Mason, OH. Fruit Beer 4% ABV. Brewed exclusively by Sonder for Taste of Belgium, Patio Crusher is a light-bodied, refreshingly tart beer. Ideal for outdoor gatherings, this beer is uniquely served on ice. Featuring a lively mix of raspberry, cherry, strawberry, orange, tangerine, lemon, and cranberry. The sweetness of honey malt complements the robust fruit flavors. For those looking to kick it up a notch, a shot of vodka, rum, gin, tequila or genever can be added for an extra Belgian flair
Beers - Hops
Taste of Belgium IPA
9.00
Belgian IPA 5.9% ABV. Exclusive to Taste of Belgium, crush it and smile. This IPA is refreshing and easily drinkable with a smooth, fruity, creamy taste and a spicy hop finish that is never overpowering.
3 FLOYDS ZOMBIE DUST
7.50
3 Floyds Brewing; Munster, IN. Pale Ale 6.5% ABV. Ever wonder what it’s like to drink a zombie? This pale ale is loaded with hops and will raise your spirits from the dead.
GRAINWORKS BRRR
7.00
Cold IPA 6.5% ABV. In honor of our fresh Cincy sports icon Joe Burrow, this Cold IPA brings the intensity while keeping the malt flavor clean and subdued. It’s purposeflly powerful and confidently chill.
9.00
Belgian Blonde Ale 6.6% ABV. Don’t worry, it’s not possessed, unless you count the spell it casts on your taste buds. Light, fruity, and devilishly good.
RHINEGEIST TRUTH
7.50
Cincinnati, OH. IPA 7.2% ABV. The truth may hurt, but this crisp, hoppy IPA goes down so smooth you won’t mind at all. Prepare for a citrus punch right in the taste buds.
Sonder You Betcha!
7.50
Mason. OH. IPA 6.5% ABV. Betcha can’t drink just one! This citrusy, hazy IPA is so refreshing, you’ll be calling it your new best friend by the end of the pint.
TASTE OF BELGIUM TRIPEL
10.00
Tripel IPA 7.5% ABV. Exclusive to Taste of Belgium, made with unique yeast and hops varieties, the primary taste is fruity & floral with flavors of citrus, coriander, clove, & grapefruit.
Beers - Malt / Rich
CHIMAY GRAND RESERVE (Blue)
11.00
Belgian Strong Dark Ale 9% ABV. Big, bold, and packing enough complexity to make your head spin in the best way possible.
MCCHOUFFE
9.00
Belgian Dark Ale 8% ABV. Like La Chouffe’s older, bolder sibling. Full of malty goodness and a little attitude.
CHIMAY PREMIERE (Red)
11.00
Dubel 7% ABV. Rich, malty, and ready to wrap you in a cozy beer blanket. Who needs a fireplace when you’ve got Chimay Red?
N’ICE CHOUFFE
10.00
Belgian Dark Strong Ale 10% ABV. Christmas in a glass. Spices, caramel, and enough warmth to keep you cozy on the longest winter night.
DELIRIUM NOEL
10.00
Belgian Strong Dark Ale 10% ABV. Chestnut amber in color with scents of caramel malt, fruit, spices and the sweetness of the alcohol. Christmas time, Christmas beer.
SAM ADAMS OKTOBERFEST
7.50
Märzen 5.3% ABV. Grab your lederhosen! This malty Märzen is like a Bavarian festival in a glass. Prost!
FOUNDER’S BREAKFAST STOUT
10.00
Stout 10.5% ABV. Breakfast in a glass. Coffee, chocolate, and oats. Skip the pancakes, this is all you need to start the day off right (or end it).
ST. BERNARDUS ABT 12
12.00
Quad 10% ABV. Dark and complex, like the beer version of a long novel you can’t put down. Pour one and get lost in its rich, velvety depths.
GREAT LAKES CHRISTMAS ALE
8.00
Winter Warmer 8.3% ABV. The only thing that could make Christmas better is this spiced ale, packed with cinnamon, ginger, and holiday cheer in every sip.
VALIANT
7.50
American Amber Ale 4.7% ABV. A tribute to our heroes and a celebration of strength and resilience. Brewed with purpose, this light amber to copper-hued beer features a rich, malt-forward profile that’s both smooth and satisfying. Enjoy the comforting notes of toffee, caramel, and freshly baked bread, brought to life by a meticulous blend of crystal and caramel malts, balanced with American hops.
GULDEN DRAKK
9.00
Belgian Strong Dark Ale 10.5% ABV. One of the world’s best beers. It is a dark tripel withh notes of caramel, roasted malt and coffee makes it unique.
VAL DIEU GRAND CRU
11.00
Quadrupel 10.5% ABV. Bold, dark, and complex, Val Dieu Grand Cru is like sipping on a history lesson with a side of dark chocolate.
KWAK
12.00
Belgian Amber Ale 8.4% ABV. Pour it into the cool glass and watch that big ol’ bulbous head appear. This is the grand-daddy of beers with a caramel kick and a cheeky wink.
WEST SIDE HELLES
8.00
Cincinnati, OH. Helles 5.4% ABV. A classic pale lager from Southern Germany
Beers - TART / SOUR
CHERRY CHOUFFE
9.50
Fruit 8% ABV. It’s a cherry bomb of flavor! Like a fun summer fling, sweet, tart, and gone before you know it.
PETRUS SOUR FRAMBOISE
9.00
Foderbeer 7.3% ABV. Sour Framboise by Petrus is a blend of the famous Petrus Aged Pale sour ( a 100% foederbeer that is aged 24 months in foeders) and fresh raspberries.
DELIRIUM RED
10.00
Mixed-Fermentation Sour 8% ABV. Like a sweet little dessert in a glass. Fruity, creamy, and with just enough tartness to keep things interesting.
RODENBACH
8.00
Flanders Red Ale 5.2% ABV. The return of a legendary beer! Matured for two years in oak casks, addition of sour cherries creates sharp, sweet & sour flavors. Add Grenadine to drink it like they do in Belgium!
DOGFISH HEAD CITRUS SQUALL
8.00
Golden Ale. A hurricane of flavor, citrus, salt, and a hint of tequila. Hold onto your hat, this is one wild ride!
URBAN ARTIFACT GADGET
8.00
Fruited Sour 8% ABV. The original Midwest Fruit Tart with blackberries, raspberries, and a
touch of vanilla bean.
DUCHESSE RED
10.00
Mixed-Fermentation Sour 7% ABV. Like a sour candy in a glass, this ruby red beauty will make your mouth pucker and then leave you craving more. Tastes like royalty, but won’t judge your peasant snacks.
Beers - YEAST / SPICE
10.00
Belgian Strong Pale Ale 8.5% ABV. This one’s got all the charm and danger of a pink elephant. Smooth, spicy, and deceptively strong. Watch your step!
9.00
Belgian Golden Strong Ale 6.6% ABV. Born to fuel champions. Light, crisp, and ready to hit the road with you. Who needs energy drinks?
Averbode
10.00
Belgian Blonde Ale 7.5% ABV. A multitasking abbey beer. Light, fruity, and brewed with a side of divine intervention.
10.00
Belgian Pale Ale 4.8% ABV. The perfect beer for that golden hour. Light, crisp, and just a bit fruity. Like a Belgian summer in a glass.
CHIMAY CENT CINQUANTE (GREEN)
12.00
Belgian Strong Ale 10% ABV. A hoppy, refreshing Chimay that’ll have you seeing life through beer colored glasses.
10.00
Tripel 8% ABV. It’s like the teacher’s pet of beers. Balanced, refined, and just a little too good at everything.
Beers - Cans
ATHLETIC BREWS VARIETY (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
6.00
HIGH NOON TEQUILA (VARIETY)
6.00
Tequila Seltzer 4.5% ABV
BAVIK SUPER PILS
6.00
Pilsner 5.2% ABV
HIGH NOON VODKA (VARIETY)
6.00
Vodka Seltzer 4.5% ABV
DELIRIUM TREMENS
8.00
Belgian Strong Pale Ale
8.5% ABV
RHINEGEIST BEER FOR HUMANS
6.00
Pale Ale 4.5% ABV
Beers - Bottles
BUD LIGHT
4.00
Lager 4.2% ABV
MICHELOB ULTRA
4.00
Lager 4.2% ABV
CHERRY CHOUFFEE
8.00
Fruit 8% ABV
MILLER LITE
4.00
Lager 4.2% ABV
COORS LIGHT
4.00
Lager 4.2% ABV
NA CHOUFFE (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
7.00
NA Belgian Blonde 0.4% ABV
DUVEL
8.00
Belgian Blonde 8.5% ABV
ORVAL
10.00
Belgian Pale Ale 6.9% ABV
BEERS - FLIGHTS
22.00
Chimay Doree, Chimay Premiere, Chimay Cinq Cents Tripel, & Chimay Grand Reserve
13.00
Bavik Super Wit, Duvel 6.66, Kwaremont, Taste of Belgium IPA
BELGIAN 201
16.00
Rodenbach, Taste of Belgium Tripel, St. Bernardus Abt 12, Val-Dieu Cuvee 800
WineS - SPARKLING
CA’FURLAN PROSECCO
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
Prosecco. Veneto, IT
WineS - WHITE
BISTRO WHITE
9.00
White blend
GRAYSON CELLARS
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
Chardonnay. Napa Valley, CA
MERCI
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
White Muscadet. Sevre et Maine, FR
CANTINA COLLI
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
Pinot Grigio. Trentino-Alto Adige, IT
WineS - ROSÉ
ENFANT TERRIBLE
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
Rose. Côtes du Rhône, FR
WineS - RED
BISTRO RED
9.00
Red Blend
C.M.S.
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon. Columbia Valley, WA
CHÂTEAU LES TERRASSES
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
Bordeaux Red Blend. Bordeaux, FR
STRAIGHT SHOOTER
Glass: 12.50 / Bottle: 45.00
Pinot Noir. Willamette Valley, OR
happy hours!(bar area only)
Tue.-Sun., 3pm-9pm
$2 off ALL bar dreinks &
$4 off Appetizers
weekly specials (dine in only)
Kids Eat Free!
Tue.-Frid., 3pm-6pm
Lil Gnome Meal— 1 Free Kids Meal
per 1 entree purchase (ages 10 and under)
Thursday All You Can Eat!
Mussels & Frites $23 + 1/2 PRICE Select
Bottles of Wine after 4pm.
