Moeder Lambic Original, Saint-Gilles, Brussels

We reached Moeder Lambic Original, 68 Rue de Savoie, at 5pm on Friday 22 March, 2019.

Although there were some tables free outside we decided to sit inside as the windows were open.

Inside there was less traffic noise and we found a chunky wooden table near an open window.

We browsed the daily draught beer menu on a clipboard which included three cask beers at the top.

My first beer was De Ranke Simplex, a 'hoppy lager' (4.5% ABV, 25cl, 3.5 euro) from the 'regular system'. This was too bitter for my liking but I was more than happy with my second beer - Trippin' #1 by Hoppy Road described as a New England IPA (7.3% ABV, 25 cl, 5 euro) so it was surprising to find that it was not hazy or murky.
In the Fromage section, the menu also lists Gorgonzola Cuillere (7.80 euro) and we could smell that this is what a couple on a nearby table had ordered to go with their beer!

Cantillon Saint Lamvinus (Mourvedre)  [Photo: Simon Grist]

Simon's first beer here was Cantillon Saint Lamvinus (Mourvedre) a 6.5% ABV Lambic with grapes served from one of the handpumps that sounded rather creaky in use.

To finish, Simon chose Brasserie Jandrain-Jendrenouille Moeder Superieure, a 7% ABV dubbel from the 'regular system'.

The bar has blackboards above with details of the beers available and there are traditional enamel signs on either side.

Steps lead downstairs to the toilets and a second bar area with a barrel vaulted ceiling and caged bottle display shelves.

Before leaving at 6.15pm I donated recent copies of West Berkshire CAMRA Ullage magazine on the shelf near the entrance which is tiled to match the floor tiles.

Moeder Lambic, Rue de Savoie 68, Saint-Gilles, Brussels

Opening Hours:

• Monday : 16:00 - 02:00
• Tuesday : 16:00 - 02:00
• Wednesday : 16:00 - 02:00
• Thursday : 16:00 - 02:00
• Friday : 16:00 - 03:00
• Saturday : 10:30 - 03:00
• Sunday : 10:30 - 00:00