Brasserie Cantillon: Difference between revisions
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Cantillon is the only traditional lambic brewery located within the city of Brussels. Founded in 1900, today Cantillon operates both as a brewery and a living 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 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 a living 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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** Framboise | ** Framboise | ||
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In addition, they brew a variety of beers for special occasions and experimental releases. | In addition, they brew a variety of beers for special occasions and experimental releases. Cantillon hosts Zwanze Day, Quintessence, and Open Brew Days. They also participate in the Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation and a variety of other festivals worldwide. | ||
== History == | == History == |