Brouwerij Van Eecke

In 1629,the Belgian region of Watou was granted the exclusive privilege of becoming an earldom of the illustrious van Yedegem family.
Beers:	Blond Panneschum Dubbel Hommel Bier Limited Edition 2012 Hommelbier Kapittel Abt Kapittel Blond Kapittel Dubbel Kapittel Pater Kapittel Prior Katje Kerelsbier Paulus Piro Prima Ridder Sas Br'u Sas Export Sas-pils Stout Leroy Tafelbier Van Eecke Christmas Vlasbier Watou's Witbier West Pils Yperman
Address:	Europe» Belgium» Poperinge 8978 Douvieweg 2
Province:	West Flanders
Founded in:	1969
Phone:	+32 57422005
Fax:	+32 57 38 89 96
E-mail:	philip.leroy@belgacom.net
Web Site:	www.brouwerijvaneecke.tk

The family owned a castle in Watou, to which a brewery was attached. However, during the French revolution, both the castle and brewery were destroyed. After the revolution, only the brewery was rebuilt, due to the overabundance of castles.
In 1862, the brewery was taken over by the Van Eecke famely and was named GOUDEN LEEUW (golden lion). Only high fermented beers were brewed on the Gouden Leuw. The brewery had only local significance until World War II broke out.
After this War, the prodution of a abbey beer was setup and was named Het Kapittel.
In Flemish, Het Kapittel stands for the hierarchy of fathers and priests within a monastery.

Source:   www.brouwerijvaneecke.tk