Breweries in Belgium

The step from Abbeys to Beer Breweries is not a big one, as several of our Abbeys have their own brewery and can be found back in this list. Belgium is well known for its many different excellent beers. Some sources cite over 600 different beers. Most breweries brew more than one beer. Our list contains 76 breweries and is certainly not complete. With 4 different beers per unit, these breweries alone must already brew over 300 different beers.

Translation

In Flanders a "Brewery" will be indicated as "Brouwerij". In Wallonia this becomes "Brasserie".

Belgian Breweries on Google Maps

All Breweries with their GPS-Coordinates

At first these tables look maybe a bit boring, but they group a lot of information in a highly visible way. And, of course, they are the base for the points on the map and for the other files that will make live easier.

Belgian Breweries		WGS 84
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Number	Brewery, Place	Easting	Northing	Zone	Latitude	Longitude
1	 Achelse Kluis, Hamont-Achel	673566	5685965	31	51.298510	5.489700
2	 Westmalle Trappist, Malle	615667	5682838	31	51.285115	4.658628
3	 De Koninck, Antwerp	598874	5672927	31	51.199184	4.415170
4	 Martens, Bocholt	679901	5671456	31	51.166209	5.573190
5	 van Steenberge, Ertvelde	552164	5669662	31	51.176003	3.746230
6	 St. Jozef, Opitter-Bree	685226	5666129	31	51.116659	5.646531
7	 De Proefbrouwerij, Lochristi	557142	5663069	31	51.116247	3.816389
8	 Strubbe, Ichtegem	500597	5660060	31	51.092038	3.008525
9	 ter Dolen, Helchteren	667305	5659686	31	51.064284	5.387740
10	 Duvel Moortgat, Breendonk-Puurs	592963	5655389	31	51.042512	4.326070
11	 Het Anker, Mechelen	603253	5654438	31	51.032206	4.472531
12	 De Landtsheer, Buggenhout	581211	5653067	31	51.023417	4.157952
13	 Dolle Brouwers, Esen-Diksmuide	493286	5652939	31	51.027964	2.904260
14	 Bosteels, Buggenhout	548322	5652028	31	51.017781	3.688913
15	 Palm, Steenhuffel	589019	5650113	31	50.995704	4.268531
16	 Huyghe, Melle	556492	5650094	31	50.999646	3.805077
17	 de Block, Peizegem	585823	5648841	31	50.984754	4.222698
18	 Affligem (Heineken), Opwijk	583571	5647303	31	50.971258	4.190268
19	 Haacht, Boortmeerbeek	613046	5647218	31	50.965463	4.609888
20	 Liefmans, Dentergem	592661	5646059	31	50.958683	4.319382
21	 Rodenbach (Palm), Roeselare	509719	5643852	31	50.946207	3.138347
22	 De Glazen Toren, Erpe-Mere	567853	5641237	31	50.918783	3.965311
23	 van Honsebrouck, Ingelmunster	518282	5640901	31	50.919462	3.260090
24	 Mort Subite, Kobbegem	587914	5640547	31	50.909871	4.250478
25	 De Schuur, Lubbeek	624343	5639626	31	50.894896	4.768101
26	 Alken-Maes, Alken	662218	5638772	31	50.877827	5.305875
27	 Deca Services, Woesten-Vleteren	485265	5638672	31	50.899519	2.790461
28	 Artois (Inbev), Leuven	619638	5638447	31	50.885292	4.700844
29	 Abbey St. Sixtus, Westvleteren	480375	5638223	31	50.895336	2.720948
30	 Leroy, Boezinge	490058	5638130	31	50.894747	2.858634
31	 Domus, Leuven	619813	5637708	31	50.878613	4.703088
32	 De Ryck, Herzele	562695	5637706	31	50.887617	3.891334
33	 Bavik-De Brabandere, Harelbeke	520970	5634541	31	50.862178	3.297966
34	 van den Bossche, St. Lievens-Esse	562274	5634216	31	50.856282	3.884755
35	 van Eecke, Poperingen-Watou	473303	5634201	31	50.858884	2.620685
36	 De Troch, Wambeek-Ternat	581931	5634140	31	50.853148	4.163960
37	 Angerik, Dilbeek	587802	5634060	31	50.851567	4.247327
38	 Cantillon, Anderlecht	594030	5633050	31	50.841508	4.335519
39	 Timmermans, Itterbeek	587894	5632752	31	50.839793	4.248320
40	 Slaghmuylder, Ninove	571924	5632674	31	50.841298	4.021532
41	 St. Bernard, Watou	474682	5632178	31	50.840754	2.640417
42	 Verhaeghe, Vichte	527618	5631460	31	50.834192	3.392194
43	 Roman, Oudenaarde	547570	5631259	31	50.831089	3.675482
44	 t Gaverhopke, Harelbeke	522248	5631187	31	50.831969	3.315921
45	 Belle-Vue, St. Pieters-Leeuw	590713	5628212	31	50.798541	4.287223
46	 De Graal, Brakel	554258	5628134	31	50.802401	3.769980
47	 l'Imprimerie, Ukkel	596201	5627854	31	50.794438	4.364982
48	 Hoegaarden, Hoegaarden	632958	5626719	31	50.776970	4.885851
49	 Bockor, Bellegem	519653	5625019	31	50.776596	3.278742
50	 Drie Fonteinen, Beersel	592296	5624678	31	50.766519	4.308793
51	 Grain d'Orge, Hombourg	706131	5623092	31	50.723014	5.920509
52	 Abbey Val-Dieu, Aubel	698042	5620076	31	50.698736	5.804433
53	 Boon, Lembeek	586104	5618537	31	50.712258	4.219575
54	 Lefebvre, Quenast	581351	5614260	31	50.674488	4.151326
55	 Jupiler, Jupille-sur-Meuse	686044	5613932	31	50.647504	5.631640
56	 Silly, Silly	565631	5611519	31	50.651826	3.928397
57	 Cazeau, Templeuve	519341	5609321	31	50.635436	3.273495
58	 Brabant, Baisy-Thy	602574	5604650	31	50.584739	4.448936
59	 Dubuisson, Pipaix	539438	5602890	31	50.576591	3.556986
60	 Dupont, Tourpes-Leuze	546162	5602302	31	50.570811	3.651871
61	 Ecaussinnes, Ecaussinnes	580347	5601264	31	50.557776	4.134306
62	 Brunehaut, Rongy	527593	5595538	31	50.511154	3.389159
63	 Caulier, Péruwelz	541752	5594700	31	50.502780	3.588747
64	 Bellevaux, Malmédy	287292	5586486	32	50.391892	6.007350
65	 La Binchoise, Binche	582830	5584632	31	50.407884	4.165667
66	 Val de Sambre, Gozée	593694	5580640	31	50.370359	4.317521
67	 La Ferme au Chene, Durbuy	673749	5580029	31	50.346680	5.442133
68	 Abbaye des Rocs, Montignies-sur-Roc	551709	5579987	31	50.369676	3.727111
69	 Du Bocq, Purnode-Yvoir	638371	5575048	31	50.311286	4.943392
70	 Brootcoorens, Erquelinnes	578823	5573351	31	50.306998	4.106927
71	 Abbaye St. Rémy, Rochefort	658520	5560845	31	50.178573	5.220228
72	 Des Fagnes, Mariembourg	608993	5549115	31	50.084298	4.523521
73	 Abbaye Chimay, Scourmont	595894	5537416	31	49.981364	4.337552
74	 Bouillon, Sensenruth	650094	5520906	31	49.821794	5.086697
75	 Abbaye d'Orval, Florenville	669638	5501082	31	49.638430	5.349561
76	 Gigi de l'Etoile, Gérouville	675192	5499168	31	49.619644	5.425560

More info on the Breweries

1 Achelse Kluis in Hamont-Achel. This is the brewery of the St. Benedict Abbey in Achel. The monks produce 6 different Trappist beers. The brewery can not be visited, but from within the pub one can see the brewing tubs. Open on Tuesdays - Sundays from 11 AM - 6 PM from May - end of September and from 12 Noon - 5 PM from October - the end of April.

2 Westmalle Trappist in Malle. Another abbey's brewery. This time from the Trappist Abbey in Westmalle. They produce 3 different Westmalle Trappist beers with an annual output of 200.000 hl. The brewery can not be visited, but there is an officially owned brewery tap on the main road.

3 De Koninck in Antwerpen. This family-owned brewery produces 4 different beers with an annual output of 200.000 hl. The brewery can be visited by groups only, by appointment, 1 month in advance.

4 Martens in Bocholt. 1.000.000 hl annual is the production of this independent brewery. On their list are 4 different beers. The brewery can not be visited, but the conference center, which houses a Brouwerij museum, can.

5 Van Steenberge in Ertvelde. Almost 30 different beers are brewed in this family-owned brewery. The total annual output is 100.000 hl. The brewery can be visited by groups only, Monday to Wednesday afternoons at 2.30 PM.

6 St. Jozef in Opitter-Bree. Another family brewery with an annual production of 100.000 hl. On their list we find 8 different beers. The brewey can be visited by groups by arrangement.

7 De Proefbrouwerij in Lochristi. This is a micro-brewery for tests. If a brewer, a café, an individual or a wholesaler wants to test a new beer on a small scale, the brewing engineers from this brewery can help to set up a minimum test production.

8 Strubbe in Ichtegem. About 12 different beers are produced by this small family-run brewery. the total annual output is about 20.000 hl. Groups can visit the brewery on request.

9 ter Dolen in Helchteren. With an annual output of 10.000 hl and 3 different beers, this micro-brewery sells most of its beers in the local region. Can be visited by groups and individuals.

10 Duvel Moortgat in Breendonk-Puurs. This is a big brewery with 7 excellent beers on its list. And they produce 1.000.000 hl per year of it. The brewery can be visited by groups and individuals.

11 Het Anker in Mechelen. Eleven beers, good for 10.000 hl per year come from this brewery. To be visited by groups.

12 De Landtsheer in Buggenhout. These are the brewers of the "Malheur" beers. Seven in total of which three Champagne Beers. Only 13.000 hl per year. The brewery can be visited by groups on request.

13 De Dolle Brouwers in Esen-Diksmuide. A very small brewery with not less than 8 excellent beers for a total of 2.000 hl per year. The brewery can be visited by groups and individuals.

14 Bosteels in Buggenhout. A total of 100.000 hl in 5 different beers leave this brewery every year. Visits only by group after arrangement.

15 Palm in Steenhuffel. One of the largest independent breweries in Belgium. Indeed, with a total annual output of 1.000.000 hl in 10 different flavors not a small one. Groups can visit the brewery and the tour includes a trip around the Diepensteyn Castle.

16 Huyghe in Melle. This brewery brews not less than 22 different beers. With only 100.000 hl per year it is a medium sized brewery. Guided tours only on demand. These include a visit to their beer museum.

17 De Block in Peizegem. Only 4 different beers and 10.000 hl annual for this brewery. But they have their own brewery museum that can be visited by groups on demand.

18 Affligem (Heineken) in Opwijk. Heineken, the fourth biggest brewer in the world obtained 95% of the shares of the brewery in 2001. It brews 6 "Affligem" beers here and at least 8 commissioned beers for other breweries.

19 Haacht in Boortmeerbeek. The largest independent brewery in Belgium with an annual output of over 1.000.000 hl. They brew at least 10 different beers.

20 Liefmans in Dentergem. Fourteen different beers with an annual output of 100.000 hl is the production of this brewery. Possibility to visit after appointment.

21 Rodenbach (Palm) in Roeselare. Rodenbach is now part of the Palm group, who invested a lot in this brewery and continued the production of old-style of oak-aged ale. Four different beers good for a total of 100.000 hl annual. Group visits all year after arrangement. Individual visits in the summer period.

22 De Glazen Toren in Erpe-Mere. The Flemish name means "The Glass Tower". It is a micro brewery that manages to make ever better beers.

23 Van Honsebrouck in Ingelmunster. An inventive brewery that produces its own very special beers, 12 of them, for an annual output of 100.000 hl. In 2006 they even changed their name to THE CASTLE BREWERY Van Honsebrouck - Ingelmunster. After all they brew the Castle Beer (Kasteel Bier). No visits to the brewery

24 Mort Subite in Kobbegem. Brewers of 6 different "Mort Subite" (Sudden Dead) fruit beers with a n annual production of 50.000 hl only. Alken-Maes is 100% owner of this brewery. The brewery can be visited, but we don't know the conditions. Anyway there is a brewery tap at their site, called "'t Wit Paard".

25 De Schuur in Lubbeek. Hobby brewer who brews beers on demand for private customers. Regular brews are "Meneer" and "Nikolaas Tripel".

26 Alken-Maes in Alken. This is a global beer brewery with 1.700.000 hl annual output, divided over about 14 different beers. Visits by appointment.

27 Deca Services in Woesten-Vleteren. Small independent brewery that has brewed for set-ups and "own label" beers. They brew 6 excellent beers of their own with an annual production of 10.000 hl. There is a large tasting room at the brewery that can be used for parties. Reservation required.

28 Artois brewery in Leuven. This is one of the largest breweries with an annual production of 4.800.000 hl. Over 20 different beers are brewed here, including the Stella Artois beers and several Leffe beers. The brewery is now part of the world's largest brewery: InBev.

29 Abbey St. Sixtus in Westvleteren. A small brewery at the St. Sixtus Abbey. They produce the best Trappist beers. Only 10.000 hl per year and it can only be bought in the abbey for personal consumption. The brewery itself can not be visited.

30 Leroy in Boezinge. This family-owned brewery is good for an annual output of 100.000 hl and brews 14 different beers.

31 Domus in Leuven. This brew pub exists since 1985, but seems to have problems with their production. They only brew one beer in very small quantities.

32 De Ryck in Herzele. Another small family brewery, but one that brews excellent beers. Only 10.000 hl per year, alas. The brewery can be visited by groups after prior appointment.

33 Bavik-De Brabandere in Harelbeke. A very active brewery with 15 different beers on their list for a total production of 200.000 hl per year. Groups visits possible on request.

34 Van den Bossche in St. Lievens-Esse. About 7 excellent beers are brewed in this small family-owned brewery. Only 10.000 hl per year and still, their beers can be found in UK, US, France and Italy. There is a shop on the brewer's site and groups can visit the brewery itself by arrangement.

35 Van Eecke in Poperingen-Watou. It seems that the smaller breweries brew the best beers. Another small family brewery with 7 of the best Belgian beers. Again, only 10.000 hl per year. Group visits possible.

36 De Troch in Wambeek-Ternat. A small brewery that produces 4 "Chapeau" beers and several fruit beers to a total of 10.000 hl annual. The brewery can be visited.

37 Angerik in Dilbeek. Micro brewery, run by two hobby brewers. They brew the "Boerke" beers.

38 Cantillon in Anderlecht. A very small family brewery with, again, at least 10 excellent beers on their repertoire. The brewery can always be visited. Groups should call in advance.

39 Timmermans in Itterbeek. A real Lambic brewer with at least 10 fruity beers on their list. Annual production is some 20.000 hl. Groups can visit the brewery by appointment.

40 Slagmuylder in Ninove. Again a small family brewery with excellent beers. Eight different beers with a total annual output of 10.000 hl. Groups can visit the brewery and their own museum after appointment.

41 St. Bernard in Watou. The six St. Bernardus beers are of a really excellent quality. They also produce the Grottenbier as commissioned beer. The total production is 20.000 hl per year.

42 Verhaeghe in Vichte. The fourth generation of the Verhaeghe family brews excellent beers. Eight of their own and four commissioned beers. Total production 10.000 hl per year. The brewery can not be visited.

43 Roman in Oudenaarde. This 460 years old family brewery brews about 10 different beers for a total of 200.000 hl per year. Group visits possible from Tuesdays to Thursdays on appointment only.

44 't Gaverhopke in Harelbeke. This micro hobby brewery has a weekend café, where their beers can be tasted.

45 Belle-Vue in St. Pieters-Leeuw. Another InBev subsidiary with an annual outlet of some 300.000 hl. They produce at least 5 different fruity beers.

46 De Graal in Brakel. This small brewery only produces about 500 - 1000 hl per year. It has 5 beers on its list. On Saturdays the brewery is open to the public and groups can visit by arrangement.

47 l'Imprimerie in Ukkel. At less than 1.000 hl a year this is also a very small brewery. In fact it is a beer pub. It has four beers on the list.

48 Hoegaarden in Hoegaarden. An InBev company now. InBev had the bright idea to stop the production in Hoegaarden and displace it to their Jupiler site in Jupille. Recently they had to decide to bring it back to Hoegaarden, as the Jupille quality was not good enough. We speak about an annual output of 1.000.000 hl and at least 8 different special quality beers.

49 Bockor in Bellegem. A 100.000 hl annual brewery with about 6 rather special beers. Most sweet and fruity. Groups can visit the brewery.

50 Drie Fonteinen in Beersel. A small brewery with 8 excellent lager and fruity beers to a maximum of 1.000 hl per year. Their beers can be purchased in their brewery shop on the site.

51 Grain d' Orge in Hombourg. Another small brewery with at least 5 excellent special beers. Up to 1.000 hl annual. All beers are available in their café. Groups can visit the brewery by appointment.

52 Abbey Val-Dieu in Aubel. Situated in the farm of the former Abbey, this brewery brews 4 nice beers under its own brand and 8 commissioned beers. Group visits are a real pleasure and can be arranged via the website.

53 Boon in Lembeek. Private-owned small brewery with support from Palm for the distribution. On their list we find 8 nice to excellent fruity beers and a dark brown ale. Group visits by appointment.

54 Lefebvre in Quenast. They are best known for their Floreffe brands, brewed for the Floreffe Abbey. A total production of 100.000 hl annual in 10 different flavors. Visits should be arranged through the local Syndicat d'Initiative (Tourist Office).

55 Jupiler in Jupille-sur-Meuse. Another huge brew plant of the InBev holding, producing 2.200.000 hl of their famous Jupiler lager. Too big to be visited, we suppose.

56 Silly in Silly. This family-owned brewery produces 20.000 hl annual, divided over 9 regular beers, 2 seasonal beers and at least 7 commissioned beers. Maybe less would be better.

57 Cazeau in Templeuve. A micro brewery with an annual output of less than 250 hl. Their only beer for now is the "Tournay" unfiltered blonde ale. Groups can visit the brewery and one can purchase at the brewery on Friday evenings.

58 Brabant in Baisy-Thy. A micro brewery that still brews 3 regular beers and a special one with Christmas. And all that in an annual production of less than 250 hl.

59 Dubuisson in Pipaix. It is already the fifth generation of the Dubuisson family that runs this excellent brewery. A "translation" of the family name inspired the Bush series of really excellent beers. They brew 4 regular beers and 2 seasonal beers for a total of 20.000 hl per year. There is a café at the brewery. Something to remember for real beer lovers. The brewery can be visited too.

60 Dupont in Tourpes-Leuze. Another small brewery with really excellent beers. This family-owned farm-brewery produces up to 20.000 hl each year and expansion is planned. We find 11 excellent regular beers, as well as 2 commissioned beers on their list. Group visits can be arranged.

61 Ecaussines in Ecausinnes. A small brewery that exports 90% of its total production of 2.000 hl. On their list 6 regular beers and 2 seasonal. There is a tavern and restaurant on the site, open during weekends. The brewery can be visited, even by large groups.

62 Brunehaut in Rongy. A small brewery, situated almost on the French border. Again 6 regular and 2 seasonal beers are brewed here for a total of 10.000 hl annual. This brewery can be visited by appointment.

63 Caulier in Péruwelz. Ten thousand hl in 7 regulars, as well as 4 seasonal beers is what this brewery produces. The brewery can be visited and for groups guided visits are possible.

64 Bellevaux in Malmédy. A micro brewery just outside the village of Bellevaux, South of Malmédy. The brewery can be visited.

65 La Binchoise in Binch. A small brewery with an output of 10.000 hl. On the list 4 regular beers and 4 seasonal beers. Also this brewery can be visited. There is a café-restaurant at the site, which is open during the weekends.

66 Val de Sambre in Gozée. Situated within the perimeters of the Aulne Abbey ruins, this brewery markets the "Abbaye d'Aulne" branded beers. At least 6 different beers.

67 La Ferme au Chêne in Durbuy. This is a very small café-brewery that brews only a couple of times in the Summer period. Their only beer is Marckloff.

68 Abbaye des Rocs in Montignies-sur-Roc. Despite the name, this small brewery is not linked to an abbey. But they brew beer like monks with 6 excellent flavors on their list. Group visits on request.

69 Du Bocq in Purnode-Yvoir. A very active, not so small brewery, which produces 100.000 hl annual. Seven regular beers, among which the "Gauloise" brand, one seasonal beer and at least 9 commissioned beers. The brewery is open to visitors in the weekends. Groups on demand during week days.

70 Brootcoorens in Erquelinnes. A micro brewery that brews for private customers and has 3 regular and one seasonal beer on its list. Beers can be purchased at the brewery on Saturdays. Groups can visit the brewery on request.

71 Abbaye St. Rémy in Rochefort. The monks of this abbey brew the best Trappist beers on the market. Their brand is "Rochefort". They only brew about 20.000 hl per year. The abbey can not be visited.

72 Des Fagnes in Mariembourg. As a brew pub with 2.000 hl per year, it is large. Their commissioned beers "Super des Fagnes" come from brewery du Bocq, but they brew at least 8 beers on their own. Groups can visit this brewery on demand.

73 Chimay in Scourmont. This is the brewery of the "Our Lady of Peace" Abbey in Chimay-Scourmont. After Westmalle it is the largest Trappist brewery with an annual output of 200.000 hl. Four flavors of "Chimay" beers are brewed here. There is an official café near the abbey. Group visits to the bottling line are possible.

74 Bouillon in Sensenruth. A small brewery at a beer shop. They brew 5 regular beers, some of which are excellent. Three seasonal beers complete the annual production of 1.000 hl. The brewery can be visited from the shop.

75 Abbaye d'Orval in Florenville. This is the brewery of the "Our Lady of Orval Abbey". A lay workforce produce 100.000 hl annual of 3 of the finest beers on the market. A shop at the abbey sells both beer and cheese. Group visits on appointment.

76 Gigi de l'Etoile in Gérouville. A small brewery with an annual output of 1.000 hl. Brewing 3 regular beers and one seasonal beer.

For the real Beer Lovers

If you want more than just visit some breweries and want to taste different beers in several regions of Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic or Colorado USA, you should contact Andy Neil at Bier-Mania.

He and his team organize complete beer tours for small groups of participants.

Recommendation

If you want to read thousand times more about Belgian Brewers and Beers and where to buy and drink them, we suggest you to buy the excellent book "Good Beer Guide to BELGIUM" by Tim Webb, ISBN-10 1-85249-210-4.

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