Brewery De Block

Brewery De Block (Brouwerij De Block / Brasserie De Block) is an authentic Belgian family brewery based in Peizegem, part of the municipality of Merchtem in Flemish Brabant, Belgium. The brewery traces its commercial origins to 1887, when Louis De Block, a miller and farmer married to a brewer's daughter from rural Baardegem, started the business. The official website notes that the family's brewing roots reach further back: in the 14th century, when brewing guilds flourished, Henricus De Bloc already held brewing rights as a vassal of the Duke of Brabant and Burgundy. The modern company has been passed down through generations, with Alfons De Block and later Paul Saerens continuing the family tradition. Today Mieke De Block and her husband Paul Saerens lead the brewery. The brewery is located at Nieuwbaan 92, B-1785 Merchtem-Peizegem, at the corner of Processiebaan and Nieuwbaan in the village of Peizegem, between Merchtem, Opwijk, Buggenhout and Londerzeel. It describes itself as an "Authentic Belgian Family Brewery" and emphasizes the protected natural environment, pure raw materials, patience and craftsmanship transmitted through generations as the basis of its beers. De Block's portfolio includes several well-known Belgian beers. The Satan line comprises Satan Red (an amber beer at 8% ABV), Satan Gold (a blonde at 8% ABV) and Satan Black (a dark beer at 8% ABV). Dendermonde Tripel is a blonde tripel at 8% ABV recognized as a Belgian Abbey beer, produced in collaboration with and reference to the Abbey of Dendermonde. Kastaar is a blonde beer at 5.5% ABV. These beers are sold in Belgium and exported to various markets. The company remains privately held and family-owned, with no public listing. Its website and labels emphasize tradition, local identity and the continuity of the De Block family's brewing craft since the late 19th century.

The history of Brewery De Block is rooted in centuries of brewing tradition in the region. According to the brewery's official history, in the 14th century, when the first brewing guilds became very popular, Henricus De Bloc already had obtained the brewing right as a vassal of the Duke of Brabant and Burgundy. However, the modern brewery's direct origin is dated to 1887, when Louis De Block, at the same time a miller and agriculturist and married to a brewer's daughter from the rural Baardegem, gave the start for the brewery De Block. With ambition, persistence and love of work, the family succeeded. Supported by their children, they continually grew in the finesses and details of the trade. The whole family was honored and recognized for their great job. Over time, generations passed. The roaring twenties saw father Alfons De Block, his brothers and his sisters involved in the brewery. Later, changing of the guards occurred, and every season turned. In the present day, Mieke De Block together with her husband Paul Saerens are at the head of the brewery. The brewery is located in a brick building at the corner of Processiebaan and Nieuwbaan in the village of Peizegem, between Merchtem, Opwijk, Buggenhout and Londerzeel. It remains an authentic Belgian family brewery, producing beers such as the Satan line, Dendermonde Tripel and Kastaar.

• 1920

  Alfons De Block and his siblings continue the family brewing tradition during the 1920s.

• 1887

  Louis De Block founds the brewery in Peizegem.

• Mieke De Block and her husband Paul Saerens take the lead of the brewery.

Authentic Belgian family brewery emphasizing tradition, local identity and craft since 1887.

• Satan Red

• Satan Gold

• Satan Black

• Dendermonde Tripel

• Kastaar

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2. 2The history - Brouwerij De Blockbrewerydeblock.com
3. 3Brewery De Block - Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Brasserie De Block - Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org