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Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen’s lambik-O-droom expansion: a detailed overview
As I reported in this previous article about Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen’s future 25 million euro expansion at their current lambik-O-droom site in Lot, Belgium, there is much planned by the hallowed Belgian lambic maker in the coming years. I recently reached out to 3 Fonteinen’s Business Manager, Werner Van Obberghen, to gather some first hand…
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Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen set for 25 million euro expansion, with new brew hall and tasting cafe
There is big news today from Belgium’s lambic country: Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen is set to begin a 25 million euro expansion. Actually, while the news officially broke today, many of us who know Armand Debelder, who was owner, master brewer and master blender of 3 Fonteinen for many years, as well as Brewmaster/Director of Operations…
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Bokke, Ebenezer’s Pub, and The Night of Great Thirst 2019
There are a number of lambic beer events across the world that every lambic lover should, no, must, have on their bucket list. One of these is “The Night of Great Thirst” which is organized by Yves and Kurt Panneels around the end of April or early May in even-numbered years. This event is held…
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Brouwerij Lindemans Oude Kriek Cuvée René, and more
Brouwerij Lindemans of Vlezenbeek, Belgium, is a very important entity in the lambic beer world. Lindemans, which was founded in 1822, produces a quality wort that is used by most of Belgium’s lambic blenderies: Bokke (formerly Bokkereyder) as well as De Cam, Hanssens, and Gueuzerie Tilquin. Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen also uses Lindemans lambics in many…
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Brasserie Cantillon La Vie est Belge 2019
Brussels’ beloved Brasserie Cantillon is regarded as producing some of the most extraordinary lambic beers in the world, and for good reason. Fourth generation brewmaster Jean Van Roy, son of Jean-Pierre Van Roy, is not afraid to experiment, and the numerous highly sought after beers crafted by Cantillon demonstrate that Jean Van Roy does so…
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Bokke: Abrighost and Framboos Pjassel Kriek 2018, and more
Raf Souvereyns, aka Raf Soef for short, is one of the most highly-regarded small lambic producers on the planet now. His “Bokke” lambic blendery, located in an industrial area on the outskirts of Hasselt, Belgium, has only been open for a few years, yet Raf is crafting some of the most sought after lambics in…
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Brasserie Cantillon Grand Cru Bruocsella 1983
Drinking aged lambic beers can be a great pleasure. As someone who is a huge fan of Belgium’s funky, dry, tart lambic brews, some of my life’s most memorable moments have been savoring such beers during a trip to “The Beer Country”, Belgium. I very much enjoyed the opportunity to savor a circa 1975 Cantillon…
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HORAL’s Oude Geuze Mega Blend 2019
HORAL’s Oude Geuze Mega Blend, is a brew released every odd numbered year as part of Toer de Geuze, held in Belgium’s lambic country. Oude Geuze Mega Blend 2019 is a cooperative effort between most of the lambic producers who participated in the 2019 Toer de Geuze, an open house which was held at most…
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Gueuzerie Tilquin and Toer de Geuze 2019
As during every Toer de Geuze, Gueuzerie Tilquin will be a special place to visit for any lambic lover on May 4 and 5. Owner/Master Blender Pierre Tilquin and his team always put on a show, with tours of the blendery, many exclusive beers, several gourmet food options, and an overall great time. Here is…
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Oud Beersel and Toer de Geuze: two new Oud Geuzes and Megablend on offer
For anyone visiting Oud Beersel during Toer de Geuze on May 4 and 5, 2019, you are in for a treat. There will be a lot to see and do at the venerable lambic brewery/blendery, and a lot of new beers to taste. Brews on offer will include Oude Geuze Mega Blend 2019, a blend…