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Lost in Bruges: How Belgian Beer, Travel, and Storytelling Inspire Bruz Beers

Some beer conversations stick with you long after the glass is empty—and this is one of them. In a recent episode of Rod J BeerVentures , I sat down with Ryan Evans , co-founder of Bruz Beers , and Chris Adams , who works with Bruz on social media, photography, and marketing. Together, they created the mini video documentary “Lost In Bruges,” a visually rich and thoughtful look at Belgium and its deep, lasting influence on beer culture. Belgium has long been a north star for brewers around the world, and Bruz Beers has never been shy about embracing that inspiration. In our conversation, Ryan and Chris shared how their travels through Belgium shaped not only the beers Bruz makes, but also the way they think about storytelling, creativity, and honoring tradition while still pushing forward. We talked about what it means to experience Belgian beer in place —from classic styles and historic breweries to the small moments that don’t always make it into guidebooks. Chris offered insight in...

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