Francisca Josina Vandersmissen was born in Hof ter Kwadewegen in Belgium's Pajottenland on a bed of hops and malt. The region’s noble beer lineage flowed freely through her veins. Years later, her sparkling appearance captivated Joos Frans Lindemans. In 1822, the young couple was wed and moved into the Vandersmissen farm brewery. Soon after, they started their family and began to brew lambic beer. Thus, Lindemans Brewery was born.
In celebration of
… our 200th anniversary, we honor the original ‘mother’ of our brewery by giving her name to our exclusive anniversary beer… introducing Oude Gueuze Anniversary Blend 2022 “Cuvée Francisca”.
Continuously growing and exploring
Lindemans Brewery continues to brew lambic, and so the ‘mother of all beers' still flows steadily through our beer taps in Vlezenbeek today. For 6 generations, our brewery has produced one of the world’s oldest beer styles with the greatest care and immense passion.
Soon, we will begin brewing high fermentation beers at a new site in Ruisbroek. These exciting new beer styles, along with a continued focus on our traditional lambic varieties, will allow us to bring new flavor profiles and experiences to fans all over the world. We look forward to this new chapter of growth and innovation while remaining a family-owned, Belgian lambic brewery.Discover it below.
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Come discover the magic of lambic beers during an unforgettable tour!
Lindemans Brewery is open for guided tours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The brewery is closed on weekends and holidays. ALL TOURS REQUIRE AN ADVANCE RESERVATION AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT
With the exception of the brewing room, the brewery is accessible to persons with limited mobility.
During this roughly 1-hour tour, a professional tour guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of lambic beers. You will learn everything from what makes the region unique to the history of the brewery and how lambic is manufactured.
Each tour is of course followed by a tasting of our beers (approximately 30 minutes). At the end of the tour, each visitor will receive a gift. Visitors may also purchase our lambic beers, glasses, and more at the Brewery.
Rates
Private tour
Are you visiting alone or with a group of up to 5 people total? Come and discover the wonderful world of lambic during an exclusive tour of our family-owned lambic brewery! The price for this experience is €70 per group. Following the tour, you can enjoy a guided tasting of some of our lambic beers for only €5 per person.
Group tour
Are you visiting with 6 people or more? Enjoy a visit at the affordable rate of €15 per person. This price includes both a guided tour of our family-owned lambic brewery and a delightful tasting of our lambic beers. Turn your visit into an unforgettable group experience.
We look forward to welcoming you!
| Groups up to 5 people | Groups of 6+ people |
|---|---|
| Private Tour | Group Tour |
| Price: €70 per group | Price: €15 per person |
| Tasting: €5 per person | Tasting included in tour price |
