Brouwerij ‘t Anker
One of the oldest breweries in Belgium known for its beer called "Gouden Carolus".
Location
Mechelen - Antwerpen.
Beers
Bieren: gouden Carolus: Clasic, Tripel, hopsinjoor, Ambrio; Cuvee van de Keizer, Cuvee van de Keizer Rood;; Gouden Carolus Christmas;;; Gouden Carolus Easter Beer, Blusser,Margriet / Anker Blond, Anker Herfstbok, Boscoulis, Nieuw: Lucifer
Open Days
24 February: open day 'Cuvee van de keizer': beer will be brewed from 7 a.m. in the presence of all those who want to attend. Registration via the brewery's website.
Visiting arrangements
Once the current renovation work has been completed, the brewery will be open to visitors, who will also have the opportunity to taste some of the brews. It is estimated that the brewery will be open again by September. The brasserie is scheduled to open by the Summer season.
Admission fee
To be determined
Languages
Dutch, English, French and German.
Telephone number / Contact
(0032) 015/28 71 47
Contact: Vincent Poullion: 0498/16,46,73)
Address
Guido Gezellelaan 49 - 2800 Mechelen
Beer tasting session
Once the renovation works have been completed.
Café / Restaurant
The brasserie will offer a wide range of beer-inspired recipes when it opens its doors to the public in the Summer of 2009 (upon completion of renovation works).
Info regarding food pairing (information leaflets, cookery book, etc.)
recipes: http://www.hetanker.be/nl/recepten/index.php
The winning dishes from the restaurants who won the "Beer & Gastronomy Award" were prepared on the basis of the range of beers brewed by "Brouwerij 't Anker".
Beer on sale in the brewery
Yes
Special arrangements
"Hotel Carolus" will remain open while the renovation work is being carried out. Special arrangements will be on offer again from the Autumn (after renovation).
Additional information
The brewery recently purchased the 'Lucifer' brand from the "Duvel Moortgat" brewery (27/01/2009). The brewery also plans to launch its own city beer from Mechelen at the end of May.