Brewery Gruut is a brand new brewery located in the centre of Ghent.

In the Middle Ages the river Leie divided the city 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.

The brewery combines present day brewing techniques with centuries old tradition.

Location

Ghent - East-Flanders

Beers

Gruut brown, Gruut blond, Gruut white beer and Gruut amber

Open days

Brewery Gruut also has a brasserie where you can enjoy a drink or Flemish specialties while observing the brewing process. During lunch time they serve sandwiches.

Visiting arrangements

These arrangements are valid all year round.

Minimum of 8 people
Explanation of the brewing process + 3 tastings : 6 euro p.p.
Explanation of the brewing process + bread: 9 euro p.p.
Explanation of the brewing process + bread + beer soup : 11 euro p.p.

For a minimum of 20 people
Explanation of the brewing process + 3 tastings + main course: 20 euro p.p. (à volonté)

For a minimum of 30 people, in July and August
Explanation of the brewing process + 3 tastings + main course : 20 euro p.p. (à volonté)

Boat trips (from 20 to 30 people)
A boat excursion in historical Ghent with private guide.

• Boat trip (2 hours), brewery visit and 3 proevertjes : 20 euro
• Boat trip (3 hours), brewery visit and 3 proevertjes : 25 euro

Conditions

• Brewery visits are limited to a maximum of 50 people.
• A 50% advance payment has to be made one week in advance.
• Reservations have to be made 3 weeks in advance.
• One menu per group (exceptions are made for vegetarians).
• 2 euro discount for children under the age of 12.

Website

www.gruut.be

E-mail

nicki@gruut.be

Telephone number / Contact

+ 32 9 233 68 21

Address

Grote Huidevettershoek 10, 9000 Ghent

Beer tasting session

Tasting sessions are included in the guided tour