Roman N.V.
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Reviewed by Beginner2 from Illinois
4.31/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
Roman is one of the larger Belgian Family Brewers and the Association's oldest, a 5th generation brother and sister now run it. I'm honoured to write its first Place Review. (But then, I'm older than almost all BAers I encounter.)
Anyhow... Roman's sprawling facility is built around a large welcoming courtyard. Directly from the road, our tour (Podge's) of 40 walked past a large events room on the first floor, almost like a Rathskeller. We went upstairs to a traditionally decorated tasting room. After generous samples of mostly the Ename abbey line (all sporting the Belgian Abbey logo), we then had a full tour of the modern production facility from milling to bottling. We all worse neon green safety vests with the slogan: "Roman: Creating Beertourism Since 1545."
On the same side of the courtyard as the tasting rooms is a quasi-cafe that doubles as a lunch area for staff with outdoor tables. (I wished I'd brought my lunch.) Our Podges tour all got a gift pack of two Gentse Strop and its glass, a fitting gift for the rebellious time we are in. (Gentse Strop memorialises the 16th Century Ghent rebellion against the new taxes Charles V issued to pay for his wars.)
I give a particularly high Vibe rating because of Roman's stature and the diversity of their portfolio. Besides, having Abbey beers before noon is holy. Isn't it ?
Apr 13, 2026Anyhow... Roman's sprawling facility is built around a large welcoming courtyard. Directly from the road, our tour (Podge's) of 40 walked past a large events room on the first floor, almost like a Rathskeller. We went upstairs to a traditionally decorated tasting room. After generous samples of mostly the Ename abbey line (all sporting the Belgian Abbey logo), we then had a full tour of the modern production facility from milling to bottling. We all worse neon green safety vests with the slogan: "Roman: Creating Beertourism Since 1545."
On the same side of the courtyard as the tasting rooms is a quasi-cafe that doubles as a lunch area for staff with outdoor tables. (I wished I'd brought my lunch.) Our Podges tour all got a gift pack of two Gentse Strop and its glass, a fitting gift for the rebellious time we are in. (Gentse Strop memorialises the 16th Century Ghent rebellion against the new taxes Charles V issued to pay for his wars.)
I give a particularly high Vibe rating because of Roman's stature and the diversity of their portfolio. Besides, having Abbey beers before noon is holy. Isn't it ?
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