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Brouwerij Mort Subite

Chuck Cook

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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.
The copper brewhouse at Mort Subite.

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.
The brewhouse from a different angle.

For now, enjoy a pictorial look at this lambic brewery.

Foeders at Mort Subite.
Foeders at Mort Subite.
A foeder at Mort Subite.
A foeder at Mort Subite.
The sign says the foeders are used for aging for lambic up to 5 years.
The sign says the foeders are used for aging lambic up to 5 years.
Site manager Bruno Reynders pulling a sample of lambic from a foeder.
Site manager Bruno Reynders pulling a sample of lambic from a foeder.
Bruno Reynders of Mort Subite with a glass of lambic from a foeder.
Bruno Reynders of Mort Subite with a glass of lambic from a foeder.
Wooden foeders and stainless fermenters at Mort Subite.
Wooden foeders and stainless fermenters at Mort Subite.
Bruno Reynders pulling some kriekenlambic from a fermenter.
Bruno Reynders pulling some kriekenlambic from a fermenter.
Production chart on a fermenter holding kriekenlambic.
Production chart on a fermenter holding kriekenlambic.
Bruno pouring a Mort Subite Oude Gueuze.
Bruno pouring a Mort Subite Oude Gueuze.
A tray full of Oude Gueuze. I think one of those is for me....
A tray full of Oude Gueuze. I think one of those is for me….
Hello, Oude Gueuze. Three glasses for me?
Hello, Oude Gueuze. Three glasses for me?
Brouwerij Mort Subite Oude Kriek.
Brouwerij Mort Subite Oude Kriek.
A recent bottle, shared at the home of a good friend.
A recent bottle, shared at the home of a good friend.

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