Ertvelde · East Flanders · Belgium
Authentique bière belge
Today, inspired by fragments of history, we recreate a taste worthy of legend.
Ertvelde · 16th century
The legend of Laurent d’Affel
In the 16th century, Ertvelde was renowned for its inns and breweries. Among them was the brewery of Laurent d’Affel — a brewer said to know the secret of a special yeast that made his beer light yet rich, with fruity notes.
When war swept through the Low Countries, the brewery was destroyed and its recipes were lost. Locals still say that on foggy evenings the ruins smell of hops and sweet malt.
Read the full legend →The range · Five Belgian beers
Crafted for long evenings and darker moods
Blond7.0% ABV
Brune8.0% ABV
Rouge6.2% ABV
Blanche5.0% ABV
IPA6.7% ABVOur craft
Brewed with mystery, made with patience
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Small-batch only
No compromises, no shortcuts.
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Locally sourced ingredients
From the heart of East Flanders.
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Aged with patience
Some in steel, some in oak, all with intention.
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Inspired by alchemy, not algorithms
Recipes rooted in feel, instinct and silence.
Journal
Stories from the cellar
How to serve a Belgian ale
Glass, temperature and the pour — three small rituals that turn a bottle into an evening.
Five beers, five moods: pairing Affel with food
From mussels to dark chocolate — what to put on the table with each Affel.
What “bière de haute fermentation” means
Top fermentation, explained — and why it gives Belgian ales their character.
For bars, shops and distributors
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