De Koninck Brewery, Protected brewery in Antwerp, Belgium.
Description
This brewery in Antwerp produces Belgian beer using open fermentation and wooden cask aging techniques that give the beer its character. Visitors touring the facility see the large fermentation tanks and barrel rooms where the aging happens.
History
The brewery was founded in 1833 at the site of a former inn called De Plaisante Hof under the ownership of Johannes Vervliet. The location grew over time to become a center for local beer production in the region.
Culture
The signature bolleke glass appears in local bars throughout the city as the standard vessel for serving the house beer. This simple drinking tradition connects regular visitors and locals to a practice that remains unchanged over generations.
Practical
The site welcomes individual visitors and offers regular tastings without large group requirements. It's helpful to check opening times in advance and to plan ahead if you're visiting with a larger group.
Did you know?
A preserved boundary stone on the grounds features a carved hand marking ancient merchant trading rights in the area. This stone reveals how toll privileges once shaped commerce passing through the city.
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