Goudgeel, Oud Bruin

Goudgeel, Oud Bruin (Golden, Amber Brown), written by René Schmeetz, takes you on a journey through the past of the family, the city, and its beer culture. From gravestones and façades to cafés and churches, the walking route includes about fifteen locations throughout the city center where this history still lives on. Each stop tells a unique story—starting in 1641 when the first female family member became a brewer, and ending in 1959 when the last Marres brewery closed its doors. The walk leads you to Marres at Capucijnenstraat 98, where Pierre and Corrie Marres lived with their family until 1964. For more than three centuries, Pierre’s ancestors passed down the craft from generation to generation. Since 1999, this is the home of Marres, House for Contemporary Culture.

Goudgeel, Oud Bruin is on the longlist for the Treckpoel Prize, which is awarded to the best public history book about the history of Limburg.