On Saturday 14th of January 2023 De Lambikstoempers paid an exclusive visit to Belle-Vue Brewery in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, where we were shown around by brewery manager Han Vandenbroucke with a dialogue about the authenticity and evolution of the production process, the promotion of lambic beers and what role Belle-Vue (and by extension AB Inbev) can play in this.
A visit that will be talked about for a long time…
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Beer with herbs and spices… A relationship for centuries.
What is the difference between herbs and spices? And are some herbs and spices really enhancing some beers? Do brewers prefer to add a subtle touch or go for a real spice bomb in the glass? Either way, herbs & spices allow the brewer to experiment while brewing.
On Friday 9th of December 2022, The Lambikstoempers blindly tasted 10 beers containing one or more herbs/spices. Using pots and plants with different herbs and spices and some macerates, we tried to make the match. And yes, it was a very difficult but also very fascinating tasting!
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Traditionally, De Lambikstoempers vzw close their working year with a walk through the beautiful landscape of the Pajottenland. This time we went to Schepdaal on Sunday 18th of December 2022 for a 10 km ‘winter walk’ … with hotdogs, Brussels beers and “swallekes” & “ludallekes”.
It was cold… and cosily warm at the same time!
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