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| − | Founded by Jean Charles De Vleminck & Fils. in Strombeek-Bever, Belgium in 1892. Active under the name "Brouwerij du Drij Pikkel S.A." from 1904 until 1955. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Gueuze Lambic, Kriek, and Krieken Lambic. <ref name =DrijPikkelBeers>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050116101950/http://home.tiscali.be/proud2b/Codespostaux/1800/185301D01.htm Archived brewery listing (Proud2B)] </ref> Located at Boechoutlaan 245. In 1957 part of the brewery is converted into a tavern, which operated until the early 1970's. A dairy was also located in the former brewery complex at the same time as the tavern. A time later the entire brewery complex was bought by wine wholesaler H. Roscam, who performed a full restoration of the buildings, which are still in use today.<ref name=Verdwenen>Calderón, Adelijn, Verdwenen Brouwerijen Van Belgie, Mens & Cultuur, 2012. P. 457.</ref> <ref name =DrijPikkelHistory>[https://goo.gl/5KaOma Historical info - inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be] </ref> | + | Founded by Jean Charles De Vleminck & Fils. in Strombeek-Bever, Belgium in 1892. Active under the name "Brouwerij du Drij Pikkel S.A." from 1904 until 1955 when the brewery closed due to outstanding debts. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Gueuze Lambic, Kriek, and Krieken Lambic. <ref name =DrijPikkelBeers>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050116101950/http://home.tiscali.be/proud2b/Codespostaux/1800/185301D01.htm Archived brewery listing (Proud2B)] </ref> Located at Boechoutlaan 245. In 1957 part of the brewery is converted into a tavern, which operated until the early 1970's. A dairy was also located in the former brewery complex at the same time as the tavern. A time later the entire brewery complex was bought by wine wholesaler H. Roscam, who performed a full restoration of the buildings, which are still in use today.<ref name=Verdwenen>Calderón, Adelijn, Verdwenen Brouwerijen Van Belgie, Mens & Cultuur, 2012. P. 457.</ref> <ref name =DrijPikkelHistory>[https://goo.gl/5KaOma Historical info - inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be] </ref> |
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
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* 1896: Became Brasserie De Vleminck. <br> | * 1896: Became Brasserie De Vleminck. <br> | ||
* 1904: Incorporated as "Brouwerij du Drij Pikkel S.A.". <br> | * 1904: Incorporated as "Brouwerij du Drij Pikkel S.A.". <br> | ||
| + | * 1955: Brewery ceases operations. | ||
* 1957: Tavern added to brewery (possibly earlier). <br> | * 1957: Tavern added to brewery (possibly earlier). <br> | ||
* 1971(?): Tavern ceased operations. <br> | * 1971(?): Tavern ceased operations. <br> | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 26 August 2015
Contents
History
Founded by Jean Charles De Vleminck & Fils. in Strombeek-Bever, Belgium in 1892. Active under the name "Brouwerij du Drij Pikkel S.A." from 1904 until 1955 when the brewery closed due to outstanding debts. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Gueuze Lambic, Kriek, and Krieken Lambic. [1] Located at Boechoutlaan 245. In 1957 part of the brewery is converted into a tavern, which operated until the early 1970's. A dairy was also located in the former brewery complex at the same time as the tavern. A time later the entire brewery complex was bought by wine wholesaler H. Roscam, who performed a full restoration of the buildings, which are still in use today.[2] [3]
Timeline
- 1892: Founded as J. De Vleminck & Fils.
- 1896: Became Brasserie De Vleminck.
- 1904: Incorporated as "Brouwerij du Drij Pikkel S.A.".
- 1955: Brewery ceases operations.
- 1957: Tavern added to brewery (possibly earlier).
- 1971(?): Tavern ceased operations.
Beers
- Faro
- Gueuze
- Gueuze Lambic
- Kriek
- Krieken Lambic
Photos
Dry Pikkel tavern postcard.
(Source: Willy_Balasse, delcampe.net)
Dry Pikkel tavern postcard #2.
(Source: Cdp, delcampe.net)
Dry Pikkel coaster.
Dry Pikkel Gueuze Lambic sign.
Dry Pikkel Krieken Lambic sign.
References
- ↑ Archived brewery listing (Proud2B)
- ↑ Calderón, Adelijn, Verdwenen Brouwerijen Van Belgie, Mens & Cultuur, 2012. P. 457.
- ↑ Historical info - inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be