Brouwerij Timmermans
Timmermans® has been brewing in Itterbeek for the last 300 years, ever since 1702. A few miles from the centre of Brussels, it was then known as “The Mole brewery”.
Owned by Jacobus Walravens, it was also a farm, an orchard, a café and a malt-house.
In the early 20th century, the sixth generation, Paul Van Cutsem, son-in-law of Frans Timmermans (5th generation), changed the name to “The Timmermans® Brewery”.
« Bourgogne des Flandres® » was born in Bruges at the beginning of the 20th century. For seven generations, the Van Houtryve family has been keeping an eye on the unique and very old brewing process : “infusion of lambic”. In this process, a selection of best lambic is mixed with high-fermentation ale.
Bourgogne des Flandres® has now been brewed by Timmermans® since 1985. A member of Anthony Martin’s “Finest Beer selection®” since 1993, Timmermans® retains its authenticity and “savoir-faire” whilst enjoying membership of Martin’s unique selection of “Finest Beers”.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
