Today is Don Feinberg’s 68th birthday, along with his wife Wendy Littlefield, ran the Belgian export company Vanberg & DeWulf. Their portfolio included such great beer lines as Dupont, Castelain and Dubuisson (Bush). They were also the original founders of Brewery Ommegang. Several years ago they celebrated their 30th anniversary of being involved in the beer industry and bringing great beer to America. Plus, they’re great fun to hang out and drink with. Unfortunately, several years ago they sold Vanberg & DeWulf, and are taking some time off, before deciding on their next project. It’s been a while now, but hopefully, we’ll learn something soon. Join me in wishing Don a very happy birthday.
Don, along with the Dubuisson brewmaster, being poured Lambrucha in Chicago in 2010.
Wendy and Don at a dinner in Belgium a few years ago.
Wendy Littlefield, Don and Greg Engert at a Vanberg & DeWulf tasting in Washington, D.C.
(photo by Chuck Cook)
Wendy and Don in 1979.
Thanks Jay, That is very thoughtful of you! See you out west this winter I hope.
Great beer pathfinders, heroes in my book.
Now I know why the Donald has been getting so many birthday wishes. Thanks for the shout out. Time for you to come back to Chicago. Lots happening in these here parts. xoxo W
I met him and Wendy 20 years ago in Toronto and they haven’t changed. Legends in the beer business. Nice to see this kudos.
Gary
cheers to one of the nicest and classiest guys in the biz