Brasserie Cantillon: Difference between revisions
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Cantillon is the only traditional lambic brewery located within the city of Brussels. Founded in 1900, today Cantillon operates both as a brewery and as the living [[Brussels Gueuze Museum]]. They use 100% organic grains and hops in all of their beers. Cantillon brews traditional lambic products, using 65% malted barley and 35% unmalted wheat. Their beers are spontaneously fermented using a large coolship in the attic and fermented in Oak barrels. Their flagship products, which are discussed further below, include: | Cantillon is the only traditional lambic brewery located within the city of Brussels. Founded in 1900, today Cantillon operates both as a brewery and as the living [[Brussels Gueuze Museum]]. They use 100% organic grains and hops in all of their beers. Cantillon brews traditional lambic products, using 65% malted barley and 35% unmalted wheat. Their beers are spontaneously fermented using a large coolship in the attic and fermented in Oak barrels. Their flagship products, which are discussed further below, include: | ||
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* Fou Foune | |||
* Gueuze | * Gueuze | ||
* Grand Cru Bruocsella | * Grand Cru Bruocsella | ||
* Iris | * Iris | ||
* Kriek | * Kriek | ||
* | * Lou Pepe Framboise | ||
* Lou Pepe Gueuze | * Lou Pepe Gueuze | ||
* Lou Pepe Kriek | * Lou Pepe Kriek | ||
* | * Rosé de Gambrinus | ||
* Saint Lamvinus | |||
* Vigneronne | |||
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In addition, they brew a variety of beers for special occasions and experimental releases. Cantillon hosts [[Cantillon Zwanze Day|Zwanze Day]], [[Cantillon Quintessence|Quintessence]], and [[Cantillon Open Brew Days|Open Brew Days]]. They also participate in the [[Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation]], the [[Nacht van de Grote Dorst - Night of the Great Thirst|Night of the Great Thirst]], and a variety of other festivals worldwide. | In addition, they brew a variety of beers for special occasions and experimental releases. Cantillon hosts [[Cantillon Zwanze Day|Zwanze Day]], [[Cantillon Quintessence|Quintessence]], and [[Cantillon Open Brew Days|Open Brew Days]]. They also participate in the [[Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation]], the [[Nacht van de Grote Dorst - Night of the Great Thirst|Night of the Great Thirst]], and a variety of other festivals worldwide. | ||