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==History==
 
==History==
  
Brasserie de la Presse was founded in 1880, built in Uccle at Dekenijstraat 58, next to the town school. Also known as Brasserie Dits, Geuze and Kriek were it's specialties.
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In 1880, Brasserie de la Presse was founded in the town of Uccle. The brewery was built next to the town school at [https://bit.ly/2AAyimD Dekenijstraat 58.] It was also known as Brasserie Dits Fréres, and specialized in Geuze and Kriek. The brewery advertised its Gueuze with the following slogan: "Ne pas se laisser faire ... c'est la exiger GEUZE Robert DITS". Roughly translated, "Don't hesitate, demand Gueuze Robert Dits".  
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Between the two world wars, the brewery was run by the widow Dits and her son Robert. <ref name=Annuaire du Commerce>Annuaire du Commerce, 1914, 1935-40, and 1970-71.</ref> Until about 1965, Robert Dits continued running the brewery. Thereafter, the building was used as a beer warehouse. It was later used as a warehouse for dairy products and ice, named "Motta Belge". <ref name=Quintens>Bier en Brouwerijen te Brussel, Patricia Quintens, AVMB, 1996, page 219.</ref>
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==Beers==
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* Gueuze
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* Gueuze Robert Dits
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* Kriek
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* Krieken Lambic
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==Photos==
 
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The brewery advertised it's Gueuze with the following slogan: "Ne pas se laisser faire ... c'est la exiger GEUZE Robert DITS".
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[http://i.imgur.com/iX3ZYVF.jpg Brewery playing card]
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Between the two world wars, the brewery was run by the widow Dits and her son Robert. (Annuaire du Commerce, 1914, 1935-40, and 1970-71). Until about 1965, Robert Dits continued running the brewery. Thereafter, the building was used as a beer warehouse. It was later used as a warehouse for dairy products and ice, named "Motta Belge".  
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[http://i.imgur.com/VR2zWk9.jpg Brewery glass]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
Bier en Brouwerijen te Brussel, Patricia Quintens, 1996, p. 219.
 
 
CULOT, M. et al., Inventaire visuel de l'architecture industrielle á Bruxelles, 18 dln., Brussels, Archives d'Architecture Moderne, 1980-1982, Vol. Uccle fiche 10.
 
  
Annuaire du Commerce, J 914-1935 / 40-1970 / 71.
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1920's advertising sign, source: Timmermans brewery museum

History

In 1880, Brasserie de la Presse was founded in the town of Uccle. The brewery was built next to the town school at Dekenijstraat 58. It was also known as Brasserie Dits Fréres, and specialized in Geuze and Kriek. The brewery advertised its Gueuze with the following slogan: "Ne pas se laisser faire ... c'est la exiger GEUZE Robert DITS". Roughly translated, "Don't hesitate, demand Gueuze Robert Dits".

Between the two world wars, the brewery was run by the widow Dits and her son Robert. [1] Until about 1965, Robert Dits continued running the brewery. Thereafter, the building was used as a beer warehouse. It was later used as a warehouse for dairy products and ice, named "Motta Belge". [2]

Beers

  • Gueuze
  • Gueuze Robert Dits
  • Kriek
  • Krieken Lambic

Photos


Brewery playing card
Brewery glass

References

  1. Annuaire du Commerce, 1914, 1935-40, and 1970-71.
  2. Bier en Brouwerijen te Brussel, Patricia Quintens, AVMB, 1996, page 219.