Door to door: the discovery that conquered hearts and palates
In the Flemish countryside, in a small town called Eizeringen, a bar that seems to be arrested in time is hidden, but that is actually at the cusp of its own beer history. Discovered by chance for English tourists, ‘in Verzekering Tegen de Grote Dors’ is not only a passage place, but a reference in the world of craft beer, especially because of its specialty in the rich and ancestral Gueuzes and Krieks.
A silent testimony of flamenco history and culture
This emblematic space is located in a corner of the old town that combines architecture of the nineteenth century and a soul that honors hundreds hundreds. Built in 1842, with a small previous story as a caramel store, the bar preserves its essence over the years, even after the turn that meant the departure of its last owner, a nonagenarian that closed in 1999 with more than 51 years on the back.
Renew without losing life: the restoration that revitalized a legacy
When the Panneels brothers took the reins in 2001, the challenge was to keep the spirit of the place alive. The restoration, which lasted five years, was a collective effort, with Kurt and his father Maurice in front, who with dedication and respect for tradition managed to return their original brightness and conserve that vintage charm that attracts both tourists and local fans.
A paradise for lovers of spontaneous fermentation beers
The true treasure of this bar is undoubtedly its extensive collection of Lambic beers, with a variety of Gueuze and Kriek that few places in the world can match. Each sip is a trip to the deepest roots of the Belgian beer tradition, marked by the art of fermenting with wild yeasts in barrels that age and authenticly aged.
A story that remains part of the living heritage
International recognition is not only a matter of fame, but it reflects the cultural importance of keeping a tradition alive that was at risk of getting lost. ‘In Verzekering Tegen de Grote drast’ was not only rediscovered by curious, but now it is a lighthouse for those who seek to understand and appreciate the true essence of Belgian craft beer.
Its history shows us that, sometimes, the most extraordinary discoveries occur in the least expected corners, where time seems to stop and the passion for ancient tradition continues to shine with intensity.
