De Bie Brewery

De Bie Brewery (Brouwerij De Bie) is a Belgian craft brewery based in Wakken, a village in the municipality of Dentergem in West Flanders. The brewery was founded in 1992 in Watou, a village known for its brewing tradition, by Jos T'joen. It later moved to Loker in 2001, where a new brewery was established next to the inn "D'Hellekapelle". In 2011, the brewery relocated to the renovated farm "Hof Ter Linden" in Wakken, where it operates alongside a butcher shop and a tasting room. The brewery is family-owned, run by father Jos and son Nicolas T'joen. De Bie produces a diverse range of beers, including blondes, dark ales, tripels, fruit beers, and seasonal offerings. Its core lineup features Blonde Bie (8% ABV), Hellekapelle (5%), Riebedebie (9%), Witte Bie (5%), Zatte Bie (9%), Stoute Bie (5.5%), Double Bie (6%), Winterbie (8%), Kriekedebie (4.5%), Cherry Bie (3.7%), Passie Bie (3.7%), Peachy Bie (3.7%), and De Bie Vélo, a blond amber tripel marketed with the slogan "True brew for true cyclists". The brewery emphasizes traditional craft methods, natural ingredients, and no additives. The brewery's beers are distributed primarily in Belgium, with a focus on local and regional markets. The brand has a strong connection to cycling culture, as evidenced by the De Bie Vélo brand, which targets cyclists. The brewery also operates a tasting room and butcher shop at its Wakken location, creating a destination for visitors. As a small, family-run brewery, De Bie has maintained a traditional approach to brewing while adapting to modern tastes with fruit beers and seasonal specialties. Its history reflects the broader Belgian brewing tradition of small, local breweries that have gained recognition for quality and character.

De Bie Brewery was founded in 1992 in Watou, a village in West Flanders known for its brewing heritage. The brewery was established by Jos T'joen, who began brewing traditional Belgian ales. In 2001, the brewery moved to Loker, where a new brewing facility was built next to the inn "D'Hellekapelle". This location provided a larger space and a hospitality venue for visitors. In 2011, the brewery relocated again to the renovated farm "Hof Ter Linden" in Wakken, part of the municipality of Dentergem. The farm also houses a butcher shop and a tasting room, creating a multi-faceted destination. The brewery remains family-owned and operated by Jos T'joen and his son Nicolas T'joen. Over the years, De Bie has expanded its product line to include a wide range of beer styles, from traditional blondes and dark ales to fruit beers and seasonal specialties. The brewery's commitment to artisanal methods and natural ingredients has earned it a place among Belgium's craft breweries.

• 2011

  Relocated to renovated farm "Hof Ter Linden" in Wakken, Dentergem.

• 2001

  Moved to Loker, next to inn "D'Hellekapelle".

• 1992

  Founded in Watou, Belgium.

Traditional Belgian craft brewery emphasizing natural ingredients, no additives, and artisanal brewing methods.

• Blonde Bie

  Blond beer, 8% ABV, light sweet taste with a special finish to light bitter.

• Hellekapelle

  Light yet spicy beer, 5% ABV, a healthy thirst quencher with a delicious hop taste.

• Riebedebie

  Blond to light amber tripel, 9% ABV, sweet to spicy taste.

• Witte Bie

  Refreshing, moderately sweet beer with a touch of fruit and herbs, 5% ABV.

• Zatte Bie

  Powerful dark beer with a typical aroma, 9% ABV.

• Stoute Bie

  Dark brown beer with a beige head, soft sweet taste, 5.5% ABV.

• Double Bie

  Brown beer, the 'light' version of Zatte Bie, with the same roasted caramel taste, 6% ABV.

• Winterbie

  Brown beer with a light honey taste, 8% ABV.

• Kriekedebie

  Delicious cherry beer with ruby red color and soft sweet taste, 4.5% ABV.

• Cherry Bie

  Sweet, fresh and fruity beer with cherries, 3.7% ABV.

• Passie Bie

  Fruity beer with a delicious sweet passion fruit taste, 3.7% ABV.

• Peachy Bie

  Sweet and soft beer with a refreshing peach taste, 3.7% ABV.

• De Bie Vélo

  Blond light amber tripel with a balanced sweet-bitter balance, marketed as 'True brew for true cyclists'.

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