Brewing for nearly 1000 years
The original craft beer. We have so much history that when we were founded by monks in 1074 the earth was still thought to be flat. We’ve never stopped developing our craft-for 1000 years. Taste it in every drop of our rich & smooth golden Belgian ale.
Brewed together. Best enjoyed together.
Discover our Beers
We've tirelessly brewed for 1000 years though our brewers are still using the odd illuminated manuscript that has been developed by the monks in that time. But that didn’t stop us from developing our signature rich Belgian taste, continually refined and improved upon. We have something for everyone; so try our full range, from our rich & smooth Blond to our intense Tripel.
Enjoy them allOur Brewing Process
Beer like ours doesn’t just happen. It takes near limitless passion, and dedication from our brewers; working together to respect our ancient recipes, while adapting to all the techniques of modern brewing. It’s kept us one of the top, and most awarded, Belgian beers-maintaining a 1000 year tradition of brewing excellence.
The Monks of Affligem
Everyone likes a good origin story. Ours dates back to 1074, when six knights became monks, tired of the hectic world of the Early Medieval Period and started an abbey. Water at the time wasn’t the best, so they thoughtfully, and very politely, started to brew beer for their guests (which was a safer alternative). Today the monks are still closely involved in every initiative taken on their beer - as a true quality keepers of our beer.
