Brasserie Des Géants
Saison Voisin, a beer of tradition
On the occasion of the Ducasse Saint-Christophe at Flobecq 21st July 2001), la Brasserie des Géants brought out its second product, Saison Voisin.
This beer which was brewed according to the original 1884 recipe (see history) and under the guidance of retired brewer Mr Léon Voisin, brasseur retraité, is amber coloured and has a strength of 5% abv.
Refreshing, with a light touch of bitternes and fruitiness, Saison Voisin is produced by top fermentation. It is unfiltered and is refermented in bottle.
Saison Voisin was nominated for the Coq de Cristal award at Libramont in July 2002.
What does Saison signify ?
Saison beers are typical of Hainaultsont typiques du Hainaut. They were originally the thirst-quenching drink of the seasonal workers who came to work in the fields. So Saison beers are part of the brewing tradition of our region.
History of the Voisin Brewery:
The Brewery and maltings were built at Flaubecq in 1877La Brasserie-Malterie a été construite en 1876 à Flobecq, and sold by the Dubuisson-Lison family in 1880 to Charles Voisin. His son Georges took over the brewery in 1922 but discontinued malting. Léon Voisin took over the brewery in 1963. He brewed Voisin Super, Voisin Table and Saison Voisin.
The Voisin Brewery closed in 1989. In 1996, the Brasserie des Géants bought up the plant.
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