Profile
Who is this person?
An Antwerp soul through and through, Sofie Vanrafelghem is the great ambassador for Belgian beer in Dutch. A journalist and author, she explores beer with rare intellectual curiosity — from terroir beers to emerging trends.
On the field
On the ground
Author of several books on Belgian beer, including the pioneering Bier! Het volledige verhaal, she collaborates with Flemish reference media and regularly participates in brewing festivals and events such as the Zythos Beer Festival.
Why it matters
What they help you discover
With Sofie Vanrafelghem, Antwerp and Flemish brewing open up in their own language and culture — from historic cafés to new urban breweries, through the Flemish brewing traditions that shape the character of so many Belgian beers.
beBeer's take
Sofie Vanrafelghem tells the story of Belgian beer in Dutch with a precision and warmth that English-language sources often lack. For beBeer, her Flemish and Antwerp roots are a window onto a Belgian brewing world that classic guides don't always show.