Dok Brewing Company
Belgium
Dok Brewing Company is located on an old industrial site that was transformed into a hip and cool place in the north of the city. Here we take a break.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Dok Brewing Company, situated in the burgeoning industrial-cool district of Ghent’s northern docks. As we stand in this sprawling, repurposed warehouse, we are at the epicenter of the Belgian craft beer revolution. …
Listen in the app2The Incubator Brew House — A 7-Barrel Marvel
Let us examine the 'heart' of the operation: the seven-barrel brewing system. In the world of commercial brewing, this is a mid-sized 'incubator' setup that allows for both precision and variety. …
Listen in the app3The Boil Kettle and Whirlpool — Flavor Concentration
After the sugars have been extracted in the mash tun, the liquid—now called 'wort'—is moved to the boil kettle. This is a natural gas-powered unit that must achieve a vigorous 'rolling boil' to sterilize the liquid and facilitate…
Listen in the app4The Plate Chiller and Fermentation — The Cooling Edge
Once the boil is complete, the wort must be cooled rapidly before yeast can be added. This is done using a 'plate chiller,' a compact but powerful heat exchanger. …
Listen in the app5Bright Tanks and Cold Storage — The Finishing Touch
After fermentation, the beer is 'crashed'—lowered to near-freezing temperatures—and moved into 'Bright Tanks' located inside the large walk-in cold storage units. These pressurized tanks are where the beer is carbonated and…
Listen in the app6Innovation and Tradition — The Portfolio
Let us reflect on the diverse portfolio of beers produced here at Dok. Their philosophy is to pair 'Belgian Tradition with Innovation.' For example, they produce a beer called 'The Bullet'—which means meatball in the local…
Listen in the app7Community and Diversity — The Brewing Mission
Standing here at the bar, it is important to understand the broader mission of Dok Brewing Company. This project was 'built on the concept of community,' born in the middle of a pandemic when taking a risk was both terrifying and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our technical and cultural tour of Dok Brewing Company, we are left with a clear picture of Ghent’s vibrant and innovative future. We have analyzed the precision of the seven-barrel system, the bravery of their…
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What is Dok Brewing Company?
Dok Brewing Company is a place in Belgium with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.0657, 3.7319 |
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