De Koninck
De Koninck is a historic Belgian brewery founded in 1833 in Antwerp, operating as a Duvel Moortgat subsidiary. It produces flagship beers (Bolleke, Tripel d'Anvers) and runs an on-site experiential destination offering tours, tastings, event spaces, and a multi-tenant artisan food-and-drink ecosystem serving consumers and corporate clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1833
- HeadquartersAntwerp, Belgium
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What De Koninck does
De Koninck (Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck / Antwerp City Brewery) is a Belgian brewery founded in 1833 in Antwerp, operating as a subsidiary of Duvel Moortgat NV, a diversified Belgian brewery conglomerate. The company manufactures and supplies a range of beers — flagship Bolleke (still brewed to the original 1833 recipe), Tripel d'Anvers, and seasonal Speciallekes — alongside operating an integrated experiential destination at its Mechelsesteenweg site in Antwerp. The site hosts interactive self-guided brewery tours, weekly Sunday tastings, Meet The Crafts food-and-beer pairing workshops, a permanent on-site bar (Bar Modeste, opened August 2025), a reservation-only speakeasy tasting room (1833), and a curated ecosystem of more than ten artisan tenants including a bakery, butcher, chocolatier, cheesemonger, bike store, BBQ restaurant (Black Smoke), and a Michelin-starred restaurant (The Butcher's Son).
The core technology is traditional Belgian beer brewing; the experiential layer consists of self-guided physical tours and tasting formats rather than technology-mediated offerings. The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer, monetizing through (1) beer sales at the on-site brewery shop and Bar Modeste, (2) paid brewery tours, tastings, and workshops, (3) event venue rental across five distinct rooms (De Koninck Bar up to 80 guests, Duvel Bar up to 100, Binnenstraat patio up to 50, Brouwershuis, Moutkelder up to 26), and (4) co-located artisan retail and F&B. Customer segments are split between consumer visitors (beer enthusiasts, tourists) and corporate event clients (named logos include Deloitte, Infradata, Sana Commerce, M18 Executive Search, OVAM, T-Groep). Distribution is single-country domestic (Belgium, focused on Flanders/Antwerp) with no disclosed international footprint beyond craft collaborations.
De Koninck firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- De Koninck
- Legal name
- DUVEL MOORTGAT NV
- Website
- https://dekoninck.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1833
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- De Koninck is a historic Belgian brewery founded in 1833 in Antwerp, operating as a Duvel Moortgat subsidiary. It produces flagship beers (Bolleke, Tripel d'Anvers) and runs an on-site experiential destination offering tours, tastings, event spaces, and a multi-tenant artisan food-and-drink ecosystem serving consumers and corporate clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
De Koninck industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer Brewing
- NAICS
- Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)
- SIC
- Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)
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Where De Koninck is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Antwerp
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
De Koninck business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Beer sales: Sale of De Koninck beers including Bolleke, Tripel d'Anvers, and Speciallekes varieties
- Brewery tours and tastings: Interactive tour experiences, tastings, and Sunday tastings offered to visitors
- Event venue rental: Private events, corporate events, weddings, and parties hosted at the brewery's five unique rooms
- On-site craft shops and bars: Retail sales through Bar Modeste, brewery shop, and various on-site artisan shops (bakery, butcher, chocolate shop, cheese shop, bike store)
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Interactive Brewery Tour |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
De Koninck product offering
Product offeringCore offering
De Koninck is a Belgian brewery that manufactures and sells three core beer brands (Bolleke brewed since 1833, Tripel d'Anvers, and Speciallekes seasonal beers), and operates a destination brewery site in Antwerp offering interactive self-guided tours, beer tastings, a permanent on-site bar (Bar Modeste), a speakeasy tasting room (1833), a brewery retail shop, and five event rooms for corporate and private events. The brewery is operated as a subsidiary of Duvel Moortgat NV and functions as both a producer of packaged beer and a consumer experience venue.
Product overview
De Koninck (Antwerp City Brewery) is a traditional Belgian brewery founded in 1833, operating as a single unified brand focused on craft beer production and experiential tourism. The core product portfolio consists of three main beer brands: Tripel d'Anvers, Bolleke (the flagship brewed since 1833), and Speciallekes (seasonal special editions). The brewery complements its beer offerings with visitor experiences including interactive brewery tours, beer tastings, and a speakeasy experience. The site houses various artisan partner businesses (bakery, butcher, chocolate shop, cheese shop, bike store, BBQ restaurant, fine dining) creating a craft destination, while Bar Modeste serves as the permanent on-site bar.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bolleke: The brewery's flagship beer, brewed according to the original 1833 recipe.
- Tripel d'Anvers
- Speciallekes
- Bar Modeste
- 1833
- Black Smoke
- The Butcher's Son
- De Pelgrim
- Atelier Paul Morel
- Repasse
- The Bakery
- Butcher's Store
- Jitsk
- Only Cheese
- Velodome
Products and services
- Bolleke The brewery's flagship beer, brewed on-site at the Antwerp City Brewery since 1833 according to the original recipe, sold through the on-site brewery shop and to consumers.
- Tripel d'Anvers A Belgian tripel beer brewed at the Antwerp City Brewery, one of De Koninck's flagship beers, awarded Bronze at the 2022 World Beer Awards.
- Speciallekes Seasonal and special edition beers from De Koninck, including monthly surprise offerings available at Bar Modeste.
- Interactive Tour Self-guided interactive brewery experience for visitors featuring immersive installations such as entering a beer glass, touring the city in an old van, and walking above the brewery.
- Tastings Beer tasting experiences including weekly Sunday tastings and Meet The Crafts sessions combining beer with cheese, meat, and chocolate pairings.
- Bar Modeste Permanent on-site bar inside the brewery's inner street offering draft De Koninck beers, monthly surprise Speciallekes, and a small shop with merchandise and Bolleke packages.
- 1833 Speakeasy Reservation-based speakeasy tasting experience offering exclusive beers and snacks in a hidden setting within the brewery.
- Brewery Shop On-site souvenir shop selling exclusive beers, beer glasses, beer packages, De Koninck clothing, and creative beer accessories.
- Event Spaces Five unique event rooms available for hire: De Koninck Bar (up to 80 people), Duvel Bar (up to 100), Binnenstraat patio (up to 50 covered), Brouwershuis, and Moutkelder (up to 26), used for corporate events, private parties, weddings, and team-building.
Quantifiable outcome
- Eventplanner rating of 9.5/10
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use De Koninck
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
De Koninck technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
De Koninck partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Jitsk ChocolatescoreChocolate shop operating within brewery site, offering pralines and ice cream. Collaboration on Easter egg hunt events and chocolate & beer workshops.
- Black SmokecoreCollaborative beer creation resulting in 'No Bullshit' summer beer with 7% alcohol, featuring aroma hops and grilled pineapple. Special edition released for Black Smoke's 7th anniversary, available at Black Smoke rooftop and De Koninck brewery.
- Brouwerij 't IJminorTap takeover event where Amsterdam brewery Brouwerij 't IJ took over Bar Modeste for a special Achterwerk evening featuring exclusive beers.
- Denham The JeanmakerminorLimited edition 'Blades United' T-shirt collaboration between premium jeans brand Denham and Black Smoke BBQ restaurant. Collaboration celebrating Denham as workwear for Black Smoke teams in Antwerp and Rotterdam since 2019.
Scale indicators3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
De Koninck competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bosteels / AB InBev Belgian brands: Bosteels Brewery (Tripel Karmeliet, Kwak, Vedett) is the closest domestic Belgian peer under AB InBev. Competes with De Koninck in the Belgian tripel/specialty category and on the heritage Antwerp-Belgian beer tour circuit.
- Heineken Experience: Amsterdam-based heritage brewery experience with self-guided tours, tastings, bars, and retail — directly comparable to De Koninck's Antwerp city-brewery concept. Both operate within large parent groups (Heineken NV vs. Duvel Moortgat) and pivot to experiential revenue via a single site.
- Weihenstephan Brewery: Claimed as one of the world's oldest breweries, operating on-site hospitality, restaurant, and visitor center at its Freising campus. Comparable heritage positioning with destination brewery experience, though with substantially broader global distribution.
- Guinness Storehouse / Diageo Guinness Open Gate Brewery: Iconic heritage brewery that has converted its Dublin site into a destination experience with tours, tastings, bars, restaurants, and event spaces. The closest direct analog to De Koninck's "Stadsbrouwerij" city-brewery model, scaled globally and operated within a large conglomerate (Diageo) versus De Koninck's Duvel Moortgat ownership.
Emerging players
- Mikkeller: Renowned Danish gypsy/craft brewery with multiple global craft beer bars, restaurants, and event venues. Relevant comparable for the craft + hospitality + curated experience model, though they operate a multi-site distributed concept rather than a single destination.
Direct peers
- Brouwerij 't IJ: Amsterdam craft brewery with on-site taproom and outdoor beer garden, frequently cited as a craft destination. Comparable on small-scale craft brewery + on-premise experience; already mentioned in partnership data as a peer De Koninck collaborates with via tap-takeover events.
- Pilsner Urquell Experience: Pilsen-based heritage Czech brewery with an interactive on-site experience including tours, tastings, brewery restaurants, and event spaces. Closely comparable in combining single-site heritage brewing with multi-revenue destination model aimed at both tourists and corporate clients.
- Huyghe Brewery (Delirium): Belgian family-owned brewery behind Delirium Tremens and other craft labels, operating a brewery-visit experience and on-site bar in Belgium. Same Belgian craft heritage positioning with on-site consumer experience, competing for similar Antwerp-area tourist and event demand.
- Stiegl Brauwelt: Salzburg-based Austrian brewery operating Stiegl Brauwelt, an integrated brewery museum, restaurant, and tasting experience. Comparable European heritage city-brewery destination model with similar on-site retail, F&B, and event revenue streams.
Others
- Duvel Moortgat (parent group portfolio): Owning parent group and sister brand to De Koninck within the same portfolio. Comparable as a Belgian specialty beer producer with comparable tripel/blonde positioning; its other brands (Duvel, Vedett, Liefmans, Chouffe) compete for the same specialty beer consumer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about De Koninck
What does De Koninck do?
De Koninck is a Belgian brewery that manufactures and sells three core beer brands (Bolleke brewed since 1833, Tripel d'Anvers, and Speciallekes seasonal beers), and operates a destination brewery site in Antwerp offering interactive self-guided tours, beer tastings, a permanent on-site bar (Bar Modeste), a speakeasy tasting room (1833), a brewery retail shop, and five event rooms for corporate and private events. The brewery is operated as a subsidiary of Duvel Moortgat NV and functions as both a producer of packaged beer and a consumer experience venue.
Is De Koninck a public or private company?
De Koninck is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was De Koninck founded?
De Koninck was founded in 1833. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is De Koninck based?
De Koninck is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does De Koninck make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Beer sales are the primary driver. The others are brewery tours and tastings, event venue rental and on-site craft shops and bars.
Who are De Koninck's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bosteels / AB InBev Belgian brands, Heineken Experience, Weihenstephan Brewery and Guinness Storehouse / Diageo Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Mikkeller is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Brouwerij 't IJ, Pilsner Urquell Experience, Huyghe Brewery (Delirium) and Stiegl Brauwelt. Duvel Moortgat (parent group portfolio) is listed as an others.
Does De Koninck have an API?
No public API is recorded for De Koninck.
What industry is De Koninck in?
De Koninck's product category is Craft Beer Brewing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands, with a secondary code of THAFALAA, Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service). Its NAICS code is 312120 and its SIC code is 2082.