Het Anker brewery enjoys world fame for its’ ‘Gouden Carolus’ or Golden Charles beer. Founded in 1369, Het Anker is one of Belgium’s oldest breweries. The three copper brew kettles in the brew room date from after the Second World War. Jan uit den Anker started the brewery in 1369. Later on his son Matthijs bought up the municipal brewery and started brewing the amber-coloured ‘Mechelschen Bruynen’, which was popular with both the bourgeoisie and the nobility. The beer was also to Charles V’s taste and now, six centuries on, ‘den Bruynen’ is still brewed. These days it is called ‘Goulen Carolus Ambrio’ and is slightly stronger than its predecessor.*
*From Hotelmagazine 2014-2015 Welcome in Mechelen
What a contrast in building materials in your top picture, Cherie
Fascinating isn’t it?
It all sounds Dutch to me, Cherry. HA! I know I would like the beer, so I’ll keep my eye out for it.
Flemish in Flanders
Fascinating 1st cropped shot, no doubt the brewery is a tourist attraction.
Yes the do brewery tours and there is a pub and bistro next door where the meals are prepared with appropriate beers.
Is it my eyes or is there something strange about the chimney?
The chimney has a little curve to it
Looks like the chimney has been exposed to a little too much alchohol, drooping ever so slightly like that. “Brewer’s droop” I think they call it (I’ve been told).
I couldn’t possibly comment on that!!
Me neither. I have absolutely no idea what I am talking about (as usual)
We have a brewery here but nothing like yours.
I enjoy you sharing your photos
Our breweries aren’t quite like this one either.
Belgium is like a beer paradise!
I am not usually into beer, but I am fond of Belgium beers