Brasserie Cantillon

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​​Overview

​TYPE: Blender/Brewery (BD/BY)
HOOD: Cureghem
STREET: Rue Gheude 56
​TRANSIT: Metro/Chrono/S Map​
HOMEPAGE: Cantillon
​​TAPS: Yes
FOOD: No

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The Full Pour

This, quite honestly, is the one. For many gueuze-heads, it is the main reason they've journeyed to Brussels in the first place. Cantillon is the stuff that legends are made of, rightfully owning a top spot on any respectable pilgrim's Brussels itinerary. To be sure, you don't even have to be a fan of spontaneously fermented beer to appreciate the importance of this historical landmark. In fact, this one is near tops for ALL beer experiences in Europe, it's that significant. Founded in 1900, family-owned Cantillon is world renowned for forging exceptional Lambic, Gueuze, Kriek and Faro beers. In the last 10 years, as sour beers have witnessed a significant increase in worldwide popularity, this brewery has found itself in the spot light of its many adoring fans.

Your first visit may go something like this . . . as you approach the unassuming block, amongst unassuming buildings, in an unassuming neighborhood, you briefly wonder if you're even in the right place. After consulting your map yet again, you look up, and happily spot the iconic (and tipsy) beer chap perched on the edge of the building. Your already racing heart now skips a beat, as you step back and witness the glorious words "Brasserie Cantillon" painted above you. Your quest is over, or has it only just begun? A pull on the door functions accordingly, but strangely unexpectedly. Go ahead, step into the darkness, step back in time, where everything is still functioning as it did over 100 years ago. Yes, this will be a feast for your beer senses. ​

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Why Is This On THL?

Lambic/gueuze style beers are a favorite of The Hop Leaves. While feral beer nerds may get the most out of a visit to Cantillon, there is much to be appreciated here beyond the beer offerings. The Museum of the Gueuze is full of ancient equipment, providing an up-close-and-personal view of how things were done back in the day. And, mind blowingly, most are still being used today. This place is significant, surviving the demise of over 100 breweries in Brussels' past. After the tour, relax in the always cheery tasting room. As you sip that nectar, take a minute to ponder the fact that if this brewery was moved, the beer would taste completely different. 

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What's nearby?
(<2k/1.25m)

MORE HOP LEAVES:
Brussels Beer Project
La Porte Noire
Malt Attacks
​Moeder Lambic Fontainas
Nüetnigenough
​Poechenellekelder

FOOD OPTIONS:
​Nüetnigenough

WALKS/SIGHTS:
Grand Place
Magritte Museum

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