The Goossens Brewery was already in operation in the 18th century, but in 1968 the fires beneath the brewing kettles went out. That was until the Kestemont family, who run a horticultural business, bought the site. Master brewer Lias Kestemont is now once again producing a whole range of lambic beers using as many home-grown ingredients as possible, from the grain for brewing to the small fruits for maceration. Fun fact: the Pedemolen mill, featured in Bruegel’s paintings ‘The Return of the Herd’ and ‘The Magpie on the Gallows’, is nearby.
Find out more about Lambiekland and the various breweries and events
Practical
This brewery is part of the Lambiekland Passport.
The Wild Yeast Walk passes by the brewery.
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Location and accessibility
Space provided in the inner courtyard.
Story
Lambiek runs in brewmaster Lias Kestemont’s blood. He grew up in the heart of Lambiekland, amongst historic brewery names such as De Neve, Eylenbosch, het Spanuit and Goossens.
When his father, Francis Kestemont, came home one day and announced that he had bought the listed farmstead of the former Goossens Brewery, Lias’s passion found its purpose. In 2019, he began fermenting lambic in oak barrels there. Since 2021, he has also been brewing lambic himself, a tradition that dates back to the 18th century at this magnificent site in Sint-Gertrudis-Pede.
With his horticultural background, Lias knows better than anyone how to bring quality from the field to the barrel. The Kestemont family grows as much as possible themselves, from wheat to small fruits. Organic cultivation, incidentally. This results in a unique range: lambic beers with blueberries, gooseberries, rhubarb, apricots, raspberries, green grapes, and, of course, an Oude Kriek made with genuine Schaerbeek cherries.
Experience
The historic farmstead of Kestemont Brewery is a listed heritage site, where master brewer Lias will be delighted to let you sample his brews.
Visit and guided tour
Discover the rich history of our brewery on an interactive tour and round it off with a tasting of some of our beers. You can join us every Friday and Saturday.
🕙 Tours start at 1.30 pm. Alternative times can be arranged. Book via the website.
🧍🏻🧍🏻Guided tours available in Dutch, French, English and Italian. A guided tour lasts 90 minutes.
🦽 The bar and brewery on the ground floor are accessible. Adapted toilet facilities are available.
Bar and terrace
Feel free to pop in on Fridays and Saturdays to discover the beers from Kestemont Brewery. In the tasting room or on the summer terrace. For the little ones, there’s a climbing frame.
🚶🏻The Wild Yeast Walk takes you past the brewery and the bar.
Walking and cycling in the area
