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1899 brewery advertisement in Brussels Almanac.

History

Founded in 1873 by the Maeck brothers, and later taken over by Ch. Crétens-Maeck in 1887 until 1902. Originally located at rue Haute 161-163, the brewery moved to rue Sterckx 9-11 in 1899. This was the former site of Vander Elst Bruyn, which itself had moved to Merlo in Uccle. ^[1]

The brewery produced Faro, Gueuze Lambic Extra, and Lambic, and also advertised Vieux Lambic for blending. It presented lambic at the World's Fair 1894, in Antwerp and won a gold medal at the Brussels International Exhibition, 1897. ^[2]

Prior to this, from 1833-1873 the brewery was named "La Ville De Namur" and was founded by the brothers Henri and Josse Grimberghs. In addition to a brewery, the site was also an oak and chicory factory. ^[3]

Beers

• Faro
• Gueuze Lambic Extra
• Lambic
• Vieux Lambic

Links/References

1. ↑ Bier et Brouweriijen te Brussel, Patricia Quintens, AMVB, 1996 (Annuaire du Commerce 1899-1902).
2. ↑ Le Brasseries du Lambic, Données historiques et géographiques (XVIIIe-XXe s.), Th. Delplancq, 1996 (Guy Moerenhout).
3. ↑ Bier et Brouweriijen te Brussel, Patricia Quintens, AMVB, 1996 (Tableau nominatif 1833, Almanach du Commerce 1873).