There was Curry-Heute for Breakfast, far better than paying €10.00 to an Ibis. Whilst I was Dining, Kenny announced that he was back at Cantillon, a bit early. Hector arrived bang on the 13.30 Rendezvous Time. A Bottle of Kriek and Two Glasses was proved by Dr. Stan. Kenny had slowed down. We missed the intended Train to Brugge, the Ticket Machines were not Helpful, nor was the unequal scheduling of the Brugge Trains to both being in the first half of the hour.
The Inter City to Brugge was like a Sauna. We were melting. Let’s move Carriage. Very clever.
Walking from the Station, we passed the Touristy Bits before entered Estamine de la Garre. Doris, Waitressing Upstairs, asked if there were no seats below as we climbed the stairs. I have never sat anywhere but the Mezzanine. They have a new Bar up here, Taps.
The House Bier – Garre – is the usual starting point. At 10.5% a Frightful Start to the day, however it was now late afternoon. This Bier is deceptively Quaffable but is treated with the respect it deserves. Hanssens Geuze was the follow-up. Not a Brand one comes across everyday but always available at this Venue. As Sour as Bier can be, One either loves this Lambic style or One does not. Not a Session Ale by any means, a Treat to Savour.
To Temper the extreme price of the Bier, small Bowls of Gouda accompanied each round. No Celery Salt this time.
Across the Marktplatz which impresses as much as Brussel’s Grand Place, maybe more we headed to Daisy’s. T’Brugs Beertje as it is correctly called is The Bier Institution in Brugge.
Hector had emailed Daisy a couple of weeks back to ascertain if the Venue was in fact open today and if Daisy herself would be working. A fifty percent success was the outcome. Daisy promised me that – Tom The Barman – would look after us.
We took a table in the rear, is this place ever quiet? The overall volume throughput our visit was not helped by the presence of Weans. Children should nether be seen or heard when Hector is on vacation.
Hanssens Kriek
Hector’s Absolutely Favourite Belgian Bier. Even more Sour than the Cantillon equivalent, this Bier gives off huge amounts of Cinnamon yet it is of course Cherry based. This was followed by another Bottle of Hanssens Kriek. One can have too much of a good thing. Hector did drink Three Bottles of this Bier, Once. It’s not a good idea and I do not refer to the strength.
Bastogne Pale Ale a 5% Hoppy Bier from Brasserie de Bastogne brought this session to a close. If this was available on Draught back home it would be a certain winner. An Astonishing Contrast with the Kriek yet Cheek-Sucking is the quality created by both.
We had to return to Brussel in time for the Ritual hat was disrupted last evening by the early close of Toone. Taking our seats in the usual spot, the raised seats opposite the Bar, the intake of Kwak was resumed. More Cheese. This Venue was much quieter than I have ever seen it over the Two Days. The Majority sat in the outside area in the lane. Indoors the Air is Cleaner. Joy.
The Breweries, and Brasseries visited today:
Brasserie Cantillon – 56 Rue Gheude, Brussel
Staminne de Garre – de Garre 1, Brugge
‘t Brugs Beertje – Kemelstraat 5, 8000, Brugge
Toone – Impasse Schuddeveld and the Impasse Sainte Pétronille, Brussel
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