Cult beer bar, with a pretty epic vintage list. I’m sure the list was better years ago, as the number of rare lambics available now was fairly low. Charming atmosphere, with a feel unlike any other bar I’ve been to -- there is ivy strung across the place and the family owner’s cat roaming around. The woman owner was very nice and hospitable; the man didn’t seem the friendliest. Prices are very reasonable for what you’re getting. They have some snacks as well - some nice cheeses and sausages. Amazing place and an absolute must for any Belgium beer trip.

Finally made it to the infamous Kulminator and found it even weirder than expected.... Old-school Belgian cafe interior inside. They had an interesting tap list and yes a crazy-looking bottle menu at very good prices. However the service was very slow indeed and we were only "allowed" to order of the bottle list a couple of times. Thankfully we still managed to try some old lambic & trappist offerings that were well-priced. An odd experience indeed, but worth it at least once. I wouldn’t rush back.

Visited this place lots of times, and for sure a place I have to visit whenever I am in Antwerpen. Defently not a traditionel beerplace, but if you want to relax, have some great beer this is the place to go :-). The deco is cosy and relaxing, often with classical music, and the cats is enjoying it too :-). They have a huge bottle list, also with vintage beers. They do bar snacks.. This is a place where you really feel the people behind the bar know their beer history :-).. I will be back, for sure.....

En helt unik upplevelse på en helt unik bar. Ett måste-besök för en ölnörd. Drivs av ett gammalt par som knappast kan driva stället så värst många år till. Klämde en liten flaska kriek från 87 för endast 9 euro. Känns mer som att sitta i deras hem än att sitta i en bar. Kollade aldrig om dom hade mat, men tvekar starkt på det.

Definitely one of the weirder beer drinking experiences I’ve had. The ambiance is of a moth-eaten parlor in your grandparents’ house. Dirk’s stacks of newspapers and reading light occupied a table right in the middle of the bar. The service is very slow, even by Belgian standards. My party was at the bar for 4 hours and had the opportunity to order rounds only three times. Dirk was in a pretty surly mood which didn’t help relax the atmosphere. The selection’s pretty deep, but evidently not what it used to be. Still, we were able to find some interesting vintage bottles at fair prices. Overall, it’s the kind of place everyone needs to try at least once, but I don’t know if I’ll rush back.

Cult beer bar.

Very cosy bar with a friendly beerfamely running it. Of course there selection is most strong on Belgium beers, being in Belgium ;-) Many classics to be found and many beers available from different years of production. An institute.

Ci sono stato nell’Ottobre 2012. Il posto dove ho trovato più birre vintage al mondo. Incredibile scelta (da anni 80 a 2011) di tutti i tipi, da struisse, a bonn e molte altre. Bonn Mariage parfait kriek 1983, Eylenbosch special cuvee framboise 1987, De dolle Stille nacht 1987, De Struisse Out black (black ipa) 2011. L’unico motivo per cui sono andato ad Anversa e ci tornerei altre mille volte, solo per il Kulminator. Sorprendente.

This place is one of the most quirky, unique and absolutely wonderful bars I’ve ever visited. The crowd is very mellow as it the mood. Dirk and his wife are the kindest of publicans, willing to help in whatever way they can and always willing to share a bottle if you brought one in. I don’t recall food but I wasn’t looking for it either so I can’t speak to that. They had one of the biggest vintage lists that I can recall seeing in a long time. The prices were a bit on the high side for the rarer stuff but hey, supply and demand right. It was worth it to me. Can’t speak highly enough about this place.

Very nice place, amazing list, with aged beers (especially the struise list is impressive) Had a few bottles from 2008-2010 at a reasonable price. Very friendly people