Van Goethem

Van Goethem is a Belgian brewery and former distillery based in Steendorp, a submunicipality of Temse in East Flanders. Founded in 1899, the business has been family-run for generations and is best known for its Cuvée de Briqville beer, a tripel-style ale with bottle refermentation. The brewery also historically produced gin and other spirits, and today operates as a local brewery, distributor, and drinks supplier to cafés. The company's origins trace to 1899, and in 1913 it came into the possession of Louis Van Goethem, who began distilling in 1925. The family tradition continued through Paul Van Goethem and later Michel Van Goethem, the fourth-generation brewer, who expanded the brewery with complementary beverage distribution and real estate. In 1975, following the death of a partner, the business was halted and sold to Willy's Distillery in Merelbeke; from then on, only blending was done, though some aromatics were still partly distilled in-house and brewing continued. Van Goethem's flagship product, Cuvée de Briqville, was developed in 1949. The recipe was optimized in the 1980s and the beer was launched across Flanders. The production process takes at least two months: after brewing, the beer matures for six weeks in lagering cellars. The tripel-style beer has an alcohol content of 8% and undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle. Other products include Elixir Diana and Fakir. The brewery remains a small, local operation focused on regional beers and distribution. It is located in the heart of Steendorp and continues to be run by the Van Goethem family.

Van Goethem is a Belgian brewery and former distillery located in Steendorp, a submunicipality of Temse in East Flanders. The business was founded in 1899. In 1913, it came into the possession of Louis Van Goethem, who started distilling in 1925. The family tradition was passed down through generations: Paul Van Goethem preserved the family tradition, and Michel Van Goethem, the fourth-generation brewer, has been at the helm for much of his life. He expanded the brewery with complementary beverage distribution centers and real estate. In 1975, a partner died, and the company was halted and sold to Willy's Distillery in Merelbeke. From then on, the company only performed blending; aromatics were still partly distilled in-house, and brewing continued. The Van Goethem family remained involved. The brewery developed the recipe for Cuvée de Briqville in 1949. In the 1980s, the recipe was optimized and investments were made for its launch across Flanders. The production process takes at least two months: after brewing, the beer matures for six weeks in lagering cellars. The tripel-style beer has an alcohol content of 8% and undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle. Other products include Elixir Diana and Fakir. Today, Van Goethem operates as a local brewery specializing in regional beers, a distributor of Cuvée de Briqville, and a drinks supplier to cafés. It remains a family business in the heart of Steendorp.

• 1980

  Recipe optimized and launched across Flanders.

• 1975

  Partner dies; company halted and sold to Willy's Distillery in Merelbeke.

• 1949

  Recipe for Cuvée de Briqville developed.

• 1925

  Louis Van Goethem starts distilling.

• 1913

  Louis Van Goethem acquires the brewery.

• 1899

  Brewery founded in Steendorp, Belgium.

Local Belgian brewery and drinks distributor specializing in regional beers and café supply.

• Cuvée de Briqville

  Tripel-style beer with bottle refermentation, 8% ABV (originally 6.2% per Wikipedia).

• Elixir Diana

  A product of the brewery.

• Fakir

  A product of the brewery.

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