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Fermentation Atlas

Belgium

10 ferments from Belgium, with how each is made.

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FermentKindMain stepTemperatureSaltpH
Ale (top-fermented barley beer)Alcoholic drinks14 days20 °C5.5
Lambic (spontaneous coolship beer)Alcoholic drinks12 months – 3 years
Boulette d'AvesnesCheese2–3 months
Frênette (ash-leaf drink, cidre de frêne)Alcoholic drinks
Mont des CatsCheese
Pas de RougeCheese
PassendaleCheese
Plateau de Herve / Djotte de NivellesCheese
RemoudouCheese28–42 days
Traditional churn buttermilk (Europe)Fermented milk24 h – 2 days4.6–5

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