Brasserie Dewolfs
History
Dewolfs was founded in 1784 in Watermael-Boitsfort near Brussels, and operated as a successful lambic brewery until 1960. In 1866, Joannes Dewolfs was the landowner and brewer. Dewolfs brewery was located at rue Middlebourg 66-68, and produced Faro, Gueuze, Gueuze Dewolfs, Gueuze Lambic, Kriek, Kriek Dewolfs, and Lambic Dewolfs. In 1885, a "J.-Ph. (Jean Phillipe) Dewolfs" was listed in the catalogue of the world's fair. In the early 20th century, it was operated by Edouard & Henri Dewolfs. Henri had two sons, Georges and Hippolyte, who may have continued brewery operations until 1960. In 1961, the brewery was acquired by Brasseries Unies.
Beers
- Gueuze
- Gueuze Dewolfs
- Gueuze Lambic
- Kriek
- Kriek Dewolfs
- Lambic Dewolfs
Photos
Lambic Dewolfs stoneware pitcher. Photo: Werner Geeroms
Gueuze Dewolfs porcelain enamel sign, dated 1957. Photo: Matthias Minjauw
Gueuze Dewolfs sign, dates from 1958-1961. Photo: Gaëtan Claes
References
- Delplancq, Thierry. Les Brasseries de Lambic, Données Historiques et Géographiques (XVIIIe-XXe s.), Archives et Bibliothèques de Belgique: n° 67, 1996. pp. 275, 300.
- Hisciwab, De la rue Middelbourg au Jagersveld, Une urbanisation contrastée. L'empreinte de Léopold II., 2014. pp. 94-101.
- Quintens, Patricia. Bier en Brouwerijen te Brussel. AVMB, 1996. pp. 226.
Exposition universelle d'Anvers 1885: Section Belge. Catalogue officiel. (no. 2789)