Notes
Opened: 1992
Closed: 2000
Annual Production: 45,000 bbl
Pierre Celis left the De Kluis brewery in Belgium around the time it became financially involved with Artois. He moved to Austin TX, where he founded the Celis Brewery and continued to brew his familiar Belgian styles. He has since returned to Belgium, leaving Celis in the capable hands of his daughter and son-in-law, Christine Celis and Peter Camps. They tripled their capacity in 1996, thanks to their partnership with American Specialty and Craft Beer Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Miller Brewing Company.
And just as we all expected they would, in April 2000, Miller acquired 100% ownership in Celis, and in December announced that the brewery would be closed, and the equipment and trademark put up for sale, at the end of the year.
But wait! There's more...the Celis brewing equipment was purchased by Michigan Brewing in 2002, and they have revived the Celis brands.
Updated: January 21, 2008
Beer List
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Date: April 28, 1998 (#2754)Package: bottledPlace: Siebel Institute of Technology, Chicago ILScore: 14 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Red-brown translucent, thick head. Some clove aroma, some solvent. Medium body, some banana flavor. Drying, just a little bitter. Thanks to Stephen Stehle for bringing this bottle from San Antonio!
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Date: April 28, 1998 (#2756)Package: bottledPlace: Siebel Institute of Technology, Chicago ILScore: 16 pointsOverall Impression (3)
Bright yellow, moderate carbonation and head. Sour banana aroma. Medium body, big banana flavor, bitterish, some alcohol. Thanks to Stephen Stehle for bringing this bottle from San Antonio! -
Date: June 13, 1993 (#86)Package: draughtPlace: St.Mary's College Beer Festival, Moraga CAScore: 15 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Very pale. Smells a lot like the White, but not as strong. Spicy, but again not as assertive as the White. I'm not familiar with this style.
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Date: April 4, 1995 (#845)Package: draughtPlace: Empire Tap Room, Palo Alto CAScore: 17½ pointsOverall Impression (3)
Amber, big head, pretty flat. Very fresh aroma, great balance. Extremely Chewy! Great malty flavor! Could do with more carbonation. First pint off the keg! -
Date: January 7, 1995 (#698)Package: bottledPlace: Pacific Coast Brewing, Oakland CAScore: 15 pointsOverall Impression (2½)
Amber, fine head. Flowery nose. Good body and balance. Nice floral hop flavor. Munich malt? Served too warm. Thanks to Ed Rush for bringing this bottle from Austin.
