Brewery of Legends

What Brewery of Legends does

Brasserie des Légendes (legally Brasserie des Légendes S.R.L., operating in English as Brewery of Legends) is a privately held Belgian craft brewery founded by Pierre and Vinciane Delcoigne, who acquired and restored the 12th-century Castel d'Irchonwelz between 1997 and 2000 before producing their first beer (Gouyasse) in 2000. The company brews 18,000 hl/year of 100% natural, high-fermentation craft beers with bottle or barrel refermentation, across a portfolio of 10 named brands (Gouyasse, Goliath, Quintine, Hercule, Corne du Bois des Pendus, Ducassis, Legends, Légendaire, Saison, Vintage) spanning blonde, amber, strong, organic, and barrel-aged styles. Production is fully vertically integrated from barley cultivation at the family farm Beauregard, through custom malting at Malterie du Château (10 km away), to brewing, barrel aging in the on-site chai, and bottling. Sustainability infrastructure includes a natural water treatment plant, heat recovery, 250 photovoltaic panels, and 54 m² of solar thermal panels, supported by 2025 UNITAR certification.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer through the delaterreauverre.be e-shop, two on-site hospitality venues in Ellezelles (Au Chaudron des Légendes tavern and L'Etang des Légendes bistronomic restaurant), guided brewery tours at the Castel d'Irchonwelz, the annual Bouffonneries medieval festival, and a forthcoming Tour des Légendes restaurant in Ath (in partnership with the Ville d'Ath and Office du Tourisme). Wholesale distribution is focused on the Belgian HORECA sector, supplemented by earned media from 2026 Lyon competition medals (gold for Quintine Nature, silver for Corne Triple). Beyond beer, the portfolio includes the rescued Distillerie de Biercée (spirits, acquired 2019), an on-site chocolatier (with Cédric De Taeye), and a circular-economy partnership with La Petite Gantoise upcycling spent grain into crackers. The company employs approximately 20 people, holds no external funding, and remains entirely family-owned.

Name

Brewery of Legends

Legal name

Brasserie des Légendes S.R.L

Website

https://brasseriedeslegendes.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brewery of Legends is a family-owned Belgian craft brewery producing 18,000 hl/year of 100% terroir, high-fermentation beers across 10 brands, selling through Belgian HORECA distribution, its own e-shop, on-site taverns and restaurants, brewery tours, and an annual medieval festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Distilleries (31214), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Belgian brewery
• Organic beer
• Brewery tours
• HORECA beer supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Irchonwelz

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beer sales: Sale of craft beers across 10+ SKUs (Gouyasse, Goliath, Quintine, Hercule, Corne, Ducassis, Légendaire, Legends, Saison, Vintage) through direct e-commerce, on-site taverns, and distribution to HORECA sector. Beers are sold in formats including 33cl, 75cl, and on draught.
2. On-site experiences and tourism: Revenue from brewery tours, visits to the Castel d'Irchonwelz, the tavern 'Au Chaudron des Légendes' in Ellezelles, restaurant 'L'Etang des Légendes', and the upcoming Tour des Légendes restaurant. Events such as the Bouffonneries medieval festival also generate income through ticketing and food sales.
3. Gastronomy and hospitality: Upcoming restaurant at Tour des Légendes in Ath (in partnership with Ville d'Ath and Office du Tourisme) will offer culinary experiences centered on local cuisine and beer pairings, complementing existing hospitality venues.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brasserie des Légendes is a Belgian craft brewery that produces 18,000 hl per year of 100% natural, high-fermentation character beers across 10 named brands (Gouyasse, Goliath, Quintine, Hercule, Corne, Ducassis, Legends, Légendaire, Saison, Vintage) using traditional methods with four basic ingredients and no additives. The brewery controls the entire production chain from barley cultivation at the family farm Beauregard through custom malting, brewing, fermentation, barrel aging, and bottling. It also operates on-site hospitality venues including the Au Chaudron des Légendes tavern, L'Etang des Légendes bistronomic restaurant, an upcoming Tour des Légendes restaurant in Ath, and guided brewery tours of the historic Castel d'Irchonwelz.

Product overview

Brasserie des Légendes is a Belgian craft brewery producing 18,000 hl per year of 100% natural character beers, all high fermentation with bottle or barrel refermentation. The product portfolio includes 10 named beer brands (Gouyasse, Goliath, Quintine, Hercule, Corne, Ducassis, Legends, Légendaire, Saison, Vintage) spanning organic, blonde, amber, and barrel-aged varieties. Beyond beer production, the company operates complementary hospitality offerings including the Au Chaudron des Légendes tavern, L'Etang des Légendes bistronomic restaurant, and the upcoming Tour des Légendes restaurant in Ath. The brewery emphasizes complete production chain control from barley cultivation at the family farm Beauregard to bottling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gouyasse: First beer produced by the brewery in 2000, blonde beer of character
• Goliath
• Quintine
• Hercule
• Corne (Corne du Bois des Pendus)
• Ducassis
• Legends
• Légendaire
• Vintage
• Saison
• Au Chaudron des Légendes
• L'Etang des Légendes
• La Tour des Légendes

Products and services

• Gouyasse A character blonde beer, the first beer produced by Brasserie des Légendes in 2000, brewed at the Castel d'Irchonwelz from barley grown at the family farm Beauregard.
• Goliath A character beer from the Légendes range, brewed with high fermentation and refermented in bottle or barrel.
• Quintine A blonde beer from Ellezelles named after a local witch burned in 1610, including the Quintine Nature organic certified version (5.9% ABV) and Quintine Blonde 30th anniversary 75cl format.
• Hercule A strong character beer acquired from Brasserie Ellezelloise, brewed with high fermentation and refermented in bottle.
• Corne (Corne du Bois des Pendus) A beer range including Corne Triple (10% ABV) which won silver medal at the 2026 International Competition of Lyon, named after Cornélius, a legendary monk-brewer character.
• Ducassis A character beer from the Légendes range.
• Legends A beer in the Légendes range, brewed with high fermentation.
• Légendaire A beer in the Légendes range, brewed with high fermentation.
• Saison A traditional Belgian saison-style beer, brewed with high fermentation.
• Vintage Barrel-aged beers including Vintage Quintine Nature aged in organic Syrah-Grenache barrels and Vintage Goliath Triple, special limited editions with refermentation.
• Tour des Légendes Restaurant Upcoming restaurant in Ath, developed in partnership with the City of Ath and the Tourism Office, offering an experience space for beer tastings and terroir cuisine.
• Au Chaudron des Légendes A tavern in Ellezelles offering terroir cuisine with modern touches, reflecting short supply chain and local suppliers.
• L'Etang des Légendes A bistronomic restaurant in Ellezelles serving terroir cuisine with local suppliers.
• Brewery Tours Guided tours of the brewery facilities including the Castel d'Irchonwelz, production areas, and barrel store for visitors and tourists.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 hl/year production capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Cédric De TaeyeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Chocolate maker partnered with the brewery to create an on-site chocolatier, extending the brewery's hospitality and terroir product range with artisanal chocolate produced locally.
• Distillerie de BiercéecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Distillery rescued by Brewery of Legends in 2019, preserving a Belgian spirits production operation. Expands the company's portfolio beyond beer into spirits, aligned with the broader mission of preserving regional Belgian beverage heritage.
• Ville d'AthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project with the city of Ath to create the Tour des Légendes restaurant, a flagship hospitality venue designed to serve as a gateway to Ath's heritage, folklore, and the Brewery of Legends universe. The project aims to dynamize the city's tourism circuit and combine history, gastronomy, and local craft beer culture.
• Office du Tourisme (Ath)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative tourism partner for the Tour des Légendes project, positioning the brewery as a key anchor in Ath's cultural tourism ecosystem. Jointly promotes heritage, folklore, and gastronomic experiences linking the brewery to the broader regional destination.
• La Petite GantoiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sustainable caterer and micro-bakery located 8 km from the brewery that upcycles brewery spent grain (drêche) into savory crackers. This upcycling partnership illustrates circular economy principles and produces a unique artisanal food product sold alongside the brewery's beers.
• Malterie du ChâteaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal malthouse located 10 km from the brewery providing custom malting services for barley grown at the family's Beauregard farm. Key partner enabling the '100% terroir' supply chain claim from barley to bottle.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AB InBev: World's largest brewer and owner of multiple Belgian heritage brands (Leffe, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Timmermans). Operates as a broad incumbent whose Belgian craft and heritage portfolio competes with Brasserie des Légendes for retail and HORECA distribution.
• Duvel Moortgat: Major Belgian listed brewery group with a portfolio of premium and craft brands (Duvel, Chouffe, Vedett, De Koninck). Comparable as the dominant Belgian specialty beer incumbent that competes with Brasserie des Légendes for HORECA listings and craft shelf space.

Direct peers

• Brasserie Lindemans: Family-owned Belgian brewery specializing in lambic and gueuze with export-led distribution. Comparable to Brasserie des Légendes on family-ownership, traditional Belgian production, and Belgian craft beer heritage positioning across HORECA and retail.
• Brasserie Cantillon: Brussels-based traditional lambic brewery and museum with on-site hospitality and tourism revenue. Comparable to Brasserie des Légendes on heritage brewery tourism model, traditional Belgian production methods, and small-scale craft positioning with international following.
• Brasserie d'Orval: Belgian abbey brewery producing Trappist beer with monastic heritage and tightly controlled production. Comparable to Brasserie des Légendes on heritage-driven positioning, terroir authenticity, and Belgian craft prestige in the international market.
• Brasserie d'Achouffe (La Chouffe): Belgian craft brewery producing character ales with strong storytelling and brand identity, now part of Duvel Moortgat. Comparable to Brasserie des Légendes on Belgian craft character positioning, folklore-driven branding, and HORECA distribution strength.
• Brasserie de Brunehaut: Belgian craft brewery producing organic-certified and traditional Belgian ales. Comparable to Brasserie des Légendes on organic certification, Belgian terroir positioning, and craft scale serving Belgian and export HORECA channels.
• Brasserie Dupont: Belgian family-owned craft brewery famous for Saison Dupont and organic-certified products, with deep roots in traditional high-fermentation brewing. Comparable to Brasserie des Légendes in craft scale, traditional brewing philosophy, and farm-to-bottle terroir positioning.
• Brasserie des Géants: Belgian craft brewery producing character beers with strong folklore/mythology branding (Géants, Goliath, Quintus, etc.). Closely comparable to Brasserie des Légendes in size, product positioning, and storytelling-driven differentiation within the Wallonian craft beer market.
• Brasserie de l'Abbaye de Val-Dieu: Belgian abbey brewery in Wallonia producing character and abbey-style beers with a heritage-driven, location-anchored brand. Directly comparable to Brasserie des Légendes on Wallonian craft positioning, heritage storytelling, and HORECA-focused distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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