Brasserie Goossens - Revision history

Matt: /* History */

2021-04-07T14:37:00Z

History

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	==History==		==History==

	The Goossens Brewery was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century. The brewery was also known as "Brouwerij Sint Gertrude", and finally ceased operations in the 1960's. A 1967 listing of lambic brewers still included a "Br. Sinte Gertrude".		The Goossens Brewery was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant, which once produced floor-malted barley. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century. The brewery was also known as "Brouwerij Sint Gertrude", and finally ceased operations in the 1960's. A 1967 listing of lambic brewers still included a "Br. Sinte Gertrude".

	According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."		According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."

Matt: corrected History

2021-04-07T14:35:34Z

corrected History

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	==History==		==History==

	The Goossens Brewery was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century~~, and Paul Goossens preceded him. Goossens first allied with De Boeck in 1938, then later merged into Brasseries Unies in 1960~~. The brewery finally ceased operations in ~~1968~~.		The Goossens Brewery was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century. The brewery was also known as "Brouwerij Sint Gertrude", and finally ceased operations in the 1960's. A 1967 listing of lambic brewers still included a "Br. Sinte Gertrude".

	According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."		According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."

Matt: /* History */

2020-07-10T20:59:22Z

History

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	==History==		==History==

	The Goossens Brewery was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century. Goossens first allied with De Boeck in 1938, then later merged into Brasseries Unies in 1960. The brewery finally ceased operations in 1968.		The Goossens Brewery was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century, and Paul Goossens preceded him. Goossens first allied with De Boeck in 1938, then later merged into Brasseries Unies in 1960. The brewery finally ceased operations in 1968.

	According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."		According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."

Matt: /* Photos */

2020-07-10T19:29:25Z

Photos

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	File:Goossens_interior.jpg\|Old mill inside the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be		File:Goossens_interior.jpg\|Old mill inside the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be
	File:Brouwerij_Goossens.jpg\|Undated photo taken at the former Goossens brewery. Source: Schepdaal.be		File:Brouwerij_Goossens.jpg\|Undated photo taken at the former Goossens brewery. Source: Schepdaal.be
			File:Goosens-Appelmans-article.jpg\|2002 news article about Frans Appelmans and Yvette Mary restoring the Goossens brewery. (Dutch) Source: Thierry Van Linthoudt
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Matt: added note about the site restoration by Appelmans

2020-07-10T19:19:09Z

added note about the site restoration by Appelmans

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	==21st Century Revival==		==21st Century Revival==

	In March 2016, the brewery site was ~~purchased by~~ the Kestemont family after a year on the market. According to a 2016 article, a new brewery is planned for the site.[https://bit.ly/2D853cA 1] After nearly 60 years, operations at the brewery have resumed once again in early 2019. Several hundred barrels of lambic have already been produced, holding over 20,000 liters. Francis Kestemont and his son Lias will oversee brewery operations, producing gueuze and kriek with their own Schaerbeek cherries within the next three years. A brasserie named Het Zesde Seizoen (The Sixth Season) is also planned for the site.		In 1990, the brewery property was purchased from the heirs of the Goossens family, and was restored by Frans Appelmans and Yvette Mary, who also ran a construction business on the site.

			In March 2016, the brewery site was sold to the Kestemont family after a year on the market. According to a 2016 article, a new brewery is planned for the site.[https://bit.ly/2D853cA 1] After nearly 60 years, operations at the brewery have resumed once again in early 2019. Several hundred barrels of lambic have already been produced, holding over 20,000 liters. Francis Kestemont and his son Lias will oversee brewery operations, producing gueuze and kriek with their own Schaerbeek cherries within the next three years. A brasserie named Het Zesde Seizoen (The Sixth Season) is also planned for the site.

	==Beers==		==Beers==

Matt at 14:35, 8 July 2019

2019-07-08T14:35:27Z

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	According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."		According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."

	~~In March 2016, the brewery site was purchased by the Kestemont family after a year on the market. According to a recent article, a new brewery is planned for the site.~~		==21st Century Revival==

	After ~~being closed for~~ nearly 60 years, operations at the brewery have resumed again in early 2019. Several hundred barrels of lambic have already been produced, holding over 20,000 liters.		In March 2016, the brewery site was purchased by the Kestemont family after a year on the market. According to a 2016 article, a new brewery is planned for the site.[https://bit.ly/2D853cA 1] After nearly 60 years, operations at the brewery have resumed once again in early 2019. Several hundred barrels of lambic have already been produced, holding over 20,000 liters. Francis Kestemont and his son Lias will oversee brewery operations, producing gueuze and kriek with their own Schaerbeek cherries within the next three years. A brasserie named Het Zesde Seizoen (The Sixth Season) is also planned for the site.
	Francis Kestemont and his son Lias will oversee brewery operations, producing gueuze and kriek with their own Schaerbeek cherries within the next three years. A brasserie named Het Zesde Seizoen (The Sixth Season) is also planned for the site.

	==Beers==		==Beers==

Matt at 18:47, 1 July 2019

2019-07-01T18:47:57Z

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	File:Plaquegoossens 255euros58.jpg\|Enamel sign. <br>Source: Pierre Tilquin		File:Plaquegoossens 255euros58.jpg\|Enamel sign. <br>Source: Pierre Tilquin
	File:Goossens_interior.jpg\|Old mill inside the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be		File:Goossens_interior.jpg\|Old mill inside the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be
	File:Brouwerij_Goossens.jpg\|Undated photo taken at the former Goossens brewery. Source: ~~Pierre Tilquin~~		File:Brouwerij_Goossens.jpg\|Undated photo taken at the former Goossens brewery. Source: Schepdaal.be
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Matt: /* History */

2019-07-01T16:49:16Z

History

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	==History==		==History==

	~~Brasserie~~ Goossens was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century. Goossens first allied with De Boeck in 1938, then later merged into Brasseries Unies in 1960. The brewery finally ceased operations in 1968.		The Goossens Brewery was founded in the village of Sint Gertrudis-Pede (Schepdaal) at [https://bit.ly/2TMlZKW Isabellastraat 16.] The farm brewery was in existence prior to 1767, which is the date of an early renovation marked on the keystone of the farmhouse. The brewery site was on a river, which served as a water source and powered the on-site maltings plant. Nestor Franciscus Goossens (b.1884) was the brewer during the 20th century. Goossens first allied with De Boeck in 1938, then later merged into Brasseries Unies in 1960. The brewery finally ceased operations in 1968.

	According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."		According to a recent account by Frank Boon in July, 2014: "I visited this brewery in early 1970. The coppers were not present anymore, but there was a coolship and mashtun (in cast iron). Capacity of about 40 HL. They sold nearly all their beer as young lambic in small wooden casks without pressure and in casks from 80L, 180L and 250L for farmers and cafés. Geuze and Kriek only small production. I don't know about malting. I know there was a malting unit at De Neve Brewery which was at approx. 200 meters distance from Nestor Goossens."

Matt: photo added

2019-07-01T16:48:35Z

photo added

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	==Photos==		==Photos==
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	File:Plaquegoossens 255euros58.jpg\|Enamel sign. <br>(Source: Pierre Tilquin)		File:Plaquegoossens 255euros58.jpg\|Enamel sign. <br>Source: Pierre Tilquin
	File:Goossens_interior.jpg\|Old mill inside the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be		File:Goossens_interior.jpg\|Old mill inside the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be
			File:Brouwerij_Goossens.jpg\|Undated photo taken at the former Goossens brewery. Source: Pierre Tilquin
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Matt: new photo of brewery added

2019-07-01T16:35:23Z

new photo of brewery added

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	[[List_of_Closed_Lambic_Breweries_and_Blenders\|←List of Closed Lambic Breweries and Blenders]]		[[List_of_Closed_Lambic_Breweries_and_Blenders\|←List of Closed Lambic Breweries and Blenders]]
	[[File:~~Goossens_interior~~.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|~~Old mill inside~~ the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be]]		[[File:Goossens.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|View of the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be]]
	==History==		==History==

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	File:Plaquegoossens 255euros58.jpg\|Enamel sign. <br>(Source: Pierre Tilquin)		File:Plaquegoossens 255euros58.jpg\|Enamel sign. <br>(Source: Pierre Tilquin)
			File:Goossens_interior.jpg\|Old mill inside the former Goossens brewery. Source: Nieuwsblad.be
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