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[[file:a-la-becasse.jpg|550x|right|frame|Draft Lambic Doux served from a traditional stoneware pitcher. Photo: Tripadvisor]] | [[file:a-la-becasse.jpg|550x|right|frame|Draft Lambic Doux served from a traditional stoneware pitcher. Photo: Tripadvisor]] | ||
Originally a café blender, the café [[A La Bécasse]] was founded 1877 in Brussels by Henri Steppé. The beer company was founded by François Prosper Steppé and owned independently until acquired by Belle-Vue in 1952 | Originally a café blender, the café [[A La Bécasse]] was founded 1877 in Brussels by Henri Steppé. The beer company was founded by François Prosper Steppé and owned independently until acquired by Belle-Vue in 1952. Later it was owned by Brabrux in 1972, and by Interbrew in 1992.<ref>[http://www.biernet.nl/bier/brouwerijen/belgie/brussel/anderlecht/becasse-steppe Brewery listing - biernet.nl]</ref> The café [[A La Bécasse]] is still independently family-owned by the 3rd generation of the Steppé family. <ref>[http://www.alabecasse.com/en/history.html A La Bécasse website]</ref> | ||
==Beers== | ==Beers== | ||
Currently produced by [[Brouwerij Timmermans]], formerly produced by [[Brasserie Brabrux]].<br /> | Currently produced by [[Brouwerij Timmermans]], and formerly produced by [[Brasserie Brabrux]].<br /> | ||
::*Faro | ::*Faro | ||