I visited Brouwerij Mort Subite in Kobbegem in November, 2008. It’s full of huge wooden foeders, a classic copper brewhouse, and a fine staff, led by Bruno Reynders. However, at the moment, the products that I’d like to see the most stateside-namely, their Oude Gueuze and Oude Kriek, are not imported to the U.S. Yet, anyway. These are very low production beers, worth seeking out if in you are Belgium.
![The copper brewhouse at Mort Subite.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9675.jpg)
Mort Subite is owned by Alken-Maes, which is owned by Heineken. Can we convince the powers that be to bring the authentic Oude Gueuze and Oude Kriek to the U.S.? I hope so. Those who have tasted the Oude Gueuze and/or Oude Kriek, please feel free to leave comments. Maybe we can make a difference and get these brews imported to the U.S.A.! Oh, and I’m guessing my buddies up in Canada would want some too. 🙂
![The brewhouse from a different angle.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9658.jpg)
For now, enjoy a pictorial look at this lambic brewery.
![Foeders at Mort Subite.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9704.jpg)
![A foeder at Mort Subite.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9707.jpg)
![The sign says the foeders are used for aging for lambic up to 5 years.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9708.jpg)
![Site manager Bruno Reynders pulling a sample of lambic from a foeder.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9724.jpg)
![Bruno Reynders of Mort Subite with a glass of lambic from a foeder.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9727.jpg)
![Wooden foeders and stainless fermenters at Mort Subite.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9711.jpg)
![Bruno Reynders pulling some kriekenlambic from a fermenter.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9736.jpg)
![Production chart on a fermenter holding kriekenlambic.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9739.jpg)
![Bruno pouring a Mort Subite Oude Gueuze.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9751.jpg)
![A tray full of Oude Gueuze. I think one of those is for me....](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9752.jpg)
![Hello, Oude Gueuze. Three glasses for me?](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9754.jpg)
![Brouwerij Mort Subite Oude Kriek.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_9756.jpg)
![A recent bottle, shared at the home of a good friend.](https://drinkbelgianbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/rsz_img_39071.jpg)
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