List of Closed Lambic Breweries and Blenders

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By the end of the 18th century, more than one hundred lambic producers once flourished in the old heart of Brussels. By 1900, only fifty were left within the city limits. [1] Of the 2,700 active breweries nationwide before 1900, only 200 (8%) were known to practice some form of spontaneous fermentation. [2] Prior to World War I, there were many lambic blenders. Nearly 300 merchants purchased young and old lambic for blending, which was most often served in their cafés. [3]

The 20th century brought obstacles to lambic brewers, World War I especially brought hardship to the Belgian brewing industry as a whole. Breweries were sometimes occupied, and equipment was often confiscated. Some brewers stopped brewing lambic entirely, in order to compete directly with a new influx of popular imports, such as German lagers and British ales. World War II again brought the closure of many breweries and supply shortages that limited lambic production. The latter half of the 20th century saw mergers and closures of smaller companies by larger conglomerates, and the rising popularity of sweetened lambic. [4]

This list is an attempt to catalogue the lost lambic producers, documenting a significant part of Belgian brewing heritage. Though it is not complete or fully comprehensive, the list includes breweries, blenderies, café blenders, as well as merchant contract brewers that sourced lambic for their own brands. It is an ongoing, open-ended research project that will continue to expand.

Please direct any feedback or submissions to Matt, our primary researcher of closed lambic producers, or to site editors Bill and Adam.

Closed Lambic Brewers & Blenders Pages

A

Ankerhof (Essene-Brabant)

B

Baeten, L. (Overmere)

Bécasse-Steppé (Anderlecht)

Belgor (Brussegem)

Brabrux (Wolvertem)

Brasseries Unies (Koekelberg/Brussels)

C

Cantillon Fréres (Lembeek)

Couronne (Uccle)

Crétens-Maeck (St. Gilles-Brussels)

D

De Boeck (Koekelberg/Brussels)

De Coster, Louis & Emile (Molenbeek)

De Coster-Heymans (Saint-Gilles/Brussels)

De Keersmaeker (Kobbegem)

De Koninck-Bergé, C. (Brussels)

De La Presse - Dits, R. (Uccle)

De Neve (Schepdaal)

De Vits, R. (Lembeek)

Dewolfs (Boitsfort)

Dragon (Anderlecht/Brussels)

Drie Pikkel (Strombeek-Bever)

E

Espagne (Brussels)

Eylenbosch (Huizingen)

Eylenbosch (Schepdaal)



G

Goossens (Schepdaal)

H

Houyoux (Nalinnes-Haies)

Huygens (Vlezenbeek)

Hygiëna (Hondzocht/Lembeek)

L

Limbourg (Anderlecht)

Limbourg (Gaasbeek)

M

Moriau (Sint-Pieters-Leeuw)

Mosselmans (Dworp)

R

Rodea - A. De Greef (Sint-Genesius-Rode)

T

Trois Coupes, Les (Saint-Gilles)

V

Van Haelen Frères (Calevoet)

Van Haelen-Coche (Uccle)

Van Malder (Anderlecht)

Vandenkerckhoven (Brussels)

Vandenperre (Brussels)

Vander Linden (Halle)

Vanderperre (Laeken/Schaerbeek)

Vos-Kina, Frans (Molenbeek)

W

Wets (Sint-Genesius-Rode)

Winderickx (Dworp)

Willems (Wambeek)

Complete List of Closed Lambic Breweries and Blenders

Brewery / Blender Location Founder / Brewer Dates Active Notes / Links
A
l'Abeille Charleroi Produced Gueuze-Lambic Extra Vieux.
Abeloos, Joseph Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Joseph Abeloos 1912-1944 Located at Chausee de Roodebeek 153. Produced Gueuze-Lambic and Kriek. Historical info.
Alen-Bruyninckx
& Fils
Waanrode 1963-1980 Produced Faro, Faro Extra, Gueuze Caves Vieux Bruxelles, Gueuze-Krieke-Lambick Caveau de Bruxelles, and Kriek Caves Vieux Bruxelles. 1 2
Algoet-Meerts Alsemberg/Sint-Genesius Rode Franz Algoet-Meerts, founder 1910-1940 Known as "Brasserie Du Moulin". Lambic production unknown. Date closed.
l'Alliance Anderlecht Eugene Rosseels 1878-1923 Located at Kliniekstraat 41-47. Produced Faro, Lambic, and Mars. Pre-Imperial and Caulier mergers. [5] Delplancq, p. 272. [6]
Adolphe, André Ransart Produced Gueuze Lambic, likely a contract brewer.
Ankerhof Essene - Brabant Jules Wambacq (1640)1931-1957 Located at corner of Eksterenberg and Fooststraat. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Kriek, and Mars. Brewery listing (Dutch), Brewery site history (Dutch), Architectural site history (translated from Dutch to English).
Appelmans, Hof van Sint-Martens-Bodegem (Dilbeek) Founded 1868 Produced Lambic and Gueuze. Located at Sint-Martinsstraat 28. 1 2 3
Artevelde Wambeek Pierre Joseph De Troch 1934-1973 Located at Assesteenweg 358. Produced Faro, Gueuze, and Lambic. Pierre Joseph was the brother of Louis De Troch, and started his own brewery due to their differences. He died in 1945, but his sons Joseph and Gustave continued brewing, and also supplied breweries Ankerhof and Monty in Essene after WWII. The building is now an auto body shop. Sign photo. Brewery photo. 1
Avedyck & Co. Leuven Active 1885-1896 Produced Faro and Lambic. [7] 2
B
Baeten, L. Overmere Polidor Baeten, founder 1886-1944 Also known as "Brasserie Sept Etoiles" or "De Zevenster". Brewery site history (Dutch)
Baert, Den Brussels Henri J. Vander Borght, brewer (1776-1791) (1381)1593-1949 Brewery founded as "Den Baert" also known as "La Barbe". Earliest records date back to the 14th century. Located at Baardgang/Rue de la Grande Ile 47-49. Jan van Meerstraeten and Cecilia van Zijpe purchased the brewery in 1593. H. Moerenhout was the last brewer, from 1910 until 1946 or 1949. Den Baert was mentioned in the 1966 article "Tonnemerken Van Brabantse Lambiekbrouwers". In 2016, an archaeological excavation revealed structures likely to be from the old brewery. 1 Brewery site photo, 2016. Quintens, p. 24. [5]
Baillet, P. Uccle-Calevoet Pierre Baillet Active 1937 Produced Gueuze. Purchased a building in 1937 to store Gueuze. Ucclensia 267, Nov. 2017, p. 18.
Barthélémy Brussels Active 1891 Photo of the brewery staff dated 1891 appears in the book Het Mysterie van de Geuze, by Jos Cels.
Battard, F. Ville-Pommeroeul François Battard Founded 1866 Possible contract brewer. Produced Gueuse Lambic. Began as a chicory roaster, later existed as a distillery, winery and beer importer, and in the 20th century became a food distributor and grocery chain. Historical site.
Bécasse-Steppé Anderlecht François Prosper Steppé, founder (b. 1882) 1877-1952 Originally a café blender, A La Bécasse, founded 1877 by Henri Steppe. Acquired by Belle-Vue in 1952, then by Brabrux in 1972, and finally by Interbrew in 1992.1 2
Becquet Brussels Emile Becquet, founder Active 1867-1876 Located at rue des Fleurs 41. 1867: 1100 barrels lambic sold, 1875: presented bottled Faro & Lambic at l'Exposition de biéres anglaises et continentales Londres (1870, 1872). [6] 1876: Listed at Place du Grand-Sablon 39 (building dated 1607). [7] [8]
Belgor Brussegem Gustave De Keersmaeker 1806-1971 Acquired by De Keersmaeker (Kobbegem) under Mort-Subite in 1971, 1 2 3 continued as a brewing site until the late 1980's. Became a beer distributor in 1989, which finally closed in 2014. 4
Belliard Etterbeek L.J. Vandevoorde 1878-1928 Located at rue Belliard 78-80. 1888: Presented "Caro" at Brussels Exposition. 1896: Produced Faro, Gueuze, Lambic, and Mars. (Le Médecin, 1896). Advertisement photo.Archived brewery listing. [6] [5]
Bellis Sint-Katherina-Lombeek Antoine Bellis 1921-1959 Produced Gueuze & Kriek. Located at rue du Cimitière, 1. Operated by Antoine Bellis from 1921-1942, and by Jean-Pierre Bellis until 1959. Gueuze label. 1 2
Bellis-Demol Molenbeek J. Bellis-Demol 1892-1930 Located at Chaussée de Gand, 218-220, Molenbeek. Presented Lambic at the World’s Fair in Antwerp (1894) and Paris (1900). 1914: Known as "Brasserie-Malterie du Cygne". [9][10] Historical research (Guy Moerenhout)
Bertiau-Delacroix Saint-Ghislain Active 1907-1949 Merchant that produced bottled gueuze lambic in 35cl and 74cl bottles.
Bieres D'Assche Asse Active 1948-1965 Located at Prieelstraat 11. Beer merchant, contract brewed Gueuze and Kriek. Label photo.
Bontemps, J.B. Brussels Jean-Baptiste Bontemps Active 1889-1910 Located at rue de la Violette 24. Presented 25 bottles of Lambic Gueuse at 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. 1 Presented lambic & faro at World's Fair 1889 in Paris, 1894 in Antwerp, 1900 in Paris, l'Exposition de Liége 1905, Exposition Internationale du Bordeaux 1907, World's Fair 1910, Brussels. [10] [6]
Borremans-Van Campenhout Forest-Brussels M. Borremans-Van Campenhout Active 1879- Known as "Brasserie de L'Abbaye". Produced Faro and Lambic. Historical research (Guy Moerenhout)
Bovie, Alphonse Brussels Alphonse Bovie Active 1876-1902 Located at rue des Fabriques 7. Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. 1876, 1902: Listed at rue des Fabriques 2, (1876: brewer listed as brother Erneste Bovie). [7] [8] [11]
Brabrux Wolvertem 1967-1990 Originally De Keersmaecker brewery, Brabrux was a conglomerate of several lambic producers, including Van Haelen Freres, Van Der Perre, and Taymans. Bought by Belle-Vue in 1969, closed in 1990. 1 2
Brédael, C. Brussels Active 1856-1878 Located at Belliardstraat 90. Mentioned in the 1966 article "Tonnemerken Van Brabantse Lambiekbrouwers". [5]
Brouwershuis Dworp/Sint-Genesius Rode Theo Hanssens-Vastiau Active 1946 Café located at Hallesesteenweg 153. Owned by Theo Hanssens-Vastiau of Hanssens Artisanaal. Historical site info.
Bouckaert Ename (Oudenaarde) C. Bouckaert 1892-1961 Known as "Brouwerij de Pelikaan", located at Martijn van Torhoutstraat 140, Ename (Oudenaarde). Produced Oude Kriek (label photo). 1 2 3
C
Cammaert Huizingen Joannes Ferdinandus Cammaert 1864-1895 Farm brewery located at Sollenberg 7-15. Camembert was the mayor of Huizingen, and possibly was brewing as early as 1862 on this site with his wife Barbara Lievens. Brewery buildings were constructed in 1864. When Cammaert's great-granddaughter Anna Maria later married Martinus Josephus Eylenbosch in 1874, he continued the brewery operations under the Eylenbosch name from 1895 until his death in 1922. Architectural history page.
Cantillon Fréres Lembeek Auguste Cantillon 1894-1925 In 1894, Auguste Cantillon purchased the Vandezande-Van Roy brewery, located in Lembeek’s Hondzocht district. Later located at Puesstrat 20. His sons Emile and Paul Cantillon worked here, Paul left in 1900 to start a lambic blendery in Anderlecht (Cantillon Brewery). His brother Emile remained in Lembeek and supplied lambic to the Cantillon Brewery for blending until WWI. [12] Delplancq pp. 271, 302. [6] Archived Cantillon Fréres listing.
Cantoni, L. Brussels Lavraas Cantoni, brewer Active 1824-1910 Located at Rue du Rempart des Moines 23. Known as "Brasserie La Renommée". Produced Gueuze-Lambic. 200 bottles of Gueuze-Lambic were sent to Constantinople by request of Sultan Abdulmejid I (1823-1861) in 1844. L'Independance Belge, Oct. 18.1844, page 2. 1 [6]
Carlier, Adolphe & Co. Brussels Adolphe Carlier Active 1894-1913 Produced lambic and bière de coupage. Located at rue de la Grande Ile 49. Bronze medal for lambic at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. [6]
Caulier Brussels (1873)1875-1971 Located at rue Herry 31. 1900: Produced Faro, Kriek, and Lambic. 1950's: Sourced lambic from Winderickx. [7] [1] 2
Château d'Or Uccle J. Vanderlinden, founder 1894-1954 Formerly "Brasserie Ponette" and "Brasserie du Château". 1 Produced Faro, Gueuze Vieux Chateau d'Or, Kriek, and Lambic. 2
Château d'Or S.A. Vilvoorde De Nayer & Risack Closed 1954 Located at Leuvenstraat 30. Produced Gueuze Lambic, Klauwaert's Bier, Kriek Faro, Kriek Lambic, Super Faro, Vieux Château d'Or. Archived brewery listing. Beer labels.
Château S.A. Lembeek Vital Nérincx 1888-1914 Produced Lambic Gueuze Extra. Label photo. Located on Bergensesteenweg/Chaussée de Mons. 1 [6]
Château, Du. (Le) Strombeek-Bever Closed 1961 Produced Gueuze. 1 2
Charlier, Joseph Brussels Joseph Charlier Active 1899 Specialized in bottled Lambic-Gueuze and Lambic. Located at rue Armand Campenhout 8. 1899 Brussels Almanac listing, page 758
Cheval Blanc Liége Lamy, L. Active 1903- Café blender, produced Gueuze Lambic, Krieken Lambic, and Faro. Sourced lambic from Van Elewyck. Located at Boulevard d'Avroy 122.
Chrispiels Brussels Active 1880 Located at rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil, 15. Presented lambic at Exposition Nationale de 1880, Brussels. [6]
Colmant, Jean Baudour Produced Faro, Mars, and a "Gueuze-Saison". 1
Cnop Anderlecht Auguste Cnop, founder Active 1935 Located at rue des Goujons 22. Produced Gueuze. Breweriana. 1935 Brussels Almanac listing. Letterhead photo:
Concorde, Brasserie de la Brussels Pierre Otte Cafe blender. Produced Gueuse-Lambic and Lambic. Located at rue de la Concorde 72. Postcard photo. 1
Cools Fréres Brussels Jean-Baptiste & Edouard-Jean Cools Active 1876-1902 Located at rue Jolly, 50-52. Presented lambic at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. [6]
Coosemans Brussels Active 1892-1895 Located at rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil, 17. Presented bottled lambic at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. 1895: Became Plaisant-Schoukens. [6] (Guy Moerenhout)
Corbeel, A. Vilvoorde Arthur Corbeel Produced Geuze-Lambic. Possible related brewery site: Lange Molensstraat 50. A plaque dated 1934 with the name Arthur Corbeel was found on this site in Vilvoorde. Site info.
Corbeel, F. Tervuren Félix Corbeel Active 1926-1935 Known as "Brasserie St-Michel". Produced Faro, Gueuze-Lambic, Kriek-Lambic, Lambic, and Petit Gueuze. 1 2
Cornet de Grez Dworp Ferdinand Cornet de Grez d'Elzius, Mayor of Dworp, founder 1828-1869 Lambic production unknown. 1
Couronne (De Kroon) Uccle Herinckx brothers, founders 1929-1966 Founded as “Brasserie Hérinckx Enfants” in 1892, named Brasserie de la Couronne in 1929. Acquired by Brasserie Leopold in 1957, and later closed in 1966. Historical research (Guy Moerenhout)
Crétens-Maeck St. Gilles-Brussels Maeck Bros. 1873-1902 Located at rue Haute, 161-163 (1894) and rue Sterckx 9-11 (1899). Presented lambic at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. 1897: Gold medal, Brussels International Exhibition. 1899: Produced Faro, Gueuze Lambic Extra, and Lambic, also advertised Vieux Lambic for blending. [6] 1899 location and advertisement, p. 783:
Crokaert Huizingen Felix Crokaert Active 1899-1950's Lambic blender, produced Gueuze & Kriek. Located on a farm across from Sollenberg mill (Watermolenstraat & Sollenberg). 1950's: Operated by Emile Crokaert. 1
Crokaert, Edouard Brussels Edouard Crokaert Active 1894-1905 Located at rue des Fabriques 17 and rue Michel-Ange 74 (1905). Known as "Brasserie de la Rose". Won a silver medal for bottled lambic-gueuze at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. [6] Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris, and Liege, 1905. [10]
D
Day Fréres Linkebeek Active 1931 Lambic blender that produced Gueuze Lambic Extra & Krieken Lambic Extra. Sourced lambic from Van Haelen Fréres and Linkebeek. Active date, brewery sign (Collection: Danny de Beule, Photo: Filip Geerts)
De Baerdemaeker Essene Alfonsus De Baerdemaeker Closed 1950 Located at Essene-Kerkplein 5. Produced "Belgueuze" and Kriek. Active 1933-1950, prior dates unknown. 1940: Known as "Monty S.P.R.L." Label photo, Brewery listing, Historical info, Brewery site info
De Bisschop Leupegem (Oudenaarde) 1870s-1970 Located at Leupegemstraat 42-49. Produced Gueuze, further lambic production unknown. Historical info. Bottle auction listing:
De Boeck Koekelberg 1866-1969 Located at rue de Flandres 187-188. Produced, Faro, Gueuze, Kriek, Lambic, and Lambic-Gueuze. 1937-38: merger w/Goossens 1, Historical research (Guy Moerenhout)
De Boeck, Léopold Halle Léopold De Boeck Active 1829-1897 Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1885 and 1894, Antwerp. 1897: Gustave Deboeck. Delplancq, pp. 289-290. [6] [9]
De Bontridder, Fritz & Co. Vilvoorde Fritz De Bontridder Active 1885-1894 Produced Faro, Lambic, and Mars. Also known as Brasserie de L'Etoile. [7] [9]
De Bue Frères
(Vieux Temps)
Uccle 1930-1950 Produced Gueuze Vieux-Temps and Kriek Vieux-Temps. Production of these brands continued by Winderickx after closure. 1 2
De Coster Asse Produced Gueuze. Telephone: 52.64.79
De Coster, Jules & Co. Ixelles Jules De Coster 1859-1935 Located at rue de la Digue 3. Prior brewery site of Van Zeebroeck and Lannoy. Presented Faro and Lambic at Worlds Fairs in 1894-95, won a gold medal for Lambic in 1900. Possibly active until 1935 under merger with Pierre Hap. [7] [9] 1 2
De Coster, Louis & Emile Molenbeek Louis & Emile Decoster, founders 1892-1969 Produced Gueuze Cornet de Poste. Closed in 1966 after being acquired by Belle-Vue. The brewery was used as the headquarters for Belle-Vue, brewing there until 1992, and active until 1996. Brewery advertisement (Collection: Freddy Leriche), Historical research (Guy Moerenhout)
De Coster-Heymans Saint-Gilles (Brussels) Ferdinand De Coster-Heymans 1876-1948 Located at rue de France 7-8. Produced Lambic and Gueuze. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 47.
label (Collection: Freddy Leriche), enamel sign (Collection: Danny de Beule, Photo: Filip Geerts)
De Dobbeleer Dworp Lambic production unknown.
De Dobbeleer Gooik Em. De Dobbeleer Produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic.
De Dobbeleer-Mertens Sint-Genesius-Rode François De Dobbeleer (1873-1950) 1901-1950 Located at Dorpstraat 5-7. Produced Gueuze. Known as "Brasserie de la Bonne Source". De Dobbeleer learned lambic brewing at De Coster in Brussels. 1 Listed on monument to closed lambic brewers in Beersel: 2 3 4 5
De Donder Jette - St. Pierre Guillaume De Donder Active 1933 Beer merchant, specialized in bottled Gueuze and Krieken Lambic. Located at rue de Villegas 99.
De Drie Bronnen Beersel Pierre Mommaert, blender (1960's-1971) site built 1883, café 1953- Café blender located at Hoogstraat 13, 1650 Beersel. Former site of Drie Fonteinen blendery. Café blended a house Kriek with Girardin Lambic and Schaerbeek cherries. Last known proprietor: Jef De Visscher-Mommaert. Reported to be closed permanently due to family illness.1, Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 160.
De Duif Edegem Edward Hermans (1874-1954) & Alfons Herremans (1882-1945) 1913 - 1956 Produced and bottled Lambic. Label photo. Edward Hermans' brother, Jos Hermans Sr., was also a lambic brewer and mayor of Mortsel. 1 2
De Eendracht Leuven 1904/1905-1974 Produced Oude Kriek Lambic. 1Label and Glass photos:
De Genst, J.B. Brussels Jean-Baptiste De Genst 1840-1893 Located at rue des Six-Jetons 10. 1867: Produced Lambic, Faro, and Mars. (Le Moniteur de la Brasserie, Jan 13, 1867, no. 407) [6]
De Gheest Aalst 1926-1988 Produced Gueuze St. Job. Formerly "Brasserie de Lelie, Brasserie La Lys". In 1926 became Brasserie De Gheest S.A. In 1983 owned by Belbrew, became Brasserie Dendria/Brasserie Safir. Closed 1988. 1
De Grote Pot Beersel Henri Matton (1896-1944) -1946 Cafe blender located at Steenweg op Ukkel 63. Henri Matton sourced lambic from Van Halen Coche, Van Haelen Freres, and Winderickx, and used his barn for storing and blending lambic. Matton genealogy. Historical info.
De Jonghe Fréres Willebroeck Active 1894 Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. [9]
De Kam Wemmel Isidore Stallaert-Callewaert 1905-1914 Located at Steenweg op Brussel 7, closed during World War I. Produced Lambic and Meerts. Referenced in the 1966 article "Tonnemerken Van Brabantse Lambiekbrouwers", based on the account of a former brewery worker, Mrs. H. Vanhellemont-Thyssen, age 78. Archived brewery listing. Architectural site history. Postcard Photo:
De Kam Wezembeek Isidoor De Wandeleer 1890-1960's Blender. Located at Beekstraat 172. Produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Faro from lambic purchased in Brussels. The building is now fully restored and used as a cultural center. 1 [6]
De Keersmaecker Wolvertem Jan Jozef De Keersmaecker 1871-1967 Located at Stationstraat 14, Wolvertem. Produced Caves St. Pierre Gueuze Grande Reserve, Gueuze Corona, and Gueuze Ch. Van Den Stock. Presented lambic at the World's Fair 1894, Antwerp (Jean-Joseph De Keersmaecker-Augustyns). C. & R. De Keersmaecker Became part of the Brabrux conglomerate in 1967.[9] Brewery site, 2011. De Keersmaecker Gueuze Corona enamel sign, 1949:
De Keersmaeker Kobbegem Felix Jan De Keersmaeker (1840-1912) (1604) 1869-1971 Also known as "Den Hert", or "The Deer". Merged with Brabrux before being acquired by Mort Subite (Alken-Maes) in 1971, and remains their current production site today. Den Hert label, Den Hert sign (Collection: Danny de Beule, Photo: Filip Geerts)
De Koninck-Bergé, C. Brussels Active 1899 Known as "Brasserie du Cheval Gris". Produced Faro, Lambic, and Gueuze. Specialized in bottled Lambic Gueuze. Located at rue de l'Evéqué 16. 1899 advertisement, Brussels Almanac p. 758.
De Koninck–Proost Dworp Petrus Josephus De Koninck & Louise Van Roy 1922-1981 Cafe blender. Produced Gueuze and Kriek. Located at Kerkstraat 41. Known as "Cafe du Centre". Historical info. sign 1, sign 2 (Collection: Danny de Beule, Photos: Filip Geerts)
Dekoninck & Gebroeders Dworp Gregorius Josephus Dekoninck Closed 1977 Blender. Produced Gueuze and Kriek. Located at Kerkstraat 71. Gregorius trained at Brouwerij Den Bisschop, later at Van Haelen Freres. 1972: Sons Henri & Jozef took over beer trade from Winderickx. De Neve continued the brand until 1992, and it is still being produced by Frank Boon. The Dekoninck family owns a drinks shop in Buizingen. Source: Frank Boon. Historical info.
De Koster-Hallemans, P. Brussels Active 1900 Known as "Brasserie du Cheval Noir". Located at rue du Cheval-Noir 17. 1899: Advertised Vieux Lambic-Gueuze. Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris. [10] 1899 Brussels Almanac listing, p. 782.
De Kroon Tollembeek Everaert Active 1949 Produced Gueuze and Kriek. Sign photo. 1
De Meuter, H. Itterbeek Hendrik De Meuter 1907-1965 Located at Dorpstraat/Kerkstraat 55. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic. Also known as "Brouwerij Het Draaiboomken". The brewery buildings have been renovated and are still in use today. 1, 2, LambicLand, Webb, Pollard, McGinn, Page 8.
De Nayer Molenbeek Martin Denayer Closed 1955 Located at Rue Taziaux 39, Molenbeek. Known as "Brasserie de l'Etangs Noir". Produced Faro, Oude Gueuze, Kriek Lambic, Mars, and Vieux Lambic de Coupage. 1, 2
De Neve Schepdaal 1792-1994 Founded: 1792, a brewery since 1772. One of 5 lambic breweries in Schepdaal active in the 19th century. 1975: Acquired by Belle-Vue, Constant Vandenstock.
De Nieuwe Cam Gooik Jean-Baptiste Walravens 1796-1926 Located at Dorpsstraat 32. Produced Faro, Kriek-Lambic, Lambic, and Mars. 1900-1926: Charles Walravens operated the brewery. The historically protected buildings date to 1711. The main house is now a bed & breakfast, in addition to private residences in the former brewery that dates to 1900. Source: Geeraerts, Chantal. De Nieuwe Cam te Gooik - Deel 4: De Nieuwe tijd - Brouwerij / Stokerij. Gooik no. 99, March 2013, pg. 22. Brewery photo. 1918 brewery invoice (source: Virtok, delcampe.net). 1, 2, 3, 4
De Page Brussels F.J. De Page Active 1834-1866 Located at place Saint-Géry 10. 1 1866: Produced 159 tonneaux lambic, 239 tonneaux faro 2,3 years brewed for F.J. De Page. (Le Moniteur de la Brasserie, Feb 18, 1866, no. 360) [6]
De Page Overijse Paul De Page Active 1900-1965 Produced Gueuze De Page, Gueuze-Lambic, Kriek De Page, Kriek-Lambic, and Lambik. Won a bronze medal for Kriek-Lambic at the Worlds Fair 1900. 1 2
De Potter Fréres Molenbeek Active 1894 Presented Faro and Lambic at World’s Fair 1894, Antwerp. Located at rue du Cheval-Noir 17, later site of De Koster-Hallemans (1900). [9]
De Roskam Brussels Constant Van Den Stock Active 1905-1950 Lambic blender that produced Faro, Gueuze du Roskam, Kriek, and Lambic. Also known as Brasserie Etrille. Blendery was located at rue des Quatre Vents 40, and the café was located at rue de Flandre 9. Gueuze du Roskam was later produced by C. & R. De. Keersmaecker, which later merged into Brabrux. Archived listing. Coaster photo. Index listing. 1929 advertisement:
De Sint-Roch Lembeek Louis Paul 1860-1898 Name was later changed to "Hygiëna". Produced 1st bottled gueuze in 1875. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 59. Pre-dated Troch (1898-1927), De Vits, equipment sold to Frank Boon in 1978.
De Smedt Alsemberg -1870 Located at Brusselsesteenweg 44. Produced Lambic, Faro, and Mars. Delplancq, p. 271. [6]
De Smedt-Heymans Rebecq Located at rue de la Station 43. Produced Lambic Gueuze.
De Troch, A. Schepdaal Arthur Troch (1834)1900-1967, -1978/9 Blender, brewery, maltings, a brewery site since 1834. Located at Ninoofsesteenweg and Jan De Trochstraat. Current site of a restaurant, Spanuit. Sourced lambic from Lindemans in the 1970's for blending until 1978/9. Historical site. The maltery building was converted into residential property in 2017. Building with old De Troch advertisement visible (2013). Active dates source. Label photo. Glass photos:
De Vits Asse Closed 1977 Produced Gueuze & Kriek. 1 2
De Vits, R. Halle Joseph De Vits, founder 1927-1978 Lambic blender, produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic. Boon purchased first brewing equipment and learned the trade from Réne De Vits, son of founder Joseph De Vits. 2.
De Vleminck, Constant Molenbeek Active 1885-1900 Located at rue Taziaux 41, Molenbeek. Presented Faro and Lambic at World’s Fair 1885 and 1894, Antwerp, and 1900, Paris. [9] [10]
De Vleminck, François Brussels Active 1885-1900 Located at Chaussée d’Anvers 101. Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1885, Antwerp, and 1900, Paris. [7] [10]
De Vleminck-Coosemans Brussels 1870-1939 Located at Impasse de la Brasserie, Rue de Laeken. Known as Brasserie "Sainte-Marie". Presented Lambic at World's Fair 1885 and 1894, Antwerp. [7] [6] [5]
De Wael Dendermonde François de Wael 1852-1956 Located at Brusselsestraat and Sint-Rochusstraat. Sons Leo and Albert continued operations, and sold the brewery in 1926. It became known as "Les Flandres". Presented lambic at 1900 World's Fair in Paris. 1 2 3
De Winne, J. Asper (Gavere) Jérôme De Winne 1924-1961 Located at Steenweg 37. Produced Gueuze, Kriek, Kriekenbier, and Lambik. Historical info #1. Historical info #2.
De Wilde Produced Gueuze and Kriek. Glass photo:
De Wolf-Desmedt Schaerbeek Victor De Wolf-Desmedt Active 1800s Located at rue de la Bruyére 54, Schaerbeek. Known as "Brasserie de la Charrue". Produced Jack-Op, Lambic-Gueuse, Krieken-Lambic. 1 (?) 2
De Zwaan Anderlecht Ed. Pêtre-Nérinckx 1892-1930 French name: "Brasserie du Cygne". Located at Chaussée de Mons 824. Produced Lambic, Faro, and Mars. Bought by F. Moeremans in 1930. [5] Historical research (Guy Moerenhout)
Deboeck Brussels Active 1868 Located at rue de Flandre 188. 1868: produced 414 barrels lambic, 173 barrels faro, 57 barrels mars (Le Moniteur de la Brasserie, Dec 13, 1868, no. 507) [6] [9]
Debrulle, Hector Familleureux Hector Debrulle Produced Gueuze-Lambic. Label photo.
Decock Fréres Brussels Active 1867 Located at place Saint-Géry 10. 1867: 95 barrels lambic, 165 barrels faro (2,3,4 years) (Le Moniteur de la Brasserie, Sep 29, 1867, no. 444) [6]
Degreef-Mosselmans Sint-Genesius-Rode Andre Degreef 1904-1973 Known as "Brasserie & Malterie de Rhode-St. Genése". (Pre-Rodea) Bottled Gueuze & Krieken Lambic.1 (Dutch) 2 3 [13]
Deknop, J.-Michiels Ruisbroek Active 1950's Produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic.
Delhaize, Louis Molenbeek Founded 1875 Contract brewer, market chain. Produced Gueuze Lambic Delhaize and Kriek Lambic Delhaize. Glass photo (Filip Geerts): 1 Company history: 2 Listed as a Boon contract brew: 3
Delimal Fréres Peruwelz Produced "Gueuze Lambic Monami". 1
Delloye, J. & Masson, L. Brussels Active 1894 Located at Rue Jolly 165. Presented Faro, Lambic, and Mars at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. [9]
Delvaux, A. Laeken Adolphe Delvaux Active 1894-1901 Known as "Brasserie du Petit Paris". Located at Rue du Palais 403. Produced Faro and Lambic. Delplancq, p. 300. [6] [9]
Demol, H. & Fils Molenbeek Located at Chaussée de Gand 601, Molenbeek. Gueuze sign
Denayer-Leemans Vilvoorde Active 1885 Presented Faro, Lambic, and Mars at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. [7]
Depréz, Emile Châtelet Emile Depréz Merchant labeling a contract-brewed Gueuze-Lambic. Located at rue des Sablières 112, Châtelet. Label photo.
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Beersel Petrus Derauw Founded 1871 Original HORAL member. Café and blender, currently run by 5th generation proprietor, Antoine Derauw. Until 1963, Pierre Derauw kept the tradition of blending Gueuze and Kriek. He operated the inn restaurant until 1993. Café website
Desmedt-Van Lier, J. Brussels J. Desmedt-Van Lier Active 1930's Produced "Gueuze la Chevré d'Or". Bottlecap image. (Source: Crowncaps.info) Possible connection to café "De Toekomst", which listed "J. Desmedt-Van Lier" as proprietor in a 1931 advertisement (De Kunstvrienden, Feb. 1931, p. 4). 1 "J. Desmedt" was also listed as a brewer and café proprietor in the 1931 Brussels Almanac (p. 1649). Brewer's address: Boulevard Jamar 29a. 2 Another possible connection to Brasserie de l'Avenir, a café and beer merchant in Saint-Gilles which was operated by the Desmedt-Van Lier family, Almanach du Commerce listed a "J. Desmedt" as the proprietor after 1927. 3
Desplenter Dentergem Henri Desplenter 1880-1968 Located at Wontergemstraat 61. Produced Lambic and Gueuze according to a 1965 brewery directory. Pre-dated Brasserie Riva S.A., which operated until bankruptcy in 2007. Delplancq, p. 287. [6]
Devalkeneer, Victor Pepingen Victor Devalkeneer Active 1930's - late 1950's Lambic blender that produced Gueuze and Kriek Lambic. Victor Devalkeneer was succeded by his son-in-law Jean Limbourg in 1934, after his marriage to Marie Devalkeneer. Jean was the son of Nestor Limbourg, a lambic blender from Gaasbeek. Jean and Marie also ran a café and event hall, which continued to operate until 2010. The building was recently converted to condos and an insurance office. Jean continued the lambic blendery until the late 1950's, then worked as a beer merchant until he died in 1961.
Devisch, J. Halle J. Devisch Produced Gueuze and Kriek.
Devroey, Jules Leuven Jules Devroey Active 1912-1936 Produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic. Located at 254 Thienschestraat (Tiensestraat). Site history and current preservation efforts: 1
Dewael, Victor Dworp Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris. [10]
Dewolfs Boitsfort Joannes Dewolfs (1866) 1784-1960 Located at rue Middlebourg 66-68. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Gueuze Dewolfs, Gueuze Lambic, Kriek, Kriek Dewolfs, and Lambic. Henri had two sons, Georges and Hippolyte, who may have continued brewery operations until 1960. De la rue Middelbourg au Jagersveld, Une urbanisation contrastée. L'empreinte de Léopold II. Hisciwab, 2014. pp. 94-101. 1 [6] [7] [5]
D'Hoe Frères Liedekerke Closed 1940 Known as "Brasserie la Balance". Produced Gueuze and Lambic. [2]
D'Hollander, E. Brussels Active 1899 Bottled Lambic-Gueuze. Located at place Henri Conscience 3. 1899 Brussels Almanac listing, page 759.
D'Houwer Brussels Located at Rue Auguste Orts 16, storage at Rue des Deux Tours 11-13. Produced Lambic Gueuze. Proprietors: Alphonse D'Houwer-Dewint and Pol. D'Houwer. Known as "Brasserie du Lion Belge".
Dits, R. Uccle Robert Dits 1880-1965 Known as "Brasserie de la Presse" and "Dits Freres". Located at rue du Doyenné 58, Uccle. Produced Gueuze and Kriek. 1 2 3 [5]
Dragon Anderlecht Located at rue Gheude 56-58. Produced Gueuze and Kriekenlambic. Current location of Cantillon.
De Vleminck, J. & Fils Strombeek-Bever Jean Charles De Vleminck Closed 1955 Known as "Brouwerij du Drij Pikkel S.A.". Produced Faro, Gueuze, Gueuze Lambic, Kriek, and Krieken Lambic. Located at Boechoutlaan 245. In 1957, the brewery is converted into a tavern. A time later the entire brewery complex was bought by wine wholesaler H. Roscam, who performed a full restoration of the buildings.[14] Historical info. Brewery listing.
Druard Schaerbeek 1915-1932 Known as "Brasserie d'Helmet". Produced Faro, Gueuze, and Lambic. 1
Dumortier-Devos, J. Laeken Active 1885-1894 Located at Chausse d'Anvers 133. Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. [7] [9]
Duwée Brussels Active 1800's Located at rue des Soeurs Noires 7 (present day Boulevard Anspach). 1 1866: produced 800 barrels of Lambic, Faro, and Mars. (Le Moniteur de la Brasserie, Apr 8, 1866, no. 367) [6]
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Espagne Brussels A. Vandenbruggen 1829-1866 Located at rue l'Épargne 1. Pre-dates Hérinckx-Duchesne (1866), Herinckx-Toussaint (1908), Toussaint Freres (1922), eventually Brasseries Unies. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 47. [5]
Everaert Gooik 1930-1940 Produced Lambic. Delplancq, p. 289. Possible duplicate of Everaet, the mayor was a brother of Joseph Everaet during this period. [6]
Everaet Ninove Joseph Everaet Closed 1950 Produced Gueuze, Kriek, Lambik. 1
Eylenbosch (Huizingen) Huizingen Martinus Josephus Eylenbosch 1895-1965 Produced Gueuze. Located at Sollenberg 7-15. Formerly the Cammaert brewery. Cammaert's great-granddaughter Anna Maria married Martinus Josephus Eylenbosch in 1874, and he later took over brewery operations from Joannes-Baptista Wynants-Cammaert in 1895. Eylenbosch passed away in 1922, leaving the brewery to his sons Jan-Baptist and Georges. The brewery transferred ownership again in 1948 to Jan-Baptist's sons when he passed away that year. Production continued until 1965. The buildings were converted to residential lofts in 2006-2008 by Steven Winderickx, son of lambic brewer Edgar Winderickx. Source: Brouwerijen en Bierstekerijen en Beersel. Delplancq, p. 292. [6] Architectural history page. History timeline page.
Eylenbosch (Schaerbeek) Schaerbeek A. Eylenbosch Active 1927-1937 Advertised Gueuze Lambic and Gueuze Extra under "Brasserie L'Avia", possibly a beer merchant. Located at Avenue de Roodebeek 41.
Eylenbosch (Schepdaal) Schepdaal Emiel Eylenbosch 1894-1991, 1989:Alken Maes Brewery site since 1851, founded by the mayor of Schepdaal. Abandoned by Mort Subite since 2001 (see photo at top of page). 2019: Plans announced to revive the site and Eylenbosch brand. 1
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Félicé & Joly Hoeilaart Jozef Joly Active 1905-1932 1905-1914: Brasserie Joly, J. Produced Faro, Lambik. Also known as Brasserie L'Aigle, J. Joly-Debontridder. Located at the corner of Koldamstraat and Emile Vandenbroeckstraat. 1 2
Flamande S.A. Lauwe 1897-1973 Located at Aalbeeksesteenweg 2. Also known as "Vlaamsche Brouwerij". Produced "Faro Frik", "Frik Gueuze Lambik", Gueuze Lambik. 1 Historical info.
Fleur d’Or, La Leuven Active 1909-1947 Produced Faro, bottled Geuze Lambic, and Lambic. merchant advertisement in De Volkswil newspaper. Source: Amsab.be Archived brewery listing. 1930 photo of brewery workers. 1909 active date.
Fleur d’Or, La Saint Gilles 1875-1969 Also known as "Brasserie Van Den Moortel" and "De Goude Blomme". Produced Faro, Gueuze, and Kriek. 1833: Hauwaerts family ownership, located at Rue de la Petite Île 20. 1875: Moved to Jamarlaan 79 after the flooding of the Zenne river.1943-1969: Arthur Van Den Moortel was the final brewer. [1] Glass photo 1, Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4
Frankveld Beersel Produced Gueuze and Kriek.
Fransman, Aimé Ninove Aimé-Benoit Fransman (1846-1926) Closed 1913 Lambic production unknown. A brewer and distiller that advertised lambic for blending. Fransman was a city councilor until 1891, and advertised lambic for blending in 1911. The brewery was sold in 1913. Biographical info (PDF). (Pages 6 and 51)
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Galmart Heikruis Produced "Gueuze Galmart". glass photo (Collection: Danny de Beule, Photo: Filip Geerts) 2
Gévé S.A. Braine-l'Alleud Alfred Glibert 1892-1971 1892-1903: Brasserie A. Glibert, 1903-1927: Brasserie Alfred Glibert-Vanham, 1927-1955: Brasserie-Malterie Glibert-Vanham S.A., 1955: Br. Gévé S.A. Acquired by Br. Alken in 1957, and closed in June 1971. Produced Gueuze-Lambic and Lambik. 1, 2, 3
Ghewy-Werrie Brussels Lambic production unknown.
Goeleven, Frans Brussels Frans Goeleven Active 1930's Café blender, located at Laekenstraat 144. Café was named "In de Zuidstar", and also advertised as Brouwerij "De Zuidstar". Sourced lambic from De Keersmacker - Wolvertem. Specialized in Gueuze, Kriek, Faro, and Lambic. Sources: De Kunstvrienden, No. 2, February 1934, p. 4; De Noordstar, No. 4, June 1935, p. 2.
Goossens Sint-Gertrudis-Pede Nestor Goossens, founder 1767-1967 Known as "Brouwerij Ste. Gertrude Pede". Located at Isabellastraat 16. 1 brewery photo 3
Goossens Fréres Brussels Julianus and Paulus Goossens 1900-1937 J. Goossens was first active in 1899 before the establishment of Goossens Fréres. Later known as "Brouwerij-Malterij De Eendracht" in the 1930's. Located at Rue de Serrue 28. Advertised lambic, faro, and bottled gueuze-lambic. De Noordstar, Jan. 1930, p. 4. Took over the "De Laurier" brewery (active 1829-1950) and moved to several locations in the Anneessens and Dansaert districts. Merger with De Boeck in 1938, which later merged into Brasseries Unies in 1960. 1 Page 61
Ghysels, Leopold Lot Leopold Ghysels (1865-1942) 1893-1957 A cafe blender that blended & bottled Gueuze & Kriek. The cafe was known as "In den Groenen Boomgaard" (In The Green Orchard), which closed in 1957. Blending took place in the basement where the barrels of lambic and kriek lambic were stored. Gueuze & Kriek were bottled after 5-6 months of fermentation, and stored in the warehouses behind the house. Sons Oscar and Maurice took over the business, and expanded to bottling beers for Wielemans brewery in the 1920's and 1930's, in addition to blending lambic. The business operated as a drinks outlet until it's closure in 2016. Historical info. Cafe photo.
Grand Salon, Au Beersel Jacobus Phillippus Mommaert, Theresia Alice Ghysels, founders 1925- Café blender located at Herman Terlinckplein 4. Sourced lambic from Van Haelen Freres, Van Halen Coche, and Winderickx to blend and bottle Gueuze. It was bottled from a 3000L foeder, and aged 2 years in the cellars under the inn. The business remained in the family until 2009, and is still used today as an event space. Historical info.
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Hap, Pierre Brussels Pierre Hap Active 1885-1915/1932 Located at Chaussée de Louvain 144. Known as "Brasserie des Deux-Tours". Won a gold medal for Lambic & Faro presented at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. Also won a bronze medal in Brussels (1888), a silver medal in Antwerp (1885), a bronze medal in Paris (1889), and a gold medal in Paris (1900). Possible merger with J. De Coster, active until 1935. Possible early connection to Vandenperre (1885). (V. Van Velsen, op. Cit., p. 54) [6] [9] 1 2 3
Hauwaerts Fréres Brussels Adrien Hauwaerts 1812-1914 Known as "Brasserie la Verger Vert" (Green Orchard). Located at rue des Tanneurs 41-47. Lambic & Faro presented at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. [6] Quintens, p. 59. [5]
Hellinckx Wemmel Produced Gueuze & Kriek. coaster photo
Herbos Fréres Brussels Active 1885-1894 Located at rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil 73-77. Lambic & Faro presented at World's Fair 1894, Antwerp. Won a gold medal at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. [6] [7] [9] Possibly predates Vandenkerckhoven.
Heremans Brussels Active 1868 Located at rue de la Petite Ile 12. Produced Lambic, Faro, and Mars.
(Le Moniteur de la Brasserie, Dec 13, 1868, no. 507) [6]
Hérinckx, Félix Molenbeek Félix Hérinckx Active 1894 Located at rue de la Sacristie 4 (present day rue du Prado). 1 Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1894. [9]
Hérinckx Fréres et Soeur Uccle Guillaume Herinckx, founder 1892-1921 Pre-Brasserie de la Couronne. Presented bottled Lambic at World’s Fair 1894, Antwerp, and 1900, Paris. [9] [10]
Hérinckx-Duchesne, J. Brussels Josse Herinckx-Duchesne 1866-1908 Formerly Brasserie l'Espagne. Located at rue de l’Épargne 13. Presented bottled Lambic at World’s Fair 1894, Antwerp and 1900, Paris. Between 1904-1908 a certain J. Hérinckx married the daughter of Ch. Toussaint, and the brewery became known as Toussaint-Hérinckx, by 1922 it had become Toussaint Fréres. Quintens, p. 51. [9] [10]
Hérinckx-Vankeerberghen, Charles Brussels Charles Hérinckx-Vankeerberghen Active 1880- Known as "Brasserie de la Grand-Ile", located at rue de la Grande Ile 27. Produced Lambic and Faro, presented at World's Fair in 1894 and 1900 (Henri Herinckx). [9] 1 Label photo.2 3
Hermans Mortsel Jos Hermans & Jan Hermans-Voets Active 1971 Produced Caves Ste. Anne Gueuze. glass photo 1971 active date
Het Anker Herentals Frans Leyden Produced "Sport Gueuze Lambik", label photo:
Het Schip Tienen Active 1911-1934 Brewing cooperative, produced "Extra Gueuze". Also known as "Le Bateau". Archived listing #1 #2 1932 Brewery document:
Heyvaert Asse Marcel Heyvaert 1721-1981 Brewery and maltings that produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 207.
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Himbrechts, D. Brussels Active 1899 Produced Faro, Lambic, Lambic-Gueuze, and Mars. Located at rue Verbist 17. 1899 Brussels Almanac listing, p. 759.
't Hoefijzer Diest Paul Ooms Closed 1971 Also known as "Brasserie du Fer à Cheval". Produced "Speciale à la Gueuze".1 Label photo:
Houwaerts, Auguste Saint-Gilles Auguste Houwaerts 1892-1948 Located at Boulevard Jamar 79, later occupied by the lambic brewery La Fleur d’Or. Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1894, and produced Gueuze. Also spelled Hauwaerts. Friedrich historical reference. (Guy Moerenhout) Coaster photo:
Houyoux Nalinnes (Haies) Maurice Houyoux, founder 1899-1924 Located at Rue Dr Paul Maître 15-17. Also known as "La Nalinnoise". Produced Gueuze-Lambic. Won a bronze medal at the Worlds Fair in 1900. 1
Huygens Jette Active 1942-1943 Listed as a Lambic brewer in l’Annuaire de la brasserie, 1942-1943. Delplancq, p. 297. [6]
Huygens Vlezenbeek Jan-Baptiste Huygens 1911-1970 Lambic blender, produced Gueuze and Kriek. Blender: Jan-Baptiste Huygens (1920-1958). Sourced lambic from Lindemans, De Neve, Eylenbosch, Moriau and Winderickx. Brewery history, p. 18 (PDF) Historical archive photo (Dutch). Historical archive photo #2. Sign photo. Glass photo:
Hygiëna Lembeek (Hondzocht) Louis Paul 1860-1929 Founded originally as Brasserie de Sint-Roch. Delplancq suggests the origins of the name "Gueuze" were tied to Louis Paul from Brasserie Hygiëna in Lembeek, who in 1870 had the nickname "Geus" for his liberal politics. The brewery was also believed to have adapted the champenois method for lambic from Dom Pérignon, a French champagne producer. The people of Lembeek therefore called this beer "lambiek van bij de Geus" or "lambic of the Geus brewery". Delplancq, Thierry. Les Brasseurs du Lambic: Données Historiques et Géographiques. P. 262-263. Around 1875, the brewery engineer Cayaerts began bottling Gueuze Lambic. The brewery was sold to Pierre Troch in 1898. In 1919, brewery ownership was under Réne Troch, and the brewery closed in 1927 after the economic crisis. The brewery and warehouse buildings were sold to Jozef De Vits, a local tavern owner and gueuze-blender. His son Réne De Vits continued the family lambic blendery here until 1978, who eventually sold it to Frank Boon. 1
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Impens, F. Anderlecht Produced Gueuze and Kriek. Located at rue du Drapeau.
In De Rare Vos Schepdaal Louis Moles le Bailly (1909-1997) Active 1945-1974 Café blender. Located at Marktplein 22. Owner Louis Moles le Bailly was once a brewer at Eylenbosch and blended his own lambic and kriekenlambik on site. The café was purchased by Eylenbosch brewery after WWII and leased it to Moles le Bailly. It remained open under various ownership until 2016. It is currently undergoing restoration, with plans to reopen in 2018. Site history. article. Old article photo #1 #2
Istas Fréres Overijse/Jezus Eik Jean Istas-Stillemans Founded 1875 A café blender and tobacconist that advertised Faro, Gueuse-Lambic, Kriek, and Krieken-Lambic. Sourced gueuze from Timmermans since the 1930's, kriek from Brasseries Unies, De Boeck-Goossens, and later Timmermans. Prompted Timmermans to experiment with grape lambic in the 1960's. Located at Brusselsesteenweg 652. Current site is a hotel with a restaurant bearing the name Istas. café photo, historical info, coaster photo,Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 136.
d'Ixelles, Les Grandes Brasseries Bas-Ixelles Jean Lannoy, founder & brewer 1873-1954 Located at Chaussée de Vleurgat 76-82, known as "Les Grandes Brasseries d'Ixelles". Produced Faro, "Gueuze Saison", Lambic, and Mars. Delplancq, p. 295. [6] archive page, site history, article, Gueuze-Saison label
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Jack-Op (Nieuwe) Werchter Felix Van Roost-Verstraeten 1869-1967 Also known as "Brasserie De Palmboom N.V., Brasserie Van Roost". Produced Gueuze & Kriek Royalaeken, Lambic, and (Van Roost) Reserve Gueuze Lambic. Jack-Op was a brown ale blended with lambic, the brand was discontinued but was briefly revived by Frank Boon. The former brewery was converted to luxury lofts in 2017. 1 2 3
Jacobs-Herinckx Saint-Gilles P. Jacobs-Herinckx Active 1900-1910 Also known as "Brasserie-Malterie Jérusalem". Located at Chausée de Forest 102. Presented Lambic at World's Fair 1900. 1910 invoice photo:
Janssens, Jos. Haacht 1915-1932 Known as "Brasserie la Cloche". Produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambik. 1 Glass photo:
Janssens, Joseph Weerde Closed 1940 Known as "Brasserie St.-Martin". 1
Jespers & Boon Tervuren (1899)1909-1954 Produced Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic. Known as "Brasserie du Parc Royale". 1 Bottle photo.
Jooris P.V.B.A. Lede G. Wauters & E. Van Lier 1892-1952 Produced Faro, Kriek, Mars, and "Gueuze het Hoefijzer". Brewery listing 1. Brewery listing 2. Sign photo (Filip Geerts). Gueuze label. Kriek label. Faro label. Mars label.
Jouret, P. Flobecq Closed 1965 Possible contract brewer. Produced Kriek Jouret, "Saison Jouret (Type Gueuse Lambic)", and "Speciale Saison (Type Gueuse Lambic)". Renamed Jouret & Excelsior in 1960. Formerly located at the southwest corner of Rue G. Jouret and Rue Adelin Delmez, current site of a housing development. Archived brewery listing.
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Kaeckenbeeck Brussels Jacques Kaeckenbeeck Active 1885-1902 Located at rue d’Anderlecht 19. Produced Lambic, Faro, Mars, and Vieux Lambic.
Presented at World’s Fairs 1885 & 1894, Antwerp. 1902: Albert Kaeckenbeeck listed as brewer at rue d’Anderlecht 25. Annexe au Moniteur Belge, April 6, 1902, p. 111. [7] [6] [11]
Kampenhout Rotselaar Theodoor Smedts 1869-1993 Specialized in Lambic. After an acquisition of the Van Wouters brewery by René Smedts in 1939, the brewery produced mainly tafelbier and high fermentation beers. It was eventually acquired by Huyghe in 1993. Historical account. (Dutch) (PDF)
t' Kapiteintje Brussels Active 1910-2014 Cafe blender once located at Boulevard Anspach 77, later moving to Rue Sainte-Catherine 30 before closing in 2014. Advertised Faro, Lambic-Gueuse, and Krieken-Lambic. 2014 closure article
Ketelbant Brussels Guillaume-François Ketelbant Active 1894-1905 Located at rue des Fabriques 1. Lambic won a bronze medal at the Worlds Fair 1894, Antwerp. Also known as "Brasserie le Lion d'Or" under Leopold Keltelbant. [6]
Kint Molenbeek Abel Kint 1899-1971 Located at rue Charles-Quint 31-33. Also known as "Brasserie Du Nord-Est". Produced Gueuze, Gueuze Kint, and Gueuze-Lambic. Sign photo. [5]
Koekelberg, Grande Brasserie de Koekelberg 1886-1964 1954: Brasserie de Koekelberg et d'Ixelles S.A., 1964: Ixelberg. Produced Faro, Faro XL, Gueuze Le Chasseur, and Gueuze Saison Speciale.1, Historical research(Guy Moerenhout)
Kruger S.A. Eeklo Alfons Loontjens 1910-1992 Previously known as Brasserie Georges Everard (rue de la Station). Presented lambic at the 1910 Worlds Fair in Brussels. 1, 2, 3, 4
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L'Écluse Brussels Active 1920's Produced Gueuze-Lambic L'Écluse.
Laboureur, Au Dansaert Located at rue de Flandre 108. Current site of a 'brown cafe' of the same name, Au Laboureur was possibly a café blender or contract brewer in the past. Produced "Gueuze Laboureur".
Lahaye & Minet Huldenberg Jean-Baptiste Lahaye Active 1905-1954 Known as Brouwerij Groote Markt. Produced Faro and Lambic. Delplancq, p. 292. [6]
Lamot, Désiré Petit-Willebroek Désiré Lamot-Rypens 1837-1991 Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. Located at Hoofd 1. A second brewery location existed in Boom, and a third in Mechelen. The brewery was acquired by Inbev and closed. The brewery buildings received protected status in 1995. 1 Brewery photo. Label photo.[7]
Lanterne, Brasserie-Malterie de la Forest F. Coffé Van Haelen Active 1923-1935 Advertised Lambic, Faro, Mars, and Gueuze Lambic in bottles. Located at Avenue Général Dumonceau 54.
Ledoux Fréres Lodelinsart Beer merchant that contract brewed Gueuze du Pere Francois and Gueuze Ledoux Fréres. Located at Chaussee de Brussels 92, Lodelinsart. Label photo. Label photo 2.
Legrand, Jules Vve. Manage Jules Legrand Closed 1950 Known as "Brasserie Legrand-Monnaie" from 1915-1932. 1
Leopold Ixelles - Brussels Géorges Damiens 1860-1981 Located at rue Vautier 55. Ceased lambic production after WWI [7] (source: Edgar Winderickx). Historical info, (Guy Moerenhout)
Libotte-Thiriar, E. Liege Edouard Libotte-Thiriar Active 1897 Likely a beer merchant operating as a contract-brewer. Produced Lambic Gueuze. Record of a beer label trademark linked to a drinks merchant, Edouard Libotte-Thiriar.
Limbourg, E. Anderlecht Edouard Limbourg (1877-1940) 1906-1960's Lambic blender that produced Gueuze & Kriek, located at 58 Sergeant De Bruynestraat. Son Nestor later ran the blendery, his widow Caroline Speeckaert ran the family café, and son Edgard was a separate café blender (Au Pont De Fer - D'Ijzerbrug). Nephew François assisted Nestor in the blendery until the 1960's, and nephew Paul ran the family café until 1968. Related to lambic blender Nestor Limbourg in Gaasbeek (Lennik).
Limbourg, N. Gaasbeek (Lennik) Nestor Limbourg (1870-1952) 1902-1950's Lambic blender that produced Gueuze & Kriek. Related to lambic blender Limbourg in Anderlecht (Brussels). Nestor's son Maurice was a farmer and mayor of Gaasbeek, as well as a lambic blender. He took over and eventually production ended in the late 1950's after declining popularity of gueuze. He continued the beer business as a drinks distributor. Later he passed the business to his son Jean and daughter-in-law Francine, who ran it through the 1980's. Bierhandel Limbourg still continues today under the ownership of Johan Limbourg, great-grandson of Nestor Limbourg. 1 2 3
Lindeke, Het Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Franciscus Clerebaut (1750-), Jean-François De Becker (1850's) (1661)-1934 Located at 3-9 Jean-François Debeckerlaan. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Kriek, Lambic, and Mars. 1661: Earliest record of the brewery site. 1770's-1819: Clerebaut family ownership. 1819: Josse Jacquemyns, a municipal councilor succeeded him as owner and operator. 1850's-1934: Mayor Jean-François De Becker assumes ownership. Edmond De Becker was the last operator in 1934, when the brewery closed during the highly competitive interwar period. Historical info. 1900 brewery photo. (source: Woluwe-Saint-Lambert municipal museum collection)
Linkebeek Linkebeek Edmon Theunissen 1892-1936 Produced Faro, Gueuze Extra, and Kriek. Merged with Merlo in 1936 and known as Merlink until 1956. (Sources: Friedrich, brasseries-uccle-rhode.net)
Lints - Sterckx, J. Leuven Jules Lints 1885-1954 Located at Brusselsestraat 148. Known as "Brasserie du Petit Ours (1928), Louvania SA, Brasserie de Louvain". Produced Special-Gueuze. 1885: Presented Biere de Mars at World's Fair in Antwerp.[7] 1, 2 3
Lootvoet-Dambre Overijse Albert Lootvoet (Built 1800's) 1922-1980 Produced "Gueuze Gambrinus". Previously known as "Brasserie de la Fontaine" (1900-1922); 1950: "Brasserie Lootvoet S.A." Archived brewery listing. Historical info.
Loriaux-Frère, V. Jumet/Ransart Also known as Brasserie La Soleil. Merchant labeling a contract-brewed gueuze. Label photos: 1, 2, 3.
Loriers, G., S.A. Hoegaarden 1832-1972 Located at Brouwerij Loriersstraat 3. Also known as "Grandes Brasseries De Hougarde". Produced Faro, Kriek Extra, and Special Lambic. Label photos: 1, 2, 3. 1959: Bought by Stella Artois, and later closed under protest in 1972. 1989: Bought by Interbrew, became Hoegaarden. 1 The building is now privately owned and was renovated into luxury apartments. 2
Louwaege Gebr. N.V. Kortemark Placide Louwaege 1877-2003 Also known as "Brasserie de Arend". Located at Markt 14. Produced Faro, Faro Special, Gueuze Flandrine, Lambic. Records of producing Lambic and Gueuze in the 1960's. [6] [5] 1
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Maelfait, Marcel Kortrijk Marcel Maelfait Closed 1955 Known as "Brasserie Gambrinus", produced "Gueuze 1302". 1
Maes Fréres Brussels Active 1894-1934 Located at rue d’Anderlecht 59 (69) (1933: Rue Otlet, 32-34, téléphone 21.34.97). Known as "Brasserie Le Cornet d'Or". Presented Lambic at the Worlds Fair 1894 Antwerp, 1900 Paris. [10] In 1934, specialized in Gueuze, Kriek, & blending Lambic. (Indicateur des produits belges, Bruxelles, 1934, p. 75) [6]
Maison Grégoire Binche E. Grégoire Active 1940's A colonial goods shop that contract brewed a Gueuze-Lambic. Located at Avenue Charles Deliège 25, Binche. Label photo.
de Maugrétout S.A. La Louviere Closed 1940 Produced Gueuze-Lambic 1
Merlink Uccle 1936-1956 Formed after merger of Merlo and Linkebeek breweries in 1940.
site history (Dutch). Brewery document, coaster photo.
Merle D'Or Herstal Mouillard Beer merchant that produced Fine Gueuze. Label photo.
Merlo Uccle L. Vandeperre (1821)1892-1940 Merlo in Uccle was known as "Brasserie L. Vandenperre" in 1892, at 392 Chaussée de Neerstalle. The earliest building dated to 1821, and the earliest record of a prior brewery (Van Der Elst) on the site dated to 1720. Jean Vander Elst (1873-1933) was the brewmaster of Merlo, and also the mayor of Uccle from 1926-1933. In 1940, the brewery merged with Linkebeek to form brewery Merlink, which finally became "Breweries-Malteries Merlo and Linkebeek, SA Merlink". The brewery was demolished in the 1970's for an apartment development project. A stone remnant from the old brewery site still be seen at Merlostraat 4. [1] (source: brasseries-uccle-rhode.net) Produced Faro, Gueuze Merlo, Kriek Lambik, Kriek Merlo, Lambic. 2 3
Meskens, Jean-Baptiste Anderlecht Meskens, Jean-Baptiste (1874-) Active 1900's-1950's Café blender, known as "Au Pont de Fer - D'Ijzerbrug - At the Iron Bridge". Located at Chaussée de Mons 33, along an arm of the Senne near the Porte d'Anderlecht. Edgard Limbourg (son of lambic blender Edouard Limbourg) married Jean-Baptiste's daughter Albertine Meskens, and they took over the business from 1928 until the 1950's. In recent years, the property was demolished by the municipality to create a park path. 1 Source: Limbourg family research
Meutermans, Ch. Schaerbeek Charles Meutermans Active 1909-1929 Known as "Brasserie du Rupel". Produced Faro, Gueuze, and Krieken Lambic. Located at Place Verboeckhoven 8 & Rue d'Anethan 2, Schaerbeek. A blender with a café and shop on site. Architectural history.
Michiels, E. Uccle (Edouard) Michiels 1890-1918 Known as "Brasserie de la Poule". Produced Gueuze and Kriek. Located at Rue Victor Gambier 2. [5]
Michiels-Lardinoy, J. B. Calevoet-Uccle J. B. Michiels-Lardinoy Active 1889-1902 Known as "Brasserie-Malterie des Trois Fontaines". Produced Faro, Lambic, and Mars. Located at Alsembergsesteenweg and Brouwerijstraat, demolished in 1971 to become a Delhaize supermarket. Paulina Lardinoy was the mother of Frans and Dominique Van Haelen, who later founded Van Haelen Freres. Historical info, site of brewers house, built 1900. Architectutal heritage listing. Ucclensia #252
Miroir Brussels Active 1934 Known as "Brasserie du Miroir". Produced Lambic, Faro, Gueuze. (Jean-Jacques Cox)
Miroir, Arthur Ville-Pommeroeul Arthur Miroir Lambic blender, produced Gueuze Lambic. 1 Label photo.
Monjardin Ixelles Lambic production unknown.
Moeremans, F. Anderlecht F. Moeremans (1892)1931-1981 A lambic brewery site since 1892 (De Zwaan/La Cygne). Moeremans purchased the brewery in 1930 and resumed brewing in 1931. research (Guy Moerenhout)
Moerenhout, Ch. Jette Ch. Moerenhout Active 1867-1887 Produced Faro, Lambic, and Mars, offered over 400 barrels for public sale in 1887. Delplancq, p. 297. [6]
Moriau Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Johannes Moriau 1890-1981 Lambic blender. The family also ran a cafe, Herberg Moriau, which served it's own Geuze & Kriek until closing in 2013. Moriau Geuze was produced by De Neve until 1992, and is still produced by Frank Boon. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 145.
Mosselmans Dworp Joannes-Baptista Mosselmans (1906-1968) Closed 1976 Lambic blender, produced Gueuze and Kriek. Located at Alsembergsesteenweg 618. The former brewery complex has been converted to lofts. Associated brewery names: J.B. Mosselmans-Algoets, J. Mosselmans-Onnockx, Guillaume Mosselmans. Postcard photo #1.Postcard photo #2. Historical info. News article (Dutch). Genealogy record (#76553).
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Brussels Active 1868 Located at  rue des Fabriques 12-14, 18. Known as "Brasserie Cornet du Poste". 1868: advertised for sale 1000 tons of 2 & 3 year old lambic. (Moniteur de la Brasserie, Sep 13, 1868, no. 494) Mentioned in the 1966 article "Tonnemerken Van Brabantse Lambiekbrouwers". [6]
Nowé-Wafelaerts Vilvoorde Active 1896 Known as "Brasserie du Stadskam". Bottled Lambic-Gueuze. 1
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Opstaele Elsene (Ixelles) A. Opstaele 1909-1963 Produced Faro, Gueuze-Lambic, Gueuze Opstaele, and Lambic. Located at Fritz Toussaintstraat 55 and Avenue Emile de Beco 70-72. coaster photo, label photo, invoice photo, 2. [5]
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Parmentier & Co. Brussels Active 1866 Located at impasse de l’Etuvette 6 (present day rue de Laeken 35-37). 1 1866: Produced Lambic Vieux, Faro Vieux, Mars Vieux, Lambic Jeune, and Faro Jeune. [6]
Pauwels, J.B. & Co. Brussels Active 1863 Located at chaussee d’Etterbeek 178. 1863: Produced Lambic, Faro, and bottled Lambic. (Gazette de Bruxelles, 1863) [6]
Petit, H. & Fils. Forest H. Petit Active 1930 Located at Avenue du Bempt 16-18. Produced Gueuze and Kriek.
Petit-Paris, Brasserie du Brussels J.B. Vandenbroeck 1873-1910 Located at Paleizenstraat 399-40. Produced Faro and Lambic. [5]
Pétre-Nérinckx, Vve. Halle Henri Pétre & Marie-Anne Nérinckx 1822-1955 A brewery site since 1670. Located at the corner of Arkenvest & Bergensesteenweg(Chaussée de Mons 46). Also known as "Pétre Freres" and "Brasserie Notre-Dame" from 1905-1914. Joseph Pétre, brewer. Delplancq, p. 290. [6] Produced Gueuze-Lambic, Kriek Lambic (label photo) and Lambic Gueuze (label photo). An adjacent site of the brewery was excavated in 2019, prior to building new construction. 11 1902 postcard: 2
Le Phare Brussels - Schaerbeek 1910-1970 Located at rue Stephenson 80. Produced Faro and Gueuze Vieux. Historical research (Guy Moerenhout). Archived brewery listing. Architectural history.
Pie-Lambik Ganshoren Active 1900-1952 Possibly a café blender, a local café in Ganshoren was named "De herberg v'an Pie Lambik" located on Beeckmansstraat. Produced Gueuze and Kriek. Postcard photo. Historical source: Samen Te Ganshoren, Jan. 1987, Page 2. (Dutch)
Piron-Daurel, Ets. Jumet Active 1892-1929 Produced Gueuze and Gueuze Lambic. 1 2 Gueuze Lambic label
Plaisant-Schoukens Brussels Active 1895-1912 Located at rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil 9-17. Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris. [10] 1895: Previously "Brasserie Coosemans. 1912: Became "Brasserie Van Gheem". (Guy Moerenhout)
Plasschaert-Dedobbeleer Pepingen -1963 Beer merchant and café blender, sourced lambic from De Neve, and blended/bottled Gueuze. Current site of Brouwerij Sako, which is brewing and aging lambic in the old cellars of the café. 1
Pletinckx, Louis Brussels Louis Pletinckx 1795-1812 Located at rue d’Anderlecht 25. Produced Faro, Bruynen Lambic, Geelen Lambic, Lambic, Oude Lambic, and Oude Faro. (A.G.R., Cour d’Appel de Bruxelles, No. 2177) [6] Later known as Brasserie Le Etang Noir, which changed hands several times before finally closing sometime before 1920. [5]
La Pomme Blankenberge Active 1930's Café blender, produced "Gueuze La Pomme" and Kriekenlambik. 1 2
Puyts, Jean & Fils Brussels Known as "Brasserie de St.-Jean", and produced Gueuze-Lambic. 1
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Quisenaire-Lavendy Jumet R. Quisenaire Located at rue Bara 42, Jumet. Produced Gueuze, Gueuze Extra Linkebeek, Kriek, Kriek Lambik.
1, 2, sign (Collection: Danny de Beule, photo: Filip Geerts)
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Ransschyn Brussels Pierre Ransschyn Active 1885 Located at rue de la Serrure, 16. Brasserie "de l'Union" Presented Faro and Lambic at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. Widow ran the brewery, alternate spelling Rauschyne. [7] [6]
Rie van Pol Mollem Hendrik (Rie) Amerijckx (1921-2016) 1880-2000's Café blender, produced Gueuze and Kriek for the cafe (Bij Rie van Pol). Twelve 200L barrels were stored in the cellar for blending. Schaerbeekse cherries were grown in an adjacent orchard on the farm adjacent to the pub, an used for the Kriek on occasion. Rie van Pol took over the cafe in 1961 from his father Leopold (Pol), and passed away in 2016 at the age of 94. The café is now owned by his cousin José Cooremans. 1 2
Riche-Soyez Brussels Leopold Riche-Soyez 1829-1868 1829: Earliest mention of the brewery, in a brewer's petition to the States-General. Located at rue Terre Neuve 53-55. Later site of Wielemans-Ceuppens Brewery. Produced Lambic, Faro, and Mars. (A.G.B., Affichettes Commerciales) [6] Brewery advertisement.
Rodea Sint-Genesius-Rode Andre DeGreef 1904-1973 Brewery site since 1877, founded as Brasserie De Greef-Mosselmans.
site history (Dutch), former site, google street view [13]
Roelants Schaerbeek A. Roelants 1900-1962 Produced and bottled Faro, Faro Straf, and Gueuze Roelants. 1
Rousseau, Arthur Soignies Arthur Rousseau Closed 1940 Known as "Brasserie du Progrès", produced Gueuze and Kriekenlambik. 1
Rovie Brussels Active 1880 Located at rue des Fabriques 2. Presented lambic at World's Fair 1880, Brussels. [6]
Royalaeken Laeken Joseph Charles Heyndrickx 1855-1957 Also known as "Brasserie Royale" and "Brasserie Royale de Laeken". Located at rue Herry 73 & 85. Albert Heyndrickx (1894). [9] Raymond Heyndrickx (1920). [6] Produced Faro, Gueuze Royal de Laeken, Gueuze Vieux Château d'Or (contract brand), Royalaeken Gueuze, and Vieux Lambic for blending (2 & 3 years old). [7] (source: Petit Journal du Brasseur, 1939). Historical info (Guy Moerenhout).
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Saerens Molenbeek Produced Lambic, possibly a blender related to Van Malder based on location. Located at Place Wouters-Koeckx 12. Listed in the Annuaires de la Brasserie, nos. 55, 56 & 57. 1 2
Sallets-Verstrekken Betekom Closed 1973 Known as "Brasserie Malterie De Schrans S.P.R.L.", produced Faro, "Faro Gueuze", Gueuze, Lambik. "Faro Gueuze" label. 1
Sampermans, Joseph N.V. Hasselt Jos Sampermans 1957-1965 Produced Faro, Gueuze-Lambic (label photo), Mars. Located at Chausée de Curange 74 (now Kuringersteenweg 74). In 1957, a new brewery was built at Grote Breemstraat 21, which was later converted to lofts in 2007.1 2
Scaldis Hingene Cesar Van Kerckhoven 1885-1962 Produced Faro and Gueuze Tour Noire. Located at Wolfgang d'Urselstraat 36-38, Bornem (Antwerp). Gueuze Tour Noire label.1 2
Scheers Anderlecht F. Scheers Produced Gueuze.
Schoesetters, Vve. Schelle Closed 1940 Produced Lambic. 1
Senne Halle Closed 1955 Known as "Brasserie-Malterie de la Senne". Produced Gueuze Extra. 1 Located on the Arkenvest, adjacent to Brasserie Notre-Dame. Site was excavated in 2019 prior to new construction. 1
Serré, L. Halle L. Serré Active 1863-1910 Located at Rue de la Poule and Rue du Doyen. Also known as "Brasserie de la Porte Verte". Produced lambic, awarded an honorable mention at the 1862 London Exposition. Annuaire de l'industrie, du commerce et de la banque en Belgique, Volume 7, Page 267. Delplancq, p. 291. [6]
Servaes, Guillaume Anderlecht Guillaume Servaes Active 1859 Located at Chausee du Mons 266. Purchased 3 tonnes of Mars at the public estate sale of brewer Van Den Kerkhoven, which included two thousand barrels of Lambic, Faro, and Mars. Delplancq, p. 272. [6]
Servaes-Dubois, Jean Ixellles Jean Servaes-Dubois Active 1902 Beer merchant that advertised Lambic with grapes. Located at Chaussée d'Ixelles 25.
Simon, A.J. & Fils Brussels Closed 1940 Located at rue Fontainas 26. Produced Gueuze-Lambic, Gueuze le Lion Belge, and Lambic. 1,2
Smedts, A. Betekom A. Smedts Active 1930's-1979 Later known as De Sleutel (The Key). Produced Faro and Lambik. Faro label. Lambik label. Brewery photo. Brewery listing
Smeraldy Fréres Molenbeek F. Smeraldy 1880-1930 Located at rue des Six-Jetons 10, moved to Molenbeek from Brussels in 1922. Presented lambic at World's Fair 1894 (Antwerp), 1900 (Paris). [10][6] (Guy Moerenhout)
Speeckaert, J.B.-De Wael Brussels Active 1930's Located at rue de la Poudrière 64. Produced Gueuze and Kriek. The 6-digit telephone number suggests a date of 1930's or later.
Staceghem Harelbeke August Deconinck (1814-1878) 1835-1969 Brewery site since 1715, produced "Gueuze Staceghem". Site history. Brewery history. Brewer's castle residence and several remnants still exist along Brouwerijstraat. The main brewery buildings at the corner of Brouwerijstraat & Steenbrugstraat were torn down in the 1970's to build apartments.
St. Catherine, Grande Brasserie Brussels A tavern contract brewer mentioned in a 1975 article regarding Vieux Château d'Or. (Possibly a duplicate). "One of the most typically "Bruxellois" taverns is the Grande Brasserie Ste. Catherine, which occupies a building nearly four centuries old in the heart of the city. The Ste. Catherine maintains its own brewery outside town to furnish the house beer specialties. These include Gueuze and Kriek." Ogden Standard Examiner, Dec. 11, 1975
Saint-Guidon Anderlecht Auguste Fiers 1912-1925 Produced Gueuze and Lambic. Located at Rue du Libre Examen 15. Later became Brasseries Atlas after a 1925 merger with Brasserie Petit Moulin. 1, 2
St. Jacob Leuven (1663)1909-1931 Also known as De Hopbloem. Produced Jacob's Gueuze. Label photo. Photo of brewery building. Site history (Dutch).
St. Michael Humbeek Horckmans, Alexandre (1639)1911-1940's Located at Oostvaartdijk 408, formerly at Westvaartdijk 321-326 prior to 1917. Produced Piot Gueuze. The former brewery building has been restored and converted into apartments. Historical info (Dutch). History and architectural info (Dutch).
St. Pietersbrouwerij Neerijse (Leuven) Bruffaerts Closed 1970 Produced Faro, Gueuze-Lambik, Krieken-Lambik. Archived brewery listing.
Saint-Servais Schaerbeek Deconinck 1878(1880)-1940 Located at Kesselstraat 12, 14. The Huyb(e)rechts brothers produced Gueuze at this brewery from 1910 until it's closure before WWII. (Annuaire du Commerce 1935, 1940) [5]
Snoeck Brussels J.F. Snoeck, brewer Active 1806 Located at Bloemstraat 595 (present day Boulevard Emile Jacqmain). 1 Known as "Le Singe (The Monkey)". Produced Faro. [6]
Stevens Brussels Active 1806 Located at Vlasch markt 853, known as "Brasserie du Chateau d'Or". (CPAS Bruxelles, Archives du Conseil.) [6]
Stimart Huy Closed 1985-1988 Lambic blender. 1 2
Symons Freres Laeken Victor Symons 1900-1935 Located at Paleizenstraat-over-de-Bruggen 422, Laeken. Produced Gueuze Lambic. Used as a warehouse location for the "Brasserie du Château" from Strombeek.The house was a mansion inhabited by Mr. and Mrs. Symons, co-owners of the brewery. Part of the original building still exists. [5] Historical info (source: Candau) Print ad (source: laken-ingezoomd.be)
Systermans Freres Saint-Gilles Jean-Bernard Systermans, brewer Active 1873-1899 Known as "Brasserie Les Trois Coupes", located at rue de France 7, Produced Faro, Lambic. Silver medal, Amsterdam 1883. 1, 2, [7] 1926 closure date, conflicts with book reference. [5]
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Tavernier & Fils Brussels (Molenbeek) Henri Tavernier Active 1913-1937 Located at rue Heyvaert 34. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Kriek, and Lambic. Listed as a beer merchant in the Almanach du Commerce d’Industrie Bruxelles from 1913-1937. 1927 invoice photo (collection: Guy Moerenhout).

1927 invoice photo.

Taymans Jette Adolphe-Philippe Taymans (1890)1906-1970 Brewery site since 1890, Brewery and maltings taken over by Vandeperre, which later became Brabrux. From 1937-1970, son Pierre Taymans runs the brewery. In 2022, it was announced that family descendants will be restarting the brewery. Official site 1, 2, 3
Tennstedt-Decroes Enghien 1957-1974 Known as "Brasserie du Pot d'Etain", produced Gueuze-Lambic. 1 2
Ter Kamme Huizingen Lambic production unknown.
Thienpont Etikhove (Maarkedal) 1908-1969 Also known as "Brasserie de Biekorf" and "Hive's Brasserie", produced Oude Kriek (label). Located at Onderbossenaarstraat 43, Maarkedal. Archived brewery listing., Wikipedia (NL).
Thys-Stas L. Wellen Thys brothers Active 1915-1970 Also known as "Brasserie de Fontein". Produced "Gueuze Thys Wellen" and Morelle, a sweetened beer made with local sour Morello cherries and aged in barrels. 1 2
Tiberghien, Geo Antwerp Active 1946-1950 Registered name "s.a. Geo Tiberghien". Drinks merchant that sold bottled lambic and lambic gueuze (contract brewer). Located at Rue Vondel 9. 1
Toussaint Fréres Brussels (1906)1922-1957 (1969) Formerly Hérinckx-Duchesne and Toussaint-Hérinckx. Located at rue de l'Epargne 13. Produced Gueuze and Kriek. 1957: Merged with Brasseries Unies. "Toussaint 1900" brand continued by Brasseries Unies. Moerenhout), coaster, 1935 Brussels Almanac listing. [5]
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Brasseries Unies Brussels Closed 1969 Conglomerate of 7 breweries: De Boeck, Goossens Fréres, Winderickx, Toussaint, Couronne (De Kroon), De Coster, and Vandenkerckhoven - De Coster-Heymans. Acquired/closed by Belle-Vue in 1969. 1, 2, 3, 4
Urbain, A. Mons Produced Gueuze-Lambic, likely was a contract-brewer. Gueuze-Lambic label photo.
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Van Alen Waanrode (East Flanders) Closed 1980 Located at Brouwerijstraat 357. Produced Vieux Bruxelles Gueuze, Morelle (Kriek), & Faro.
Location & year closed, Vieux Bruxelles Gueuze photo, Faro label.
Van Assche Brussels Pierre Charles Van Assche, brewer (Catherine Gellins, widow) Active 1795-1877 Located at rue de l’Eveque. Produced Faro, Gueuze Lambik, and Lambic. (A.G.R., Archives de l’Administration Centrale.) [6]
Van Calck-Vandendriesch Berchem-Ste. Agathe Active 1870-1945 Located at Place de l'Eglise 15. Known as Brasserie de la Couronne. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Lambic, and Mars. Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris. Brewery transferred to the Merten family in 1918, who continued producing Gueuze until World War II. [6] [10] 1885: "Vandendriesch-Anselme (Brasserie de la Couronne)" listing, in Berchem-Ste. Agathe (Lambic, Faro, Mars).
Van Cutsem Watermaal-Bosvoorde 1902-1972 Lambic brewery. 1
Van de Keere Laeken Louis Van de Keere Active 1885-1900 Located at Chausée D'Anvers 142. Produced Faro, Lambic, and Mars, presented at Worlds Fairs 1885 and 1900. [10]
Van den Bossche, G. Ruisbroek Lambic blender and beer merchant that produced Gueuze and Krieken Lambic. Located at Pieter Michielsstraat 7. enamel sign glass photo
Van den Bossche, L. Opdorp Petrus Johannes Van den Bossche, founder 1900-1954 Located at Lijneveldstraat and Houtenmolenstraat. 1905-1914: Known as "Brasserie Van den Bossche-Maes". Produced Gueuze and Kriek. 1 2
Van den Houtte Groot Bijgaarden Closed 1977 Blender. 1
Van den Moortel Bekkerzeel J.-B. Boterdael 1880s-1969 Located at Shutstraat 11-15. A 1958 reference also mentions Kleistraat 63. Delplancq, p. 274. Produced Gueuze and Lambic. Founded as Brasserie J.B. Boterdael, merger in 1910 becoming Van den Moortel-Boterdael, then exclusively Van den Moortel after 1940. Archived brewery listing. Architecture site history. [6]
Van der Cruys Sint-Katherina-Lombeek Produced Gueuze and Lambic.
Van der Schueren, O.S.A. Aalst August Van der Schueren 1861-1976 Known as "Grande Brasserie Le Renard" before 1926, produced Faro Zeeberg, Gueuze, (Le Renard) Lambic Gueuze Extra 1929: "Brasserie-Malterie Zeeberg S.A." 1964: "Sofibra" 1 [13]
Van Elewyck Koekelberg P. Van Elewyck Closed 1930 Located at Boulevard Leopold II 99. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Krieken Lambic, Lambic, and Lambic Extra. 1, 2 3
Van Elewyck Vilvoorde P.A. Van Elewyck Located at Rue Léopold 39. Beer merchant, contract brewed Faro, Lambic, and Mars.
Van Ginderachter Brussels Jacobus Van Ginderachter 1816-1885 Located at rue de la Blanchisserie 40-42. Founded between 1816 and 1829. Produced Lambic, Faro, and presented at Worlds Fair 1885, Antwerp. [7] [6] [5]
Van Haelen Beersel Closed 1957 Supplied wort to blender Theo Hanssens of Hanssens Artisanaal bvba. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 169.
Van Haelen, Guillaume Brussels Guillaume Van Haelen Active 1885-1894 Located at boulevard Barthélémy 7. Produced Lambic, Faro, presented at Worlds Fair 1894, won silver medal. [7] [6]
Van Haelen Uccle Jean-Emile Van Haelen 1899-1912 Founded by Jean-Emile Van Haelen in 1899. Known as "Brasserie de la Bonne Source" until 1906, when it was taken over by the Depage family and became "Brasserie Depage Fréres" until its closure in 1912. Lambic production unknown. Historical info
Van Haelen-Coche Calevoet-Uccle E. Van Haelen (1751)1800s-1964 Located at Chausée de Alsemberg 611-615 (previously 991-993, Uccle. Known as "Brasserie de l’Ange" until 1911, later known as "Brasserie de la Fontaine". Acquired by Brabrux in 1968. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Kriek-Lambic, Lambic, and Mars. Bottled Gueuze-Lambic and Gueuze du Patron. Historical info. 1934 Brewery advertisement, Brasserie de l’Ange Document, Breweriana.
Van Haute Groot-Bijgaarden Leon Van Haute -1979 Lambic blender that produced Gueuze. Located at Bosstraat 12. Installations were sold to Girardin after closure. Glass photo.
Van Hemelrijk Dworp Philippe Van Hemelrijck 1769-1914 Produced lambic, also known as the "Hooghuys". Located at the current site of Gildenhuis, which was once owned by Winderickx in the 1960's. Site history (Dutch) Historical info.
Van Hyfte Oostende A. Van Hyfte Likely a beer merchant, located at rue Archiduchesse 18. Advertised Gueuze Extra. A 5-digit phone number on the playing card suggests pre-1930's.
Van Ingelgem Molenbeek Victor Van Ingelgem Active 1931 Located at rue des Etangs Noirs 2. Known as "Brasserie du Pavillon". Produced Gueuze and Kriek.
Van Keerbergen, Victor Brussels Victor Van Keerbergen Active 1900 Located at rue de la Buanderie 11. Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris. [10] [6]
Van Lancker, Jules Forest Jules Van Lancker Closed 1966 Known as "Brasserie La Sapinière". Located at Avenue du Pont de Luttre 88. Produced Faro, Gueuze du Pavillion, Gueuze Lambic, Kriek du Pavillion, Krieken Lambic, and Lambic. 1, 1941 Faro label, photo: brasseries-uccle-rhode.net, Postcard, photo: Freddy Leriche.
Van Lier Fréres Hoeilaart Louis Joseph Van Lier Active 1885-1962 Later known as "Brasserie Groenendael". Located at Overijsesteenweg 24. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Gueuze Groenendael, Kriek Groenendael, Kriekenlambic, and Lambic. Won gold medals at the World's Fair in 1885, 1888, and 1897. Presented at the Worlds Fair 1910 in Brussels. Delplancq, p. 291. [6]In 1899, Louis Joseph's son Nestor bought the former Timmermans brewery in Hoeilaart, and moved brewery operations there. After multiple brewery expansions, the capacity eventually reached 3000 hectoliters by 1938. WWII depleted their stocks, and they were never able to reach full capacity again, eventually the brewery closed in 1962 (Friedrich). 1 2 3
Van Lierde Uccle (Vivier-d'Oie) Produced lambic, sourced by Moriau for blending. 1
Van Malder Anderlecht Jean Van Malder Active 1904-1986 Also known as "Brasserie la Bourse". Located at rue Van Lint 37. Produced Framboise Van Malder, Frambozenbier, Gueuze Extra, Gueuze Van Malder, Kriek Van Malder, and Lambik. 1975: Only produced filtered gueuze. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 60. 1 2
Van Malder Molenbeek Located at Rue Wauters-Koeckx 13-14, Molenbeek. Possible duplicate. label image
Van Neste Brugge Jules Van Neste 1889-1982 Located at Langestraat 45. Produced Faro and Gueuze 't Hamerken. Known as "Le Marteau" and later known as "'t Hamerken P.V.B.A." after 1940. Gueuze was produced and bottled for 't Hamerken at Walravens-Speliers in Kwakembeek (Gooik).1 2
Van Neygen Anderlecht Active 1888 Located at Rue d'Anderlecht 46. Produced Faro and Lambic. Also known as "Brasserie du Paon". Delplancq, p. 272. [6]
Van Onckelen-Buvens Molenbeek Closed 1957-1960 Located at Rue Quatre-Vents 15. Also known as "Brasserie La Cour Royale". Produced Faro, Gueuze, and Kriek. 1 2 Glass photo. Brewery advertisement.
Van Poucke Brussels Remi Van Poucke Known as "Brasserie Malterie de la Monnaie." Produced Faro, Gueuze Lambic, Krieken Lambic, and Vieux Lambic. 1
Van Reeth Boom Casimir & Emiel van Reeth Closed 1969 Located at Nielsestraat 139. Also known as "Brasserie La Soleil", the brewery produced Gueuze, but it may have been a blend of lambic and top-fermented beer. Located at Nielsestraat 139. Emiel Van Reeth was mayor of Boom from 1887 - 1914.1 2 3 4
Van Roy Lot Karel Lodewijk Van Roy 1924-1979 Lambic blender that produced Gueuze, sourced from Winderickx, Van Halen Freres, and De Neve. 1957: Van Roy's sons Hubert and Raymond take over the business. 600L pijpen barrels were used for aging. 1
Van Sever Wezembeek-Ophem Leon Van Sever Active 1950s-70s Produced Gueuze & Kriek. Frank Boon purchased barrels from this brewery when starting his own lambic brewery. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 56.
Van Sichem Molenbeek J.B. Van Sichem Closed 1962 Located at Chaussée de Gand 124. Produced Gueuze & Kriek. 1 2
Van Volxem, L. & Co. Brussels Jacques Van Volxem (1765-1829) Active 1800's-1903 Located at rue Sainte-Catherine 12. Presented Faro, Lambic, and Mars at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. Jean-François Van Volxem (1824-1883), played an important role in the Brussels brewing industry, he was enterprising and owned several breweries, including Den Valck (1700's-1891). [7][6] 2 3
Van Wauweringen Dworp Possibly a café blender. Lambic production unknown.
Van Waeyenberch Antwerp George Van Waeyenberch (1874)1894-1896 Produced bottled lambic, which was awarded the Prix du Roi medal at l'Exposition de la Table, Gand, 1896. Founded by coffee makers Pierre Sels, Joseph Francois Willems, and Louis Adoiphe Van den Broeckas "Vooruit" in 1874. Renamed "Den Hert" when Van Waeyenberch took over in 1894. [7][6]
Vanden Abeele Brussels Active 1900 Located at rue Berckmans 108. Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris. [10]
Vanden Driesch-Deprince Brussels Laurent Francois Deprince, Egide Vanden Driesch Active 1876-1887 Located at rue des Fabriques 17. Presented lambic at National Exposition 1880, Brussels. Laurent Francois Deprince owned the brewery in 1876, Egide Vanden Driesch was the brewer. He married Deprince's daughter and assumed ownership of the brewery until 1887. Quintens, p. 118. [6][5]
Vandenberghen, O. Uccle Omer Vandenberghen Active 1934 Produced Gueuze.
Vandendaele Brussels Active 1806 Located at rue Saint-Pierre 308. (CPAS Bruxelles, Archives du Conseil.)[6]
Vandenesse Brussels Located at rue de l’Eveque 13-29. Known as "Brasserie du Cornet d’Or". Produced Faro. (Almanac de commerce…, CPAS Bruxelles, Archives du Conseil.) [6]
Vandenheuvel Brussels J.B. Vandenheuvel (1806)1841-1975 Located at rue de la Senne 9, 19, 21. Known as Brasserie St. Michel since 1806. Bottled Lambic & Faro. (Almanac de commerce, 1880). Ceased lambic production after WWI. [6] [5]
Vandenkerckhoven Brussels 1876-1969 (1893: "L'Etoile", 1948: Merged with De Coster-Heymans, and later Brasseries Unies).
(source: brasseries-uccle-rhode.net)
Vandenperre Brussels Emile Vandenperre Active 1887-1894 Located at Avenue Livingstone 6. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Lambic, and Mars. 1894: Rue d’Idalie, 18. [6]
Vandenperre Frères Uccle Active 1885 Produced Faro, Lambic, and Mars. [7]
Vandenperre, E. & P. Hap Brussels Active 1885 Located at Chaussée de Louvain 150. Presented Faro, Lambic, and Mars at World's Fair 1885, Antwerp. [7] [6]
Vandenstock, Ch. Schaerbeek Charles Van Den Stock Closed 1973 Known as "Le Renard" and produced Gueuze Le Renard. (Predates Belle-Vue) 1
Vanden Kerckhoven, A.J. Brussels Active 1859-1894 Located at rue du Boulet 5. 1859: advertised 2000 barrels Lambic, Faro, & Mars. Presented Lambic & Faro at World’s Fair 1894, Antwerp. [6]
Vander Aa, A. Brussels Active 1894 Located at Boulevard Jamar 25. Presented Faro and Lambic at the 1894 World's Fair in Antwerp. [9]
Vander Borght, J. & J Brussels Jean & Julien Vander Borght 1870-1950 Located at rue d’Anderlecht 120, 144. Known as "Brasserie de la Couronne". Produced Gueuze, Kriek, Lambic, Vieux Lambic. 1949 brewery invoice, 1935 Brussels Almanac listing. 1890: produced 53,500 liters of Faro. Presented Lambic, Faro, Mars at World’s Fair 1885, 1894. [6] 2
Vander Elst, E. & Bruyns, D. Uccle Active 1895-1913 Also known as "Brasseurs á Ueck" and by 1900: "Brasserie du Merlo". Presented lambic at the 1900 World's Fair in Paris, won a gold medal. 1 2
Vander Linden Halle 1893-2001 Produced Duivels Bier, Faro, Frambozenbier, Lambik, Gueuze,and Kriek. Annual production: 2000 hl/year.
Vanderbeck, E. Marcinelle - Charleroi Active 1941-1967 Located at Avenue de Villette 27. Beer importer/merchant, contract brewer of Gueuze Vanderbeck, Gueuze Bécassine, and Lambic Gueuze. Label photo 2. Archive page. 1967 invoice. Brewery letterhead.
Vandercammen, J.B. Brussels Active 1867 Located at rue Notre-Dame-du-Sommeil 9-17. Produced Lambic & Faro. (Brewery Monitor, 1867). [6]
Vanderhofstadt Auderghem Active 1905 Produced Faro and Lambic. Located at Chaussée de Wavre 121. Delplancq, p. 273. [6]
Vanderhulst, Jules Jules Vanderhulst Active 1895-1918 Blender, purchased lambic from other brewers after WWI. [6] 1
Vanderlinden Overijse (1581) 1906-1956 Located at Rameistraat 62. 1906: Produced Brux-Ale Gueuze. Currently operates a as a drinks center in Overijse. Historical/Company info.
Vandermeulen Brussels Active 1867 Located at rue de la Buanderie 7 bis. Produced Lambic, Faro, & Mars. (A.G.R. Notariat general de Brabant, no 37089) [6]
Vanderperre Laeken - Schaerbeek 1900-1972 Located at rue Gilbert 11-15. 1968: Brabrux, 1992: Interbrew. 1 2
Vanderputte Izegem Vandeputte, Arthur 1887-1965 Located at Roeselaarsestraat 120. Also known as "De Sterre". 1905-1914: "Br. Vandeputte & Deconinck". Produced Gueuze Izebrau. The former brewery building and mansion have been converted to apartments. Historical reference.
Vandervelde & Cie Ixelles Active 1874-1894 Located at Rue de la Concorde 7. Presented Faro and Lambic at the World's Fair in 1894. Delplancq, p. 297. [6]
Vankeerbergen Brussels Pierre Victor Vankeerbergen (1816)1870-1922 Pre-dated by brewers Egide Vanderperre (-1816), Marie Vanderperre (1816-1829), Jean Philippe Vandermeulen (-1849), and their children Jean-Desire & Jean-Baptiste Vandermeulen. Known as "Brasserie Tete D'Or" (Golden Head). Located at rue de la Buanderie 11. Pierre Victor Vankeerbergen bought the brewery in 1870. Quintens, p. 69. [5] Produced Lambic, Faro, presented at Worlds Fair 1894. [6]
Vankeerbergen-Aerts Brussels Henri Vankeerbergen-Aerts Active 1881-1918 Located at rue du Boulet 3 & boulevard du Midi 3-4. Known as "Brasserie du Boulet, Brasserie de la Ruche". Steam powered in 1881, awarded silver medal for “Lambic-Geuse” at Worlds Fair 1894, presented Lambic, blended beer, Gueuze-lambic at Worlds Fair 1910, Brussels, and Worlds Fair 1913, Ghent. [6], Old brewery photo, Brewery invoice.
Ver Elst-Van Hoomissen Brussels François Ver Elst Active 1885-1900 Located at boulevard Barthélémy 11-11A. Won a silver medal for Lambic, Faro, Gueuze, and blended beer (biere de coupage) at Worlds Fair 1894, and a gold medal in 1900. Produced Faro, Gueuze, Lambic, Mars. [6] 1
Ver Elst Fréres Molenbeek Emile Ver Elst, founder Active 1900-1959 Known as "Brasserie des Quatre Vents", Located at rue des Quatre-Vents 11, Molenbeek. Jean Francois Ver Elst, brewer (1900). Presented Lambic at World’s Fair 1900, Paris. Also produced Gueuze-Lambic. Supplied Cantillon with lambic in the 1950's. (Source: Jean Van Roy) [10] 2 label brewery invoice brewery advertisement
Verhofsteede Nieuwkerken-Waas 1885-(pre-1969) Produced Faro, Kriekenlambik. 1 2
Vermoesen, F. Jette F. Vermoesen Founded 1895 Located at Chaussée de Jette 555. Produced Faro, Lambic, and Mars. Delplancq, p. 298. [6]
Verschueren Brussels-St. Gilles Active 1920s Café blender.
Victoria Brussels-St. Gilles 1902(?)-1907 Located in the former lambic brewery Crétens-Maeck, at Rue Sterckx 9-11. A 1907 advertisement for a public liquidation sale listed quantities of krieken lambic, lambic, mars, brune forte de coupage, bottled krieken lambic, bottled lambic gueuze, and hop bales.
Vieux Château d'Or Brussels 1597-1990s Located at rue Gilbert 13 - Gueuze contract brewed by Royalaeken Brewery in Laeken. Active in 1975 per US newspaper article. invoice brewery advertisement
Vos-Kina Sint-Jans-Molenbeek Frans Vos-Kina 1922-1943 Located at Vierwindenstraat (rue des Quatre-Vents) 83, and later at rue Jean-Baptiste Decock 5-6 (from 1935). Bottled Gueuze-Lambic, acquired by Vandenstock (Belle-Vue) in 1943. 1 glass photo brewery advertisement. advertisement 2.[5]
Vossen
(a la Mort Subite)
Brussels Theophile Vossen, founder 1928-1970 Original café blender, founded 1928, bought by Mort Subite in 1970. Café website, label, enamel sign (photo: Filip Geerts). Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p. 124.
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Walckiers & Schaumans Anderlecht Located at Gounot Avenue 59. Produced Gueuze and Kriek, possible contract brewer. (Source: Guy Moerenhout)
Walraeve & Huyghebaert Laarne Auguste Walraeve 1862-2012 Produced Faro, Gueuze Patron. Founded in 1862 by Auguste Walraeve as "Den Anker". 1915: Brasserie Walraeve, Lepelstraat 36 1 2
Walravens Lembeek Walravens freres 1900-1939 Produced Lambic prior to WWII. [6]
Walravens Sint-Pieters-Leeuw Produced Gueuze and Kriek.
Walravens-Speliers Kwakenbeek (Gooik) Albert Walravens (1906-1964) 1946-1970 Located at Klein Brusselstraat 11. Brewed lambic and produced Gueuze Walravens. Supplied lambic wort to blenders Van Ginderachter (Asse), De Koninck (Dworp), and also to Becasse-Steppe (Anderlecht), who in turn bottled Gueuze for Walravens-Speliers until the 1960's. The brewery later bottled gueuze for 't Hamerken in Brugge. Brewery operations were continued by sons Eugeen and Herman until closure in 1970. 1, 2.
Wambacq Essene Peter Wambacq Active 1747-1868 (Brewery site pre-Ankerhof) 1848: Produced Faro. 1862: Produced Lambic. Located on Hekelgemstraat. [6]
Wets Sint-Genesius Rode Frans Wets Active 1926-1980(1993) Lambic blender, produced Gueuze and Kriek. Located on Alsembergsesteenweg in Tenbroek (Alsemberg). Closed 1980 in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Girardin continued production until 1993, De Neve continued Kriek production until 1987. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer 1 2 [3] 4
Wielemans Ceuppens S.A. Forest Lambert Wielemans, Constance Ide Ceuppens (1862) 1880-1988 Located at l’Avenue Van Volxem 366. Produced Gueuze, Kriek, Lambik (until after WWI) then stopped to focus on their more popular lagers.[1] 1862: Lambert Wielemans and his wife, Constance Ide Ceuppens, took over their brother-in-law's brewery, who was a trade merchant and contract brewer. Purchased lambic and contracted a brewer to blend faro or gueuze, which was sold to pubs and retail shops. 1887: First pilsner produced in Belgium. 1950's: Sourced lambic from Winderickx. 1986: Acquired by Brasserie Artois 1, 2, Location (source: brasseries-uccle-rhode.net), End date of lambic production. (source: Edgar Winderickx)
Willems Wambeek Louis (Lode) Willems 1930-1936 Located on Weverstraat in Wambeek. Produced Gueuze and Krieken-Lambic. Lode Willems (1895-1933) was a direct competitor of De Troch, both in brewing and political life. He won the mayoral election in 1933 against Louis De Troch by 15 votes, but passed away before his inauguration in 1933. The brewery operations were continued by his widow Maria Severanckx until 1936.
Winants Uccle Closed 1907 Known as "Brasserie La Grande Source", produced Gueuze Lambic. 1 2 label photo
Winderickx Dworp Edgar Winderickx, brewmaster 1957-1969 1765-1969 1968: Acquired by De Boeck-Goossens (Brasseries Unies), closed 1969. Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, Van den Steen, p.169 Dutch article on Edgar Winderickx.
Windmolen Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Debusscher Active 1700's-1850's Small brewery that specialized in Gueuze. Located at Rue Saint-Lambert & Rue des Floralies, and later moved to Rue Voot & Boulevard de la Woluwe in 1850. At this time it was under the ownership of Pierre Timmermans, a jenever distiller. Historical info.
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Zennebrug Lot Count Van der Dilft de Borghvliet Closed 1840's Lambic production unknown. Located on Stationsstraat, next to the bridge over the Zenne river. The brewery was demolished to make way for a textile factory, built by François Jules Scheppers. A brewery was listed on the former land lease, owned by Count Van der Dilft de Borghvliet. Historical info. Detailed history of the textile factory site.

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