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== Overview ==

Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin founded Boerenerf in 2020. The company was built on the foundations of the renowned [[Eylenbosch_(Huizingen)|Eylenbosch Brewery,]] which closed ~~it's~~ doors in Huizingen in 1965. The Dutch word "Boerenerf" translates to "Farmstead," a nod to the old family farm where the original brewery began, which has been in the Eylenbosch family for generations. Today, the traditions continue in the old stables, where lambic and gueuze beers mature in barrels.

Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin founded Boerenerf in 2020. The company was built on the foundations of the renowned [[Eylenbosch_(Huizingen)|Eylenbosch Brewery,]] which closed its doors in Huizingen in 1965. The Dutch word "Boerenerf" translates to "Farmstead," a nod to the old family farm where the original brewery began, which has been in the Eylenbosch family for generations. Today, the traditions continue in the old stables, where lambic and gueuze beers mature in barrels.

Boerenerf uniquely combines the traditional craft of lambic blending with winemaking, skillfully merging tradition with innovation. This results in a diverse range of surprising blends of lambic, gueuze, cider, fruit beers, wines, and mead, all made with grapes from our own winery. At Boerenerf, three core values are central: Quality, Tradition, and Innovation. Year after year, Senne strives to blend authentic traditions with innovative and refreshing flavors. In this pursuit, centuries-old fermentation techniques are honored and preserved, resulting in surprising and unforgettable tastes.

[[File:Boerenerf Eylenbosch.JPG|thumb|left|~~Het~~ Boerenerf]]

[[File:Boerenerf Eylenbosch.JPG|thumb|left|Boerenerf]]

== History==

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[[File:Courtyard Boerenerf Eylenbosch.jpg|thumb|right|~~Het~~ Boerenerf courtyard]]

[[File:Courtyard Boerenerf Eylenbosch.jpg|thumb|right|Boerenerf courtyard]]

==Brewing and Blending Process==

~~Het~~ Boerenerf is a blending facility ~~and~~ receives lambic wort from 5 different lambic brewers: [[Brouwerij_3_Fonteinen|3 Fonteinen]], [[Brouwerij_De_Troch|De Troch]], [[Brouwerij_Lindemans|Lindemans]], [[Den_Herberg|Den Herberg,]] and Angerik. The first lambic to be barreled was brewed at 3 Fonteinen in April 2020, forming the bulk of the first fruit lambic release in 2021. De Troch and Lindemans began supplying lambic wort in 2021, and Den Herberg and Angerik joined in 2022.

Boerenerf is a blending facility which receives lambic wort from 5 different lambic brewers: [[Brouwerij_3_Fonteinen|3 Fonteinen]], [[Brouwerij_De_Troch|De Troch]], [[Brouwerij_Lindemans|Lindemans]], [[Den_Herberg|Den Herberg,]] and Angerik. The first lambic to be barreled was brewed at 3 Fonteinen in April 2020, forming the bulk of the first fruit lambic release in 2021. De Troch and Lindemans began supplying lambic wort in 2021, and Den Herberg and Angerik joined in 2022.

Currently there is no in-house brewing installation. The first two batches of lambic were bottled manually on the farm, but since the 2022-~~2023~~ season, Boerenerf has used an automatic bottling line. The number of barrels grew rapidly from 25 in 2021, to around 80 in 2022, with a total capacity of about 25,000 ~~liters~~.

Currently there is no in-house brewing installation. The first two batches of lambic were bottled manually on the farm, but since the 2022-23 season, Boerenerf has used an automatic bottling line. The number of barrels grew rapidly from 25 in 2021, to around 80 in 2022, with a total capacity of about 25,000 L.

In 2021, the first release of fruited lambic was unique in that all ingredients were sourced from the Zenne Valley and Pajottenland. Boerenerf's ambition remains to work as locally and organically as possible. The blending facility’s commercial season traditionally begins during Easter weekend, with the release of new beer batches. The variety in the beer lineup can vary annually depending on the fruit harvest. In 2022, Boerenerf released ~~it's~~ first traditional 'old gueuze,' named 'Cuvée Heritage', as a tribute to the Eylenbosch family ancestors.

In 2021, the first release of fruited lambic was unique in that all ingredients were sourced from the Zenne Valley and Pajottenland. Boerenerf's ambition remains to work as locally and organically as possible. The blending facility’s commercial season traditionally begins during Easter weekend, with the release of new beer batches. The variety in the beer lineup can vary annually depending on the fruit harvest. In 2022, Boerenerf released its first traditional 'old gueuze,' named 'Cuvée Heritage', as a tribute to the Eylenbosch family ancestors.

Lambic, cider, and mead are at the core of Boerenerf, reflecting the identity of the blending facility. An example of this is ‘Symbiose,’ a unique blend of lambic, cider, and mead, which has never before been commercially released by a lambic producer.

Lambic, cider, and mead are at the core of Boerenerf, reflecting the identity of the blending facility. An example of this is ‘Symbiose,’ a unique blend of lambic, cider, and mead, which has never before been commercially released by a lambic producer. They also experiment with grapes (sometimes by blending them with other fruits), usually blending actual wine with lambic rather than macerating the fruits directly, leading to a specific expression.

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[[File:Eylenbosch-348.jpg|right|300px]]

===Gueuze===

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Charent'euse|Charent'euse]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze_Erfgoed|Cuvée Héritage - Gueuze Erfgoed]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze|Gueuze]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Lambic'ado|Lambic'ado]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oude_Gueuze|Oude Gueuze]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oude_Gueuze 1871|Oude Gueuze 1871]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Pineau des Charentes|Pineau des Charentes]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oloroso|Oloroso]]

===Fruit===

* [[Het_Boerenerf_ Alsacien|Alsacien]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Ambrosia|Ambrosia]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Biet|Biet]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Cassis|Cassis]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Edelrood|Edelrood]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Framboos|Framboos]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Fluweel|Fluweel]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gewürztraminer|Gewürztraminer]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Kers|Kers]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Kriek|Kriek]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Kriek_Cider|Kriek - Cider]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Kri-vino|Kri-vino]]

* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Kweepeerlambiek|~~Kweepeerlambiek~~]]

* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Kweepeerlambiek|Kweepeer]]

* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Kweepeerlambiek_met_Cider|Kweeperlambiek met Cider]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Mirabelle|Mirabelle]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Muscabella|Muscabella]]

* [[Het Boerenerf_Mus'iek|Mus'iek]]

* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Oude Kers|Oude Kers]]

* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Oude_Kriek|Oude Kriek]]

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* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Oude_Schaarbeekse_Kriek|Terroir - Oude Schaerbeekse Kriek]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Pescharina|Pescharina]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Pinot Gris|Pinot Gris]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Rabarber|Rabarber]]

* [[~~Het_Boerenerf_Riesling~~|~~Riesling~~]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Ravandel|Ravandel]]

* [[Het Boerenerf Roodneus|Roodneus]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Stekelbes|Stekelbes]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Symbiose|Symbiose]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Zomerkriek|Zomerkriek]]

===~~Gueuze~~===

=== Grape lambic ===

* [[~~Het_Boerenerf_Charent'euse~~|~~Charent'euse~~]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gewürztraminer|Gewürztraminer]]

* [[~~Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze_Erfgoed~~|~~Cuvée Héritage - Gueuze Erfgoed~~]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Pinot Gris|Pinot Gris]]

* [[~~Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze~~|~~Gueuze]]~~

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Riesling|Riesling]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Lambic'ado|Lambic'ado]]

* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oude_Gueuze|Oude Gueuze]]

== Photos ==

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 == Overview ==
-Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin founded Boerenerf in 2020. The company was built on the foundations of the renowned [[Eylenbosch_(Huizingen)|Eylenbosch Brewery,]] which closed it's doors in Huizingen in 1965. The Dutch word "Boerenerf" translates to "Farmstead," a nod to the old family farm where the original brewery began, which has been in the Eylenbosch family for generations. Today, the traditions continue in the old stables, where lambic and gueuze beers mature in barrels.
+Senne Eylenbosch and Vincent Alluin founded Boerenerf in 2020. The company was built on the foundations of the renowned [[Eylenbosch_(Huizingen)|Eylenbosch Brewery,]] which closed its doors in Huizingen in 1965. The Dutch word "Boerenerf" translates to "Farmstead," a nod to the old family farm where the original brewery began, which has been in the Eylenbosch family for generations. Today, the traditions continue in the old stables, where lambic and gueuze beers mature in barrels.
 Boerenerf uniquely combines the traditional craft of lambic blending with winemaking, skillfully merging tradition with innovation. This results in a diverse range of surprising blends of lambic, gueuze, cider, fruit beers, wines, and mead, all made with grapes from our own winery. At Boerenerf, three core values are central: Quality, Tradition, and Innovation. Year after year, Senne strives to blend authentic traditions with innovative and refreshing flavors. In this pursuit, centuries-old fermentation techniques are honored and preserved, resulting in surprising and unforgettable tastes.
-[[File:Boerenerf Eylenbosch.JPG|thumb|left|Het Boerenerf]]
+[[File:Boerenerf Eylenbosch.JPG|thumb|left|Boerenerf]]
 == History==
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-[[File:Courtyard Boerenerf Eylenbosch.jpg|thumb|right|Het Boerenerf courtyard]]
+[[File:Courtyard Boerenerf Eylenbosch.jpg|thumb|right|Boerenerf courtyard]]
 ==Brewing and Blending Process==
-Het Boerenerf is a blending facility and receives lambic wort from 5 different lambic brewers: [[Brouwerij_3_Fonteinen|3 Fonteinen]], [[Brouwerij_De_Troch|De Troch]], [[Brouwerij_Lindemans|Lindemans]], [[Den_Herberg|Den Herberg,]] and Angerik. The first lambic to be barreled was brewed at 3 Fonteinen in April 2020, forming the bulk of the first fruit lambic release in 2021. De Troch and Lindemans began supplying lambic wort in 2021, and Den Herberg and Angerik joined in 2022.
+Boerenerf is a blending facility which receives lambic wort from 5 different lambic brewers: [[Brouwerij_3_Fonteinen|3 Fonteinen]], [[Brouwerij_De_Troch|De Troch]], [[Brouwerij_Lindemans|Lindemans]], [[Den_Herberg|Den Herberg,]] and Angerik. The first lambic to be barreled was brewed at 3 Fonteinen in April 2020, forming the bulk of the first fruit lambic release in 2021. De Troch and Lindemans began supplying lambic wort in 2021, and Den Herberg and Angerik joined in 2022.
-Currently there is no in-house brewing installation. The first two batches of lambic were bottled manually on the farm, but since the 2022-2023 season, Boerenerf has used an automatic bottling line. The number of barrels grew rapidly from 25 in 2021, to around 80 in 2022, with a total capacity of about 25,000 liters.
+Currently there is no in-house brewing installation. The first two batches of lambic were bottled manually on the farm, but since the 2022-23 season, Boerenerf has used an automatic bottling line. The number of barrels grew rapidly from 25 in 2021, to around 80 in 2022, with a total capacity of about 25,000 L.
-In 2021, the first release of fruited lambic was unique in that all ingredients were sourced from the Zenne Valley and Pajottenland. Boerenerf's ambition remains to work as locally and organically as possible. The blending facility’s commercial season traditionally begins during Easter weekend, with the release of new beer batches. The variety in the beer lineup can vary annually depending on the fruit harvest. In 2022, Boerenerf released it's first traditional 'old gueuze,' named 'Cuvée Heritage', as a tribute to the Eylenbosch family ancestors.
+In 2021, the first release of fruited lambic was unique in that all ingredients were sourced from the Zenne Valley and Pajottenland. Boerenerf's ambition remains to work as locally and organically as possible. The blending facility’s commercial season traditionally begins during Easter weekend, with the release of new beer batches. The variety in the beer lineup can vary annually depending on the fruit harvest. In 2022, Boerenerf released its first traditional 'old gueuze,' named 'Cuvée Heritage', as a tribute to the Eylenbosch family ancestors.
-Lambic, cider, and mead are at the core of Boerenerf, reflecting the identity of the blending facility. An example of this is ‘Symbiose,’ a unique blend of lambic, cider, and mead, which has never before been commercially released by a lambic producer.
+Lambic, cider, and mead are at the core of Boerenerf, reflecting the identity of the blending facility. An example of this is ‘Symbiose,’ a unique blend of lambic, cider, and mead, which has never before been commercially released by a lambic producer. They also experiment with grapes (sometimes by blending them with other fruits), usually blending actual wine with lambic rather than macerating the fruits directly, leading to a specific expression.
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 [[File:Eylenbosch-348.jpg|right|300px]]
+===Gueuze===
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Charent'euse|Charent'euse]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze_Erfgoed|Cuvée Héritage - Gueuze Erfgoed]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze|Gueuze]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Lambic'ado|Lambic'ado]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oude_Gueuze|Oude Gueuze]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oude_Gueuze 1871|Oude Gueuze 1871]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Pineau des Charentes|Pineau des Charentes]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oloroso|Oloroso]]
 ===Fruit===
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_ Alsacien|Alsacien]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Ambrosia|Ambrosia]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Biet|Biet]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Cassis|Cassis]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Edelrood|Edelrood]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Framboos|Framboos]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Fluweel|Fluweel]]
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gewürztraminer|Gewürztraminer]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Kers|Kers]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Kriek|Kriek]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Kriek_Cider|Kriek - Cider]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Kri-vino|Kri-vino]]
-* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Kweepeerlambiek|Kweepeerlambiek]]
+* [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Kweepeerlambiek|Kweepeer]]
 * [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Kweepeerlambiek_met_Cider|Kweeperlambiek met Cider]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Mirabelle|Mirabelle]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Muscabella|Muscabella]]
+* [[Het Boerenerf_Mus'iek|Mus'iek]]
 * [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Oude Kers|Oude Kers]]
 * [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Oude_Kriek|Oude Kriek]]
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 * [[Boerenerf_Eylenbosch_Oude_Schaarbeekse_Kriek|Terroir - Oude Schaerbeekse Kriek]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Pescharina|Pescharina]]
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Pinot Gris|Pinot Gris]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Rabarber|Rabarber]]
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Riesling|Riesling]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Ravandel|Ravandel]]
+* [[Het Boerenerf Roodneus|Roodneus]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Stekelbes|Stekelbes]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Symbiose|Symbiose]]
 * [[Het_Boerenerf_Zomerkriek|Zomerkriek]]
-===Gueuze===
+=== Grape lambic ===
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Charent'euse|Charent'euse]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gewürztraminer|Gewürztraminer]]
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze_Erfgoed|Cuvée Héritage - Gueuze Erfgoed]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Pinot Gris|Pinot Gris]]
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Gueuze|Gueuze]]
+* [[Het_Boerenerf_Riesling|Riesling]]
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Lambic'ado|Lambic'ado]]
-* [[Het_Boerenerf_Oude_Gueuze|Oude Gueuze]]
 == Photos ==