Profile
Who is this person?
Thomas Costenoble is co-editor of Bier Grand Cru magazine and co-organiser of the Brussels Beer Challenge — two institutions of Belgian beer that set the tempo of the national brewing scene. A beer enthusiast since his teens, he has turned that passion into a profession with exemplary consistency.
On the field
On the ground
Alongside Luc De Raedemaeker, he co-edits Bier Grand Cru, the reference magazine for lovers of quality Belgian beer, and co-organises the Brussels Beer Challenge, one of the world's most respected international beer competitions, with over 2,500 beers judged each year. His view of Belgian brewing trends is informed by hundreds of tastings a year.
Why it matters
What they help you discover
With Thomas Costenoble, brewing Belgium is read through the demanding prism of an international jury — which beers deserve attention, which breweries are emerging, which styles are making a comeback. A valuable guide for enthusiasts who want to get to the essentials.
beBeer's take
Thomas Costenoble stands at the crossroads of two institutions that shape the international reputation of Belgian beer. His dual role as editor and competition organiser gives him a panoramic view of the Belgian brewing scene that few correspondents can match.