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We had one of the most amazing tours ever here. Our tour guide, Rudy, explained everything about the brewery in detail. We were able to meet and speak with the brewmaster, Peters Renders, during our tour as we came on a brew day (highly recommended). Brews take place during the cold months (late October through April) so recommend stopping by during that timeframe. You also must make a reservation in advance and this is highly recommended as you otherwise will be limited to buying bottles at a small window and viewing the facility from the exterior. They do not seem to have a tap room open to the public other than for tours and special events. This is the largest lambic brewer by far and their facility is all business. On the tour you will see the impressive brew room, huge coolships, the stainless steel and wood oak foeders (as well as the controversial wood chip room - very interesting), and their huge warehouse and bottling facility. Brewmaster Peters graciously allowed us to look into the kettle during the boil. The smell was incredible and it was really an all-time memory. To get to the brewery a car is recommended but not necessary as it is possible to take the 141 bus from Brussels Zuid for €1.60 each way (runs hourly so planning is key) or pay €15-20 for Uber on the way out, noting Uber is not really available in Flanders which is where Lindemans technically sits so you will not be able to take Uber back. We took Uber there and bus back and it worked perfectly. In fact the bus basically goes from Lindemans to Cantillon which is what we did during our perfect "day of lambic." Our tour guide also offered to drive us to the local metro train station but that probably isn't guaranteed. Lindemans is known mostly for their fruit beers and that comprises the vast majority of their export business. But to make those beers you need an excellent lambic base which these folks have mastered. Their Oude Gueze is well worth trying if you see it - also marketed outside Belgium as Cuvee Rene. A must stop for any beer lover, especially those with interest in lambic and spontaneous fermentation.