Wallonia is the French-speaking part of Belgium and the province where Scaldis is made is called Hainaut. The word means "Land of groves" and indeed it is the richest agricultural province in the country.

The Dubuisson brewery is in the hamlet of Pipaix, outside of Tournai. The brewery has been in operation since 1769. Scaldis (Bush at home) is 12% alcohol by volume. High gravity beers are generally quite heavy and sweet. Scaldis by contrast is quite dry with a pleasant nutty finish.

Scaldis is brewed without evaporating or freezing out water. Its alcohol level is achieved only by fermentation. Three different malts go into Scaldis, making it a beer with as much nuance as warmth.

Belgians are not big consumers of spirits such as cognac or brandy. Instead Belgians frequently enjoy full bodied beers, like Scaldis, before dinner as an aperitif or after dinner as a digestif. Scaldis should be served close to room temperature (6o°). At this temperature the roasted quality of the barley, the kettle-seared sugar flavors, and the clean hop finish truly bloom. Scaldis has a memorable warming quality.