NEW Vestingfeesten 2024 Collection

We're celebrating and creating history the tale way at Vestingfeesten 2024!

Hey there friends of tale! We're excited to share our latest adventure with you. We had the privilege of partnering with Historia Mundi to bring the past to life at the Vestingfeesten in Zoutleeuw!

Our Vesting Range: Beers and Cider Inspired by History

We collaborated with Tormales and Wijndomein Wideux to create two new beers and a cider that will transport you back in time. Our Vesting Range is a tribute to Zoutleeuw's rich history, with recipes inspired by the past.

Vestingbier Tale 1700: A Sour Beer with a Twist

• 4.5% ABV
• Brewed with oats and barley malt, seasoned according to old writings from KU Leuven
• A hint of sourness from wooden barrel storage - interesting, right?

Vestingbier Tormales 1700: A Refreshing Beer with a Kick

• 4.5% ABV
• Brewed with oats and barley malt, seasoned according to old writings from KU Leuven
• Light and crisp with a spicy finish - perfect for sipping on a sunny day!

Vestingcider Wideux 1700: A Cider Steeped in Tradition

• 12.5% ABV
• Made with love according to a family recipe from 1938
• Apples from our own orchards, pressed and fermented with a second fermentation in the bottle - talk about a labour of love!

Zoutleeuw -  A Town Brewed with History

Like other strategically interesting places in present-day Belgium, Zoutleeuw was a hotspot for military activity in the 17th and 18th centuries. Various battles took place over a period of barely 30 years, with one fight having more consequences than the other. The region had a constant military presence during that period, partly due to Zoutleeuw's role as a fortress.

Zoutleeuw, a Brabant border town located on the trade route from the Rhineland to the North Sea and transition to the Kleine Gete, acquired strategic significance due to its location. At the beginning of the 17th century, the central government in Brussels decided to fortify Zoutleeuw. The 14th-century city ramparts and walls of Zoutleeuw were reinforced from 1642 with a “bastioned system” of fortifications: with wide earth walls, moats, bastions, etc. In addition, the “Spanish citadel” was constructed in 1670-79.

We hope you enjoy our Vesting Range beers and cider, inspired by Zoutleeuw's fascinating history! Let's raise a glass to good times and making memories together!

Cheers to History - and Good Times!