The Cambier brewery, located in Croix (North) and victim of a fire on the night of December 30 to 31, 2024, hopes to relaunch its activity thanks to the launch of a solidarity kitty.
It’s time to rebuild for the Cambier brewery in Croix (North). A fundraiser was launched after the terrible fire which ravaged the building on the night of December 30 to 31, on the eve of New Year’s Eve. To date, the online prize pool has raised more than 18,000 euros.
“The fire started from our neighbor Europarebrise and spread to the entire building. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Fortunately, our storage building (which was located opposite) is intact,” explain those responsible. on their Facebook account.
Despite this drama, the team prefers to look to the future. “Brewery solidarity is running at full speed, many colleagues will help us. We will very quickly produce in another brewery and continue to sell our beers,” continues the management of the establishment.
“The Cambier brewery is not dead!”, proclaims the management, the year 2025 “will be that of reconstruction”.
“Keep ordering”
With the funds raised by the kitty, the brewery hopes to “purchase 20 liter stainless steel barrels as quickly as possible” necessary for delocalized production.
“We estimate that we need 1000 barrels at a unit price of 70 euros,” they specify on the prize pool.
Furthermore, in order to maintain direct sales to individuals, the brewery also wishes to use the funds to install a container dedicated to this purpose. At the same time, the team is launching an appeal to its loyal customers: continue to support the brewery by purchasing their beers directly on site.
“To our professional customers: we have stock, so continue to place your orders as before, our logistics team is mobilized to deliver to you.”
The webshop and click-and-collect will restart soon, as will direct sales on site.
Concerning the fire, an investigation has been opened and will determine the circumstances of the incident.
