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JOHN MARTIN
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One hundred years ago, settling in Belgium in 1909, the famous British master brewer John Martin said : «only connoisseurs can appreciate beers like mine». For a century now, three generations of "The Finest Drinks Company” have offered a fabulous voyage into the world of truly amazing drinks. Today, every second, day and night, two of our finest beers are savoured by lovers of finest Ales somewhere in the world ! Thanks to a unique blend of English tradition, Belgian savoir-faire and a hint of daring, our special beers are treasures that we just want you to discover !
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More than 300 Years, Timmermans has kept alive the tradition of the true lambic. This unique beer is brewed on the basis of 30% wheat in Itterbeek, in the oldest brewerie still working. At its origin lies a miracle: microbes in the air of the Senne valley enter the wort and cause spontaneous fermentation. This is why a true lambic is brewed only within a 15 km radius of Brussels, in the area known as Pajottenland. Since 1993, Martin's Finest Beer Selection has been proud to preserve this authentic part of the heritage of the land of beer.The World's oldest Lambic Brewery !
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Timmermans: Oldest Lambic brewery in the world, brewing a very special and delicious sour beer thanks to the spontaneous fermentation.
Waterloo: This 100% natural craft beer originated in one of the oldest breweries in Belgium, the “Brasserie du Marché” (Market Brewery) in Braine-L'Alleud (Waterloo), which was founded in 1456. In 1815, the forces allied against Napoleon drank this beer, which was recognised for giving “Strength” and “Courage”, during the battle of Waterloo. Its triple-fermentation old-style brewing from delicately selected malts and hops gives this beer a powerful, spicy taste...To be drunk in moderation!
Bourgogne des Flandres: Bourgogne des Flandres is the real taste of Bruges. The mixed fermentation is what makes this beer so special. The top-fermented brown ale is subtly blended with the best spontaneously fermented lambic, which is then matured in oak barrels for many months. It is this process that gives the red-brown beer a rich, creamy finish. In addition, this unique beer received a Superior Taste Award from the International Taste & Quality Institute in 2015. A panel of European sommeliers gave the beer's complexity high ratings after an evaluation based on the first impression, the visual aspect, flavour, taste and mouthfeel.
Martin's Pale Ale and IPA: In the early 20th century, the Englishman John Martin left his native land and settled in Antwerp, where he founded the company that now still bears his name. He decided to import beer directly from England in oak barrels. His first product on the Belgian market was Martin's Real Ale, followed by Martin's IPA and then Martin's Pale Ale. Now, just over 100 years later, the brewery's range offers again these 3 special beers, brewed according to the finest English tradition. Martin's brewery has developed under the leadership of the founder's grandson, Anthony, and it is the only brewery in Belgium that offers such a typically British range of pale ale.
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Waterloo Triple: Belgian Gold Medal 2015 at the “World Beer Award”
Timmermans Oude Gueuze: Belgian Best Sour Beer 2015 at the “World Beer Award”
Bourgogne des Flandres Brown: Superior Taste Award (Award du Goût Supérieur) par l'International Taste & Quality Institute.
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