The Anchor Brewery
Brewery Het Anker enjoys worldwide fame with its renowned Gouden Carolus beer range. The brewery was founded in 1471 and is therefore one of the oldest breweries in the country. The three copper kettles in the brewing room date from just after the Second World War.
In the 1990s, the building received a major refurbishment. Charles Leclef, the fifth generation of the family, restored the old buildings and modernized the cooling, fermentation and lagering installations.
The multi-award winning specialty beers Gouden Carolus Classic and Gouden Carolus Tripel are still brewed today in the authentic brewing room with copper kettles.
The Gouden Carolus exists in different versions. The best known is undoubtedly the Gouden Carolus Classic. In 2012, this specialty beer again won the gold medal at the World Beer Awards, as one of the 7 best beers in the world.
As an individual visitor you can visit the brewery at fixed times. It is best to book in advance, because places are limited. If you want to visit the brewery in a group, surf to www.visit.mechelen.be
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