In De Verzekering Tegen De Grote Dorst

So there are two bars that currently hold the distinction of being known as «the best bar in Belgium.»
One is Café Kulminator in Antwerpen, who pride themselves on their very extensive menu of cellared Belgian beers dating back to the early 80s.
The other is In de Verzekering Tegen de Grote Dorst, whose cellar isn’t quite as extensive as Kulminator or as accessible by public transportation (I had to take the bus for about 40 minutes then walk 20 minutes out in the farmlands of Pajottenland to get here) or have personalities shrouded in mystery or fables quite like Kulminator.
What «In Insurance Against the Great Thirst» does have, however, is hands down the most meticulously curated lambic selection on the planet, with their collection reaching as far and wide as the now-​defunct Brasserie Eylenbosch, whose existence was wiped away from the planet after they were bought out by Mort-​Subite about two decades ago. Instead of the surly and slow service (both attributable to whatever mood Dirk is in that day) you get at Kulminator, the only hamper to the service here is the fact that this place fills up quite quickly around lunch time to the point that you’re jumping up and down trying to get the cellarmaster’s attention.
Whereas I probably don’t quite feel the need to go back to Kulminator unless I was with a big group of people,
is someplace I can see myself going back time after time. Too bad they’re only open for three and a half hours a day.
My suggestion if you’re planning on visiting is to order a fresh lambic off the tap list and try the gueuze cheese and the pâté. Oh and get here EARLY.

Great selection of Lambiek and Geuze.
Only open on Sundays and church hollidays between 10 and 13.30. The vintage list is awesome;-)
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