The Lambikstoempers are the proud ambassadors of lambic and gueuze. Since 1999, they have been bringing lovers of regional beer together through tastings, tours, walks and more. Their mission? To keep the rich beer culture of the Pajottenland and the Zenne Valley alive, through knowledge, passion and a good dose of conviviality.
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The Beer Lovers’ Association was founded in the heart of Lambiekland and quickly became a household name in the region, with a calendar full of activities that blend tradition and fun. Every year, they organise the Beer Weekend and the Day of the Oude Geuze in Halle, where visitors can sample around eighty lambic beers, ranging from pure, flat lambic to Oude Geuze and fruity creations.
Their passion doesn’t stop at tasting alone. The Lambikstoempers are committed to preserving the region’s identity and to securing recognition of Belgian beer as cultural heritage. They strive to protect and celebrate the brewing tradition, lifestyle and gastronomy of the Zenne Valley. At the same time, they remain curious and innovative, as evidenced by their own creations: the Cuvée Lambikstoemper 2014 in collaboration with Brouwerij Boon, the 2019 edition with Lindemans and the 2024 version with Timmermans.
As members of the national beer tasters’ association Zythos vzw, the Lambikstoempers are right at the heart of Belgian beer culture. Every year, they award the Golden Lambikstoemper to a hospitality establishment that showcases lambic in the finest possible way. And if you listen carefully to the stories in Halle, you’ll even hear how the famous Duvel Tripel Hop once came about as a result of a bet with this club.