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== History / Other Notes == | == History / Other Notes == | ||
Jean-Pierre brewed three batches of lambic (November 1987, February 1989, and January 1990). He first aged these batches in old Spanish 650-liter wine barrels ("pijpen" or "pipes"). Next, | Jean-Pierre brewed three batches of lambic (November 1987, February 1989, and January 1990). He first aged these batches in old Spanish 650-liter wine barrels ("pijpen" or "pipes"). Next, the batches were finished in Old Tawny Superior Port Wine barrels from Portugal and finally blended and bottled December 1990. | ||
Brabantiae was blended at the request of Francis De Hondt who asked that Cantillon to create a special cuvée to honor King Badouin (also Duke of Brabant) to celebrate the Koningsfeesten (King's Celebrations). This particular anniversary was special as it represented a triple anniversary for the King (30 years of marriage, 40 years of reign, and the King’s 60th birthday). | Brabantiae was blended at the request of Francis De Hondt who asked that Cantillon to create a special cuvée to honor King Badouin (also Duke of Brabant) to celebrate the Koningsfeesten (King's Celebrations). This particular anniversary was special as it represented a triple anniversary for the King (30 years of marriage, 40 years of reign, and the King’s 60th birthday). | ||