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Oud Beersel

Beersel, Flemish Brabant, Belgium · Est. 1882

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Tally's Take

Why this matters

A legendary Lambic blender beautifully saved from total extinction in 2005 by two young, dedicated fans.

02

The Museum

Timeline

  1. 1882
    Founded

    Oud Beersel begins brewing in Beersel, Flemish Brabant.

  2. 2005
    Reopened

    A legendary Lambic blender saved from extinction in 2005 by two young fans who revived the brand.

04

The Beer Library

Beers

Oude Geuze

Year-Round

Gueuze

ABV6.5%
IBU15

The brewery closed in 2002 after 120 years and was rescued by a local who had grown up beside it. Lambic depends on the wild yeast resident in a particular building, which is why saving the building mattered.

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