In the Middle Ages the river Leie divided the city of Ghent into two parts.
On the right bank the brewers used typical beer ingredients like hops.
The brewers on the left bank, which was ruled by the French, added a mixture of herbs or Gruut
to their beers.
Landlords collected a tax from the brewers based on the amount of spice (Gruuts) used in the beer.
Our brewery combines present day brewing techniques with centuries old tradition.
The beer is unique and especially healthy because of the use of spices instead of hop.
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