04 The beginning... grain
On our last visit to 'THE' (BEST) BEER country in the world, Belgium, we had the fabulous opportunity to photograph in 'De Dolle Brouwers', a Microbrewery based in Esen in the province of West Flanders. The name means, literally, "the mad brewers" and this attitude is reflected in their whimsical graphics and adventurous brewing style.
"A microbrewery is a small brewery with a limited production capacity which, of necessity, produces labour intensive hand-crafted beers."
Artisanasal, because they still use the traditional methods and prime, natural and local ingredients, the grain, the hops...
The building housing the brewery is believed to date from 1835 and has a long brewing history since its inception by local doctor Louis Nevejan, having become the Costenoble brewery in approximately 1882 and remaining in that family for three generations. It was defunct when purchased by the brothers Herteleer and restored to function as a brewery in 1980. The brewer bought his machines from a no longer in use distillary in Scotland. Everything was freshly painted and neat, it was an interesting experience. A story to come, this is just the beginning...
Their main beer is Oerbier (9% ), meaning "original beer", this was the brewery's first product. It bears the motto "Nat en Straf", meaning "wet and strong". Addition of lactobacillus gives the beer a somewhat tart taste when aged. Hopped with Poperinge-grown Goldings.
And Stille Nacht (12%) Meaning "Silent Night". The brewery also releases annual "Reserva" and "Special Reserva" versions which are wood-aged and have an enhanced sour quality.
Beer in Belgium varies from the popular pale lager to lambic beer and Flemish red. Belgian beer-brewing's origins go back to the Middle Ages. There are approximately 125 breweries in the country, ranging from international giants to microbreweries. In Europe, only Germany, France and the United Kingdom are home to more breweries. Belgian breweries produce about 800 standard beers. When special one-off beers are included, the total number of Belgian beer brands is approximately 8,700. Belgians drink 93 litres of beer a year on average! Belgium, where a centuries-old tradition of artisan beer and cask ale production had never died out...
Lead and enjoy a good life, do and say things that enrich... and do not forget to tell the people close to you, how much you love them!
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
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WHAT PART of DO NOT USE is it that you DO NOT UNDERSTAND?
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Also I often upload more than one image at the same time, I see a tendency to only view the last uploaded...
04 The beginning... grain
On our last visit to 'THE' (BEST) BEER country in the world, Belgium, we had the fabulous opportunity to photograph in 'De Dolle Brouwers', a Microbrewery based in Esen in the province of West Flanders. The name means, literally, "the mad brewers" and this attitude is reflected in their whimsical graphics and adventurous brewing style.
"A microbrewery is a small brewery with a limited production capacity which, of necessity, produces labour intensive hand-crafted beers."
Artisanasal, because they still use the traditional methods and prime, natural and local ingredients, the grain, the hops...
The building housing the brewery is believed to date from 1835 and has a long brewing history since its inception by local doctor Louis Nevejan, having become the Costenoble brewery in approximately 1882 and remaining in that family for three generations. It was defunct when purchased by the brothers Herteleer and restored to function as a brewery in 1980. The brewer bought his machines from a no longer in use distillary in Scotland. Everything was freshly painted and neat, it was an interesting experience. A story to come, this is just the beginning...
Their main beer is Oerbier (9% ), meaning "original beer", this was the brewery's first product. It bears the motto "Nat en Straf", meaning "wet and strong". Addition of lactobacillus gives the beer a somewhat tart taste when aged. Hopped with Poperinge-grown Goldings.
And Stille Nacht (12%) Meaning "Silent Night". The brewery also releases annual "Reserva" and "Special Reserva" versions which are wood-aged and have an enhanced sour quality.
Beer in Belgium varies from the popular pale lager to lambic beer and Flemish red. Belgian beer-brewing's origins go back to the Middle Ages. There are approximately 125 breweries in the country, ranging from international giants to microbreweries. In Europe, only Germany, France and the United Kingdom are home to more breweries. Belgian breweries produce about 800 standard beers. When special one-off beers are included, the total number of Belgian beer brands is approximately 8,700. Belgians drink 93 litres of beer a year on average! Belgium, where a centuries-old tradition of artisan beer and cask ale production had never died out...
Lead and enjoy a good life, do and say things that enrich... and do not forget to tell the people close to you, how much you love them!
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN (BY LAW!!!) TO USE ANY OF MY image or TEXT on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved
WHAT PART of DO NOT USE is it that you DO NOT UNDERSTAND?
I find my images on numerous blogs and websites EVERY DAY, without my permission!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why not view the set as a slide-show?
Also I often upload more than one image at the same time, I see a tendency to only view the last uploaded...