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Lambiek Fabriek is a Lambic brewing and blendery located in Sint Pieters Leeuw established in 2016. They produce their own Lambic that is brewed on-site at Belgoo BreweryLambiek Fabriek produce their Lambic by a traditional Lambic recipe, that consists of approximately +/- 35% wheat and +/- 65% malted barley and aged pellet hops. They are in possession of a stainless steel koelschip (a shallow, flat metal pan called a coolship in English), which is divided into two equal halves of 1,200 liters each; thus, a full brew at Belgoo will fill the koelship.
By cooling their wort in koelschips, they make use of natural inoculation by yeast and bacteria native to the very limited geographical area, Payottenland in the Zenne valley near Brussels. Here there is the right composition of microorganisms in the air.
The fermentation of Lambic isn’t something which is able year long, as it’s only from mid October to mid May, where the average temperature in the area is approx. 15 degrees Celsius. In the summer, there are too many unwanted bacteria in the air.
Since 2016 they have released numerous Lambic and Gueuze variants, and have had their ups – downs and overcome the struggle of being 100 % independent owned. They work hard, push them self’s. They have a strong will and do everything by themselves. That means brewing, bottling, cleaning and paperwork. They work under the motto: ‘resting is rusting, sleeping is a waste of time and stopping is not an option – No Brett No Glory!
Since the beginning of 2020 Lambiek Fabriek have been a member of Horal – HORAL, an acronym for Hoge Raad voor Ambachtelijke Lambikbieren. In English – The High Council for Traditional Lambic Beers. They are a consortium of Lambic brewers and blenders that works together to promote Lambic beers, brewing, and culture in Belgium.
2020 was also the year where Lambiek Fabriek got Bio (organic) certified.
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