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If you decide that you wish to take a trip to the
brewery that creates this great white beer. If so the following
information will be of great help to you,
The Brewery Tour
The De Kluis Brewery, the makers of Hoegaarden,
run tours of the fascinating world of Hoegaarden, starting from their beer
garden. On the tour you will learn about all the stages of the brewing process,
the history, and tasting of the white beer. Also at the end of the tour you
shall learn how to draw a glass of the beer yourself and then you shall be
allowed to relax and drink in a tavern typical of the area.
The tour is described in one brochure as,
"a tour that is interactive,
educational and playful."
Directions
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Leave at exit 25 on
the Brussels to Liege motorway.
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Turn right onto the
Hoegaarden road.
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Continue driving
for 1.3km to the 2nd roundabout.
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Take a right onto
the N221 towards Hoegaarden.
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Continue for
another 1.3km to the crossroads.
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Take a right onto
the Tienen (Tirlemont) road, also part of the N221.
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Continue 500 metres
to more crossroads.
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Turn Left towards
Hoksem.
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"De Brouwerij
Hoegaarden Kouterhof" is just 600 metres further on the right.
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Enjoy yourself on a
wonderful tour of the place where the great beer started.
Useful Information
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The brewery is open
every day from 10.30 to 18.30.
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It's located at
Stoopkensstraat 24, Hoegaarden.
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Information and
bookings can be found at. www.interbrew.com
or alternatively phone 016/76.98.23
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Price of the tour
is a mere 3.80€ (153 Belgian Francs) for adults and just 2.50€ (101
Belgian Francs) for under 25's.
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A B/trip ticket is
available at all Belgian Railway Stations and the price includes train, bus
and entrance fees.
All information above taken
from a promotional leaflet for the Hoegaarden brewery.
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