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Jean-Pierre brewed three batches of lambic (November 1987, February 1989, and January 1990). He first aged this lambic in 650-liter wine barrels ("pijpen" or "pipes") from Spain. Next, the batches were finished in Old Tawny Superior Port barrels from Portugal and finally blended and bottled December 1990. | Jean-Pierre brewed three batches of lambic (November 1987, February 1989, and January 1990). He first aged this lambic in 650-liter wine barrels ("pijpen" or "pipes") from Spain. Next, the batches were finished in Old Tawny Superior Port 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. 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. 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). <ref name=“Brabanconne”>Christian Laport, [http://archives.lesoir.be/gueuze-d-origine-controlee-une-brabanconne-qui-ravit-le_t-19910518-Z03Z9Y.html Gueuze D'origine Controlee. Une Brabanconne Qui Ravit Le Palais</ref> | ||
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