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 requested 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, which was already in barrels, was named and provided for this celebration. <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 ContrôléeD'origine Controlee. Une «Brabançonne» qui ravit le palais Brabanconne Qui Ravit Le Palais]</ref><ref name=“Opa-gids”> Piet Sierens, http://www.wiels.nl/Opa-gids.txt</ref> == Unsubstantiated Stories ==Unconfirmed stories say that this beer was not originally made for the Koningsfeesten, but instead was already in progress and happened to be available when De Hondt requested a special blend.
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