Westmalle Abbey is famous for its Trappist beer, which is enjoyed far beyond the national borders. Yet the brewery is not a commercial activity, but a way for the monks to provide for themselves. Most of the income from the sale is reinvested in the brewery and the good working conditions of the employees. After all, the monks are no Read more...
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Brouwerij Vagebond was founded in 2005 from a passion for craft beers. Started as hobby brewers and after a short break as a VOF, since 2014 a sole proprietorship. The request from the prison museum in Merksplas in 2011, to brew a beer for them, was the push we needed to take the definitive step to our own brewery. A Read more...
Founded in 1938, the Priory of Corsendonk comprised an important brewery and malt house. From 1982 onwards, the Corsendonk beer regained its fame. Author: Caroline Porsiel Read more...
