De Cort Distillery - Revision history

Matthew: /* History / Other Notes */

2026-01-27T12:43:16Z

History / Other Notes

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	== History / Other Notes ==		== History / Other Notes ==

	The current farmstead in Pepingen was purchased in 2011 and the project by Manu De Cort and his family started taking shape in 2013, with an official start in 2014, and a first launch of various spirits in 2015.		The current farmstead in Pepingen was purchased in 2011, and the project by Manu De Cort and his family started taking shape in 2013, with an official start in 2014, and a first launch of various spirits in 2015.

	In 2019, they were approached by sommelier Andy De Brouwer to create a special cider and lambic blend called Wild Adam. They provided the cider from Jonagold apples and 3 Fonteinen provided the lambic (De Cort didn't produce their own at the time, though they were producing beer already to distill).		In 2019, they were approached by sommelier Andy De Brouwer to create a special cider and lambic blend called Wild Adam. They provided the cider from Jonagold apples and 3 Fonteinen provided the lambic (De Cort didn't produce their own lambic at the time, though they were producing beer already to distill).

	In 2020, they installed a new large copper still (Holstein boiler, up to 5000 L) to upgrade their distillery equipment, and in 2021 they ~~started committing~~ to brewing lambic on their "alembic" still to launch their own range and built a coolship. After thoughts, adjustments and many tests, they started regularly brewing lambic in 2022. Anthony Lebbe, Manu De Cort's son in law, is in charge of that side of the business.		In 2020, they installed a new large copper still (Holstein boiler, up to 5000 L) to upgrade their distillery equipment, and in 2021 they committed to brewing lambic on their "alembic" still to launch their own range and built a coolship. After thoughts, adjustments and many tests, they started regularly brewing lambic in 2022. Anthony Lebbe, Manu De Cort's son-in-law, is in charge of that side of the business.

	~~First~~ beers ~~started being~~ launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first ~~distillied~~-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.		Their first beers were launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distilled-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX sherry casks.

	Tours and tastings can be scheduled by appointment, and purchases can be made on-site almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to confirm they are open. Custom events are also possible upon request, for up to 60 people at the café and 120 people in their large hall.		Tours and tastings can be scheduled by appointment, and purchases can be made on-site almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to confirm they are open. Custom events are also possible upon request, for up to 60 people at the café and 120 people in their large hall.

Gaël at 11:50, 4 January 2026

2026-01-04T11:50:47Z

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	'''Website:''' https://~~decortdistillery~~.be		'''Website:''' https://www.de-cort.com/

	'''Email:''' info@~~decortdistillery~~.be		'''Email:''' info@de-cort.com

	'''Facebook:''' https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057727715481		'''Facebook:''' https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057727715481

Matthew at 15:49, 8 December 2025

2025-12-08T15:49:13Z

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	'''Address:''' Boekhoutstraat 20, 1670 Pepingen, Pajottenland, Belgium		'''Address:''' Boekhoutstraat 20, 1670 Pepingen, Pajottenland, Belgium

	'''Open:''' The bar / restaurant is open on '''every first Sunday of the month from noon to 7PM'''. On these first‑Sunday openings, you can drop by for drinks (cocktails, beers, geuze/kriek, etc.), food, and — if available — a Full Tour & Tasting (typically starting at 2PM). ~~Shop to purchase~~ is open almost every day but it is advised to call ahead to ensure someone is present. Tours & tastings can be scheduled for groups by appointments.		'''Open:''' The bar / restaurant is open on '''every first Sunday of the month from noon to 7PM'''. On these first‑Sunday openings, you can drop by for drinks (cocktails, beers, geuze/kriek, etc.), food, and — if available — a Full Tour & Tasting (typically starting at 2PM). The retail shop is open almost every day, but it is advised to call ahead to ensure someone will be present. Tours & tastings can be scheduled for groups by appointments.


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	They use traditional copper Holstein stills and focus on craftsmanship, quality, and a short farm-to-bottle supply chain.		They use traditional copper Holstein stills and focus on craftsmanship, quality, and a short farm-to-bottle supply chain.

	Originally, their main focus was on spirits like whisky, gin, vodka, and brandy, but having the equipment at hand (used to brew beer that would later be distilled) and being located in the Pajottenland made it logical to extend to brewing lambic in 2021, after installing a coolship. ~~Beside~~ traditional lambic (100% De Cort brewed), they also experiment with hybrid blends ~~and~~ their own barrels.		Originally, their main focus was on spirits like whisky, gin, vodka, and brandy, but having the equipment at hand (used to brew beer that would later be distilled) and being located in the Pajottenland made it logical to extend to brewing lambic in 2021, after installing a coolship. In addition to traditional lambic (100% De Cort brewed), they also experiment with hybrid blends, using their own barrels.

	== History / Other Notes ==		== History / Other Notes ==

	The current farmstead in Pepingen was purchased in 2011 and the project by Manu De Cort and his family started taking shape in 2013, with an official start in 2014 and a first launch of various spirits in 2015.		The current farmstead in Pepingen was purchased in 2011 and the project by Manu De Cort and his family started taking shape in 2013, with an official start in 2014, and a first launch of various spirits in 2015.

	In 2019, they were approached by sommelier Andy De Brouwer to ~~createe~~ a special cider and lambic blend called Wild Adam. They provided the cider from Jonagold apples and 3 Fonteinen provided the lambic as De Cort didn't produce their own at the time, though they were producing beer already to distill.		In 2019, they were approached by sommelier Andy De Brouwer to create a special cider and lambic blend called Wild Adam. They provided the cider from Jonagold apples and 3 Fonteinen provided the lambic (De Cort didn't produce their own at the time, though they were producing beer already to distill).

	In 2020 they installed a new large copper still (Holstein boiler, up to 5000 L) to upgrade their distillery equipment, and in 2021 they started committing to brewing lambic on their "alembic" still to launch their own range and built a coolship. After thoughts, adjustments and many tests, they started regularly brewing lambic in 2022. Anthony Lebbe, Manu De Cort's son in law, is in charge of that side of the business.		In 2020, they installed a new large copper still (Holstein boiler, up to 5000 L) to upgrade their distillery equipment, and in 2021 they started committing to brewing lambic on their "alembic" still to launch their own range and built a coolship. After thoughts, adjustments and many tests, they started regularly brewing lambic in 2022. Anthony Lebbe, Manu De Cort's son in law, is in charge of that side of the business.

	First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.		First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.

	Tours and tastings can be scheduled by appointment, and purchases can be made on-site almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to confirm they are open. Custom events are also possible at request, for up to 60 people at the café and 120 people in their large hall.		Tours and tastings can be scheduled by appointment, and purchases can be made on-site almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to confirm they are open. Custom events are also possible upon request, for up to 60 people at the café and 120 people in their large hall.

	== Beers ==		== Beers ==

Matthew: /* Overview */

2025-12-08T14:45:38Z

Overview

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	They use traditional copper Holstein stills and focus on craftsmanship, quality, and a short farm-to-bottle supply chain.		They use traditional copper Holstein stills and focus on craftsmanship, quality, and a short farm-to-bottle supply chain.

	Originally, their main focus was on spirits like whisky, gin, vodka, and brandy, but having the equipment at hand (used to brew beer that would later be distilled) and being located in the Pajottenland made it logical to extend to brewing lambic in 2021, after installing a coolship. Beside ~~traditionnal~~ lambic (100% De Cort brewed), they also experiment with hybrid blends and their own barrels.		Originally, their main focus was on spirits like whisky, gin, vodka, and brandy, but having the equipment at hand (used to brew beer that would later be distilled) and being located in the Pajottenland made it logical to extend to brewing lambic in 2021, after installing a coolship. Beside traditional lambic (100% De Cort brewed), they also experiment with hybrid blends and their own barrels.

	== History / Other Notes ==		== History / Other Notes ==

Gaël at 18:44, 6 December 2025

2025-12-06T18:44:34Z

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	'''Address:''' Boekhoutstraat 20, 1670 Pepingen, Pajottenland, Belgium		'''Address:''' Boekhoutstraat 20, 1670 Pepingen, Pajottenland, Belgium

	'''Open:''' The bar / restaurant is open on every first Sunday of the month from ~~11AM~~ to 7PM. On these first‑Sunday openings, you can drop by for drinks (cocktails, beers, geuze/kriek, etc.), food, and — if available — a Full Tour & Tasting (typically starting at 2PM). Shop to purchase is open almost every day but it is advised to call ahead to ensure someone is present. Tours & tastings can be ~~required~~ for groups by appointments.		'''Open:''' The bar / restaurant is open on '''every first Sunday of the month from noon to 7PM'''. On these first‑Sunday openings, you can drop by for drinks (cocktails, beers, geuze/kriek, etc.), food, and — if available — a Full Tour & Tasting (typically starting at 2PM). Shop to purchase is open almost every day but it is advised to call ahead to ensure someone is present. Tours & tastings can be scheduled for groups by appointments.


	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	They use traditional copper Holstein stills and focus on craftsmanship, quality, and a short farm-to-bottle supply chain.		They use traditional copper Holstein stills and focus on craftsmanship, quality, and a short farm-to-bottle supply chain.

	Originally, their main focus was on spirits like whisky, gin, vodka, and brandy, but having the equipment at hand (used to brew beer that would later be distilled) and being located in the Pajottenland made it logical to extend to brewing lambic in 2021, after installing a coolship. Beside traditionnal lambic, they also experiment with hybrid blends and their own barrels.		Originally, their main focus was on spirits like whisky, gin, vodka, and brandy, but having the equipment at hand (used to brew beer that would later be distilled) and being located in the Pajottenland made it logical to extend to brewing lambic in 2021, after installing a coolship. Beside traditionnal lambic (100% De Cort brewed), they also experiment with hybrid blends and their own barrels.

	== History / Other Notes ==		== History / Other Notes ==
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	First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.		First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.

	Tours and tastings can be ~~required~~ by appointment, and purchases can be made on-~~sire~~ almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to ~~make sure~~ they are ~~opened~~. Custom events are also possible at request, for up to 60 people at the café and 120 people in their large hall.		Tours and tastings can be scheduled by appointment, and purchases can be made on-site almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to confirm they are open. Custom events are also possible at request, for up to 60 people at the café and 120 people in their large hall.

	== Beers ==		== Beers ==

Gaël: /* History / Other Notes */

2025-11-28T12:42:29Z

History / Other Notes

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	In 2019, they were approached by sommelier Andy De Brouwer to createe a special cider and lambic blend called Wild Adam. They provided the cider from Jonagold apples and 3 Fonteinen provided the lambic as De Cort didn't produce their own at the time, though they were producing beer already to distill.		In 2019, they were approached by sommelier Andy De Brouwer to createe a special cider and lambic blend called Wild Adam. They provided the cider from Jonagold apples and 3 Fonteinen provided the lambic as De Cort didn't produce their own at the time, though they were producing beer already to distill.

	In 2020 they installed a new large copper still (Holstein boiler, up to 5000 L) to upgrade their distillery equipment, and in 2021 they started committing to brewing lambic on their "alembic" still to launch their own range and built a coolship. After thoughts, adjustments and many tests, they started regularly brewing lambic in 2022.		In 2020 they installed a new large copper still (Holstein boiler, up to 5000 L) to upgrade their distillery equipment, and in 2021 they started committing to brewing lambic on their "alembic" still to launch their own range and built a coolship. After thoughts, adjustments and many tests, they started regularly brewing lambic in 2022. Anthony Lebbe, Manu De Cort's son in law, is in charge of that side of the business.

	First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.		First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.

Gaël: /* History / Other Notes */

2025-11-27T10:05:38Z

History / Other Notes

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	First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.		First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.

	Tours and tastings can be required by appointment, and purchases can be made on-sire almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to make sure they are opened.		Tours and tastings can be required by appointment, and purchases can be made on-sire almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to make sure they are opened. Custom events are also possible at request, for up to 60 people at the café and 120 people in their large hall.

	== Beers ==		== Beers ==

Gaël: /* History / Other Notes */

2025-11-27T10:02:08Z

History / Other Notes

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	First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.		First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.

			Tours and tastings can be required by appointment, and purchases can be made on-sire almost every day, though it is advised to call ahead to make sure they are opened.

	== Beers ==		== Beers ==

Gaël at 10:01, 27 November 2025

2025-11-27T10:01:11Z

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	'''Website:''' https://decortdistillery.be		'''Website:''' https://decortdistillery.be

	'''Email:'''		'''Email:''' info@decortdistillery.be

	'''Facebook:'''		'''Facebook:''' https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057727715481

	'''Instagram:'''		'''Instagram:''' @decortdistillery

	'''Phone:'''		'''Phone:''' +32 495 94 98 37

	'''Address:'''		'''Address:''' Boekhoutstraat 20, 1670 Pepingen, Pajottenland, Belgium

	'''Open:'''		'''Open:''' The bar / restaurant is open on every first Sunday of the month from 11AM to 7PM. On these first‑Sunday openings, you can drop by for drinks (cocktails, beers, geuze/kriek, etc.), food, and — if available — a Full Tour & Tasting (typically starting at 2PM). Shop to purchase is open almost every day but it is advised to call ahead to ensure someone is present. Tours & tastings can be required for groups by appointments.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.		First beers started being launched from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025 they released a first distillied-lambic spirit called W.I.L.D. from 3-year-old lambic aged in PX-sherry casks.



	== Beers ==		== Beers ==

			===Geuzes===
	* [[De_Cort_Whisky_Geuze\|Whisky Geuze]]		* [[De_Cort_Whisky_Geuze\|Whisky Geuze]]

			===Lambics===
	* [[De_Cort_2-year_Unblended_Lambik\|2-year Unblended Lambik]]		* [[De_Cort_2-year_Unblended_Lambik\|2-year Unblended Lambik]]
			* [[De_Cort_Whisky_Lambik\|Whisky Lambik]]

			===Fruit Lambics===
			* [[De_Cort_Blauwe_Pruim\|Blauwe Pruim]]
	* [[De_Cort_Schaarbeekse_Kriek\|Schaarbeekse Kriek]]		* [[De_Cort_Schaarbeekse_Kriek\|Schaarbeekse Kriek]]
	* [[De_Cort_Blauwe_Pruim\|Blauwe Pruim]]
			===Hybrids===
	* [[De_Cort_Wild_Adam\|Wild Adam]]		* [[De_Cort_Wild_Adam\|Wild Adam]]
	* [[De_Cort_Whisky_Lambik\|Whisky Lambik]]

Gaël at 09:53, 27 November 2025

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 == Overview ==
 == History / Other Notes ==
 == Beers ==