Long day exploring Aalst. We arrived this morning after flying all night but wanted to explore the city. One beer before we pass out and hit the sack. I was in search of a glass of fresh Orval Trappist Ale. I walk into the bar before sitting down and ask the water if they have Orval, he ignored me and walked around me and scoffed. A few minutes later, he walks back in and assigns someone else to help me.
I've been to Belgium 10 times in the last 6 years and as an American who doesn't speak Dutch of French, I understand being handed off to someone who is okay at English as their 2nd language. This lad was helpful and brought out an Orval. My GF literally passing out at her chair asks me if we could head home to finally get some sleep. I take my 5 Euro bill to the water who helped me, he gives me a dollar change. As I walk out in French, Mr. Ornery says "Only one beer. PFFT Americans" and throws the receipt on the floor.
Insensitive uptight douchebaggery from this guy. I literally just flew in this morning and wanted a beer. Screw off. read more