Orchard
Since 2022, DeBiEWILD has taken over a standard orchard in Lummen. This orchard was planted in 2014 with biodiversity and organic farming in mind. Several resistant apple varieties have been mixed with plum and pear trees. Mixed hedgerows surround the site to promote biodiversity.
Since Maarten took over the orchard in 2022, the process of transforming it into a food forest has begun, focusing on fruit production for cider and wine. New varieties are being planted between the standard apple trees to increase both the production and biodiversity.
Founders
Maarten De Bie has a master's degree in agriculture and horticulture and is deeply interested in nature, the environment, food forests, and, of course, cider making. He has been a hobby cider and winemaker for over 10 years, which he was finally able to commercialise in 2022 when the opportunity arose to take over a standard orchard in Lummen.
Maarten attaches great importance to nature and biodiversity. His interests in food forests and cider complement each other beautifully.
Cidery
The cider is produced in Geel's cellar. Thanks to the underground production space, we enjoy a very stable, cool ambient temperature. This allows for slow fermentation, and the cider can mature slowly in the barrels and later in the bottles. From harvest to sale takes 1.5 years this way.
Ciders
The cider is always made using natural fermentation without added preservatives. Variations in the vintage, fruit, and wild yeasts ensure that each new cider is unique and has its own distinct character.
Besides apples and pears, DeBiEWILD also experiments extensively with other fruits and herbs in its ciders. For example, you'll find ciders made with hops and ciders made with grape skins.
Because DeBiEWILD works with minimal intervention and no preservatives, all its ciders have very little to no residual sugar. So, DeBiEWILD doesn't make sweet ciders, but rather a wide range of dry ciders with beautiful spicy or fruity aromas.
Contact
Maarten De Bie
+32 12345678
info@debiewild.be
Address
Vroente 72 2440 Geel