Belgium: Brewers asking for a stronger law

Belgian Brewers Federation wants a total ban for selling beer to youngsters under 16 years old, 7/7 reported June 14. “Because the beer asks for a certain maturity. Drinking beer when being under 16 years old is alcohol abuse”, Belgian brewers said.

According to Philippe Moortgat, Belgian brewers’ director, the project is only at the beginning. “But we want to work on it. Our federation is promoting moderate beer consumption. The youngsters under 16 years old drinking beer, is a type of alcohol abuse” he explained.

The present law says the bars can’t sell alcohol to minors who are not accompanied by an adult. But the federation wants a total ban for youngsters under 16 years old.

E-malt.com, the global information source for the brewing and malting industry professionals. The bi-weekly E-malt.com Newsletters feature latest industry news, statistics in graphs and tables, world barley and malt prices, and other relevant information. Click here to get full access to E-malt.com. If you are a Castle Malting client, you can get free access to E-malt.com website and publications. Contact us for more information at marketing@castlemalting.com .