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'''Facebook:''' https://www.facebook.com/p/WOFD-Vergistingen-100090311506781/ <br>

'''Instagram''' https://www.instagram.com/wofd_vergistingen/

'''Instagram''' https://www.instagram.com/wofd_vergistingen/ <br>

'''Email:''' vergistingen@wofd.be

==Overview==

The blendery was created in 2022 by friends Bram, Steven and Wout in Kortrijk, in the western part of Belgium close to the French border. The actual blending takes place in a warehouse in Dottignies.

The blendery was created in 2022 by friends Bram, Steven, and Wout in Kortrijk, in the western part of Belgium close to the French border. The actual blending takes place in a warehouse in Dottignies.

The idea for the project came to the group of friends during an evening enjoying beers by skilled blenders at restaurant De Gebrande Winning, right after the first Covid lockdown. When driving home the next day, Bram, Steven and Wout started putting things in motion. They started planning, looking for a space, searching for quality fruits to source as well as lambic, and took two lambic blending courses to make sure they would do things the right way. On May 2022, the first macerations started.

== History / Other Notes ==

The ~~very first~~ beers ~~were presented to~~ the ~~public in June 2023 during~~ the ~~Carnivale Brettanomyces festival~~ in ~~Amsterdam~~. ~~The positive feedback received during the event pushed the friends~~ to ~~decide on turning WOFD into an actual company~~, ~~allowing them~~ to ~~provide beers for as many enthusiasts as possible~~.

The idea for this project came to the trio of friends one evening while enjoying quality blended beers at the restaurant De Gebrande Winning, just after the first COVID-19 lockdown. While driving home the following day, Bram, Steven, and Wout began setting plans in motion. They started looking for a space and searching for quality fruits to source. Additionally, they took two lambic blending courses to ensure they would do things the proper way. On May 2022, the first macerations started.

The ~~philosophy behind WOFD Vergistingen is~~ to ~~produce fruity blends that are very refreshing but not too acidic~~, ~~rather very fruity and easy to drink with~~ the ~~conviction that one should be able~~ to ~~enjoy multiple glasses of their beers on~~ a ~~sunny summer evening. They should remain complex enough~~ to ~~keep sparking interest throughout the entire tasting process. These goals could be reached by using actual fruits, but also herbs or modern hops~~.

The very first beers were presented to the public in June, 2023 during the Carnivale Brettanomyces festival in Amsterdam. The positive feedback received during the event encouraged the friends to grow WOFD into a commercial operation, allowing them to provide more beers for lambic enthusiasts.

The lambics used in WOFD blends ~~ranges~~ from 1-year-old to 5-year-old and is sourced from various brewers :

The philosophy behind WOFD Vergistingen is to produce fruity blends that are refreshing, but not too acidic. The beers are rather fruit forward and easy to drink, with the conviction that one should be able to enjoy multiple glasses on a sunny summer evening. The complexities should continually spark interest throughout the entire tasting process. These goals may be reached by using real fruits, as well as herbs and modern hops.

The lambics used in WOFD blends range from 1-year-old to 5-year-old and are sourced from various brewers, including:

* De Troch

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* Brouwerij Angerik

The fruits are sourced where they are judged to be at their best ~~at the time~~ they are needed; either from a wholesale supplier or from a farmer ~~directly~~. The grapes, mainly Pinot Noir and Gamay, are ~~being~~ sourced from a wine domain in the western ~~part~~ of Belgium.

The fruits are sourced from where they are judged to be at their best, based on when they are needed (either from a wholesale supplier or directly from a farmer). The grapes, mainly Pinot Noir and Gamay, are sourced from a wine domain in the western region of Belgium.

== Side Notes ==

WOFD (or rather "wofd") means 'head' in the Kortrijk dialect and refers to the primary fermentation that plays a crucial role in the lambic used for these wonderful fruity beers. And if you drink too much of it, the logo on the bottle (a head filled with bubbles) refers to the local saying: 'I have a head.' The names of the first beers are inspired by episodes of FC de Kampioenen, a locally famous comedy TV series on the VRT Belgian channel, and other ~~comedy~~ shows with comical episode titles will continue to ~~be an~~ inspiration for future beer names.

WOFD (or rather "wofd") means 'head' in the Kortrijk dialect and refers to the primary fermentation that plays a crucial role in the lambic used for these wonderful fruity beers. And if you drink too much of it, the logo on the bottle (a head filled with bubbles) refers to the local saying: 'I have a head.' The names of the first beers are inspired by episodes of FC de Kampioenen, a locally famous comedy TV series on the VRT Belgian channel, and other shows with comical episode titles will continue to provide inspiration for future beer names.

In general, the WOFD Vergistingen crew does not take themselves too seriously as ~~it reflects~~ in the ~~name~~ of the company, ~~of the~~ beers and in their social media posts. However, ~~this does not mean that~~ Bram, Steven and Wout ~~do not take very seriously~~ the level of quality that goes into their beers, as they aim to reach the highest standards possible.

In general, the WOFD Vergistingen crew does not take themselves too seriously, as is reflected in the names of the company, beers, and in their social media posts. However, Bram, Steven, and Wout are quite serious regarding the level of quality that goes into their beers, as they aim to reach the highest standards possible.

The beers are poured at various events and are being released to people who have shown interest through a mailing list. Currently there is only one bar in Belgium that pours WOFD beers: Hops and More in Leuven.

~~For~~ the future, WOFD Vergistingen ~~will keep aiming at~~ producing enjoyable lambics ~~and~~ the occasional (hybrid) blend with befriended blenders. The project will remain a small-scale operation as the blendery is a hobby that has gotten ~~already~~ a little bit out of hand according to them.

In the future, WOFD Vergistingen aims to continue producing enjoyable lambics, as well as the occasional (hybrid) blend with befriended blenders. The project will remain a small-scale operation, as the blendery is a hobby that has already gotten a little bit out of hand, according to them.

== Beers ==

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 '''Facebook:''' https://www.facebook.com/p/WOFD-Vergistingen-100090311506781/ <br>
-'''Instagram''' https://www.instagram.com/wofd_vergistingen/
+'''Instagram''' https://www.instagram.com/wofd_vergistingen/ <br>
+'''Email:''' vergistingen@wofd.be
 ==Overview==
-The blendery was created in 2022 by friends Bram, Steven and Wout in Kortrijk, in the western part of Belgium close to the French border. The actual blending takes place in a warehouse in Dottignies.
+The blendery was created in 2022 by friends Bram, Steven, and Wout in Kortrijk, in the western part of Belgium close to the French border. The actual blending takes place in a warehouse in Dottignies.
-The idea for the project came to the group of friends during an evening enjoying beers by skilled blenders at restaurant De Gebrande Winning, right after the first Covid lockdown. When driving home the next day, Bram, Steven and Wout started putting things in motion. They started planning, looking for a space, searching for quality fruits to source as well as lambic, and took two lambic blending courses to make sure they would do things the right way. On May 2022, the first macerations started.
+== History / Other Notes ==
-The very first beers were presented to the public in June 2023 during the Carnivale Brettanomyces festival in Amsterdam. The positive feedback received during the event pushed the friends to decide on turning WOFD into an actual company, allowing them to provide beers for as many enthusiasts as possible.
+The idea for this project came to the trio of friends one evening while enjoying quality blended beers at the restaurant De Gebrande Winning, just after the first COVID-19 lockdown. While driving home the following day, Bram, Steven, and Wout began setting plans in motion. They started looking for a space and searching for quality fruits to source. Additionally, they took two lambic blending courses to ensure they would do things the proper way. On May 2022, the first macerations started.
-The philosophy behind WOFD Vergistingen is to produce fruity blends that are very refreshing but not too acidic, rather very fruity and easy to drink with the conviction that one should be able to enjoy multiple glasses of their beers on a sunny summer evening. They should remain complex enough to keep sparking interest throughout the entire tasting process. These goals could be reached by using actual fruits, but also herbs or modern hops.
+The very first beers were presented to the public in June, 2023 during the Carnivale Brettanomyces festival in Amsterdam. The positive feedback received during the event encouraged the friends to grow WOFD into a commercial operation, allowing them to provide more beers for lambic enthusiasts.
-The lambics used in WOFD blends ranges from 1-year-old to 5-year-old and is sourced from various brewers :
+The philosophy behind WOFD Vergistingen is to produce fruity blends that are refreshing, but not too acidic. The beers are rather fruit forward and easy to drink, with the conviction that one should be able to enjoy multiple glasses on a sunny summer evening. The complexities should continually spark interest throughout the entire tasting process. These goals may be reached by using real fruits, as well as herbs and modern hops.
+The lambics used in WOFD blends range from 1-year-old to 5-year-old and are sourced from various brewers, including:
 * De Troch
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 * Brouwerij Angerik
-The fruits are sourced where they are judged to be at their best at the time they are needed; either from a wholesale supplier or from a farmer directly. The grapes, mainly Pinot Noir and Gamay, are being sourced from a wine domain in the western part of Belgium.
+The fruits are sourced from where they are judged to be at their best, based on when they are needed  (either from a wholesale supplier or directly from a farmer). The grapes, mainly Pinot Noir and Gamay, are sourced from a wine domain in the western region of Belgium.
 == Side Notes ==
-WOFD (or rather "wofd") means 'head' in the Kortrijk dialect and refers to the primary fermentation that plays a crucial role in the lambic used for these wonderful fruity beers. And if you drink too much of it, the logo on the bottle (a head filled with bubbles) refers to the local saying: 'I have a head.' The names of the first beers are inspired by episodes of FC de Kampioenen, a locally famous comedy TV series on the VRT Belgian channel, and other comedy shows with comical episode titles will continue to be an inspiration for future beer names.
+WOFD (or rather "wofd") means 'head' in the Kortrijk dialect and refers to the primary fermentation that plays a crucial role in the lambic used for these wonderful fruity beers. And if you drink too much of it, the logo on the bottle (a head filled with bubbles) refers to the local saying: 'I have a head.' The names of the first beers are inspired by episodes of FC de Kampioenen, a locally famous comedy TV series on the VRT Belgian channel, and other shows with comical episode titles will continue to provide inspiration for future beer names.
-In general, the WOFD Vergistingen crew does not take themselves too seriously as it reflects in the name of the company, of the beers and in their social media posts. However, this does not mean that Bram, Steven and Wout do not take very seriously the level of quality that goes into their beers, as they aim to reach the highest standards possible.
+In general, the WOFD Vergistingen crew does not take themselves too seriously, as is reflected in the names of the company, beers, and in their social media posts. However, Bram, Steven, and Wout are quite  serious regarding the level of quality that goes into their beers, as they aim to reach the highest standards possible.
 The beers are poured at various events and are being released to people who have shown interest through a mailing list. Currently there is only one bar in Belgium that pours WOFD beers: Hops and More in Leuven.
-For the future, WOFD Vergistingen will keep aiming at producing enjoyable lambics and the occasional (hybrid) blend with befriended blenders. The project will remain a small-scale operation as the blendery is a hobby that has gotten already a little bit out of hand according to them.
+In the future, WOFD Vergistingen aims to continue producing enjoyable lambics, as well as the occasional (hybrid) blend with befriended blenders. The project will remain a small-scale operation, as the blendery is a hobby that has already gotten a little bit out of hand, according to them.
 == Beers ==