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The future for Lindemans looks strong. Since 2006, the seventh generation of Lindemans has been in charge of the brewery. René’s son Geert (1968) now runs the administrative side of the brewery while Nestor’s son Dirk (1968) runs the brewing operations after having been involved with the brewery since 1993. Sadly, Nestor Lindemans passed away in 2008. For his part, René Lindemans is still involved in the brewery. He still opens the brewery in the morning and closes it at night, but spends most of his time with the future 8th generation of the Lindemans brewing family: three grandsons born in 2001, 2002, and 2010.<ref name=GeuzeKriek>Jef Van den Steen,[[Books#Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer|Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer]], 2012</ref><ref name=HoralLindemans>HORAL - Lindemans (Dutch), http://www.horal.be/en/members/lindemans-vlezenbeek</ref> Lindemans is a member of [[HORAL|HORAL]].
In 2013, with demand for lambic products increasing around the world, Lindemans began working on a new expansion that would increase the storage capacity to 170,000 hectoliters. At a cost of 15 million euros, the new space was dedicated on April 28, 2015. This new space houses a bottling line for 25cl bottles, more storage area for barrels, and new office space. The coolship and brewhouse remained intact.<ref name=LindemansPress> Lindemans Press Release - [http://lindemans.prezly.com/verdubbeling-brouwcapaciteit-en-personeel-brouwerij-lindemans-breidt-fors-uit-om-te-voldoen-aan-exponentieel-stijgende-vraag# Verdubbeling brouwcapaciteit en personeel], April 28, 2015 </ref>
==Brewing Process==