One brewery specifically worthy of mention is De Dolle Brouwers. I feel this is one of the most unique producers in Belgium as their beers are unusual even within a Belgian context. Thier staple beer, Oerbier, is close to being an oud bruin but it really has a character unto itself. They produce two seasonal beers - Stille Nacht (Silent Night) is a Christmas ale and Boskeun, who's label dons one of the goofiest bunny cartoons I've ever seen, is for Easter. On the lighter side is Arabier. All have a similar tartness and several are also pretty sweet. Expect big bodied beer from the "mad brewers" as well. This is the only brewery I can think of off hand that does not make a pilsner.

On the stronger side are beers like Bush, Piraat and Gulden Draak. All are blonde and they are 12%, 10.5% and 10% ABV respectively. These brews could loosely be called barley wines and all three contain explosive flavor.

LaChouffe are dark amber and noticably herbal. I have had this one on tap a few times, once I caught the dregs. The bar tender was going to throw it out, but I made it clear that would happen over my dead body! It was really brilliant, rich in texture as well as taste.

These are but a few examples and they really illustrate the creativity of Belgian brewing. Sweet to tart, golden to brown, moderate to heavy, specials are deverse and seldom a disappoint.