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the Brewery

Enter the world of a small Brewery!

EXPLORING THE BREWERY

Our guide will take you on a journey through the Antwerpse Brouw Compagnie brewery! This isn’t a museum, nor are there flashy animation screens and videos—here, you’ll discover up close how things really work in a brewery. Your host is an experienced beer expert who will guide you through the fascinating story of the brewery, the history of beer in Antwerp, and everything about beer brewing—from malting to fermentation. They will also proudly introduce you to the various beers we offer!

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Guided Tour

For groups of 8 or more, a group tour can be booked. Each guide can accommodate up to 20 people. Smaller groups can be combined into one tour (e.g., 2 groups of 8 people).

The guide will take you through the active brewery, sharing everything about the history of brewing in Antwerp, our brewery, and giving you an up-close look at how we brew beer in the real brewery.

A tasting of the beer that started it all, Seefbier, is also included in the tour.

Duration: approximately 1 hour.

The cost of a tour is €14 per person.

You can directly book your visit using the calendar below.

*The tour can also be given to groups smaller than 8. The base cost of the tour is €112.*

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OUR GUIDES

Rik Van Geel

Rik, a natural storyteller—as a writer, actor, and stand-up comedian—will guide you through the fascinating story of beer brewing, the brewery, and the history of beer in Antwerp.

Guy Verdonck

Guy is a beer connoisseur, hobby brewer, and above all, the author and expert on the history of beer brewing in Antwerp. His book “Verdwenen Brouwerijen in en rond Antwerpen” (Disappeared Breweries in and around Antwerp) is a classic and  was the spark that started the revival of Seefbier.

Rob Dyserynck

Rob is an experienced beer connoisseur and guide for various culinary walks. He was among the first to taste the initial brew of Seefbier and has closely followed the evolution of the young brewery ever since. A few years ago he joined the brewery, and is now also our Sales Rep. With passion and a good dose of humor, he will share everything about our beers, beer brewing, and our brewery!

Dirk Hayen

Dirk is a true beer connoisseur and enthusiast. As the founder of “bierenmeer.be” he regularly hosts extensive beer tastings and introduces you to the fascinating world of craft beer.

Sam Michielsen

Sam Michielsen is a beer lover, actor, language coach, and copywriter. With passion and in multiple languages, he shares everything you need to know about our beers and brewery!

Cedric Dezitter

Cedric is passionate about beer. He is a brewer, beer expert, and even has his own online channel where he discusses beers almost daily. This Antwerp native is eager to share his passion with you!

Milan Borms

As a lover of our beers and brewery, Milan—an engaging storyteller, stand-up comedian, and creative multitasker—will guide you with pleasure and passion through the story of beer in Antwerp, our brewery, the brewing process, and our beers!

Inge Forton

Inge has a passion for people, her city, and beer. As a beer expert and city guide, she will share with you, with great empathy, the stories about the brewery and our beers!

Veerle Baert

Veerle is not only an experienced guide but also a true beer enthusiast. She has specialized as a beer sommelier and continues to deepen her knowledge of the fascinating world of beer every day. Veerle is eager to take you on a tour of our brewery.

Erwin Liekens

Erwin is a city guide in Antwerp, a beer expert, and a brewer. Additionally, he is a natural storyteller who passionately takes you through the story of the brewery and our beers.

Gerd Gimbrère

As a passionate guide, Gerd embodies the Sound of the City, the essence of Antwerp. A beer lover, she naturally incorporates the history of Antwerp’s beer into her storytelling. She is delighted to take you through the story of our brewery and our beers.

A Few Practical Points/ The small Print

  • Group Size and Booking: Tours by appointment can only be booked for a minimum of 8 people, with a maximum of 20 people per group (due to practical reasons). For larger groups, 2 tours/guides need to be booked. Tours can also be arranged for fewer than 8 people for a base fee of €112.
  • Booking Procedure: Tours can ONLY be booked through the form above. If you require an invoice, please include this request in the ‘comments’ section of the booking, along with the necessary invoicing details. If you request an invoice afterward, a €25 administrative fee will apply.
  • Group Size Verification: The guide will verify the number of attendees upon arrival. If there are more visitors than booked, the additional cost must be settled with the guide before the tour starts.
  • Late Arrival: The guide comes specifically for your visit. If you are unexpectedly running late, please inform us at 03.293.91.84 (transferred to the brewery café) so the guide knows you are on your way. If you are more than 20 minutes late without notification, the guide will assume the tour is canceled and leave. Since the guide is dedicated to your visit, missed tours will not be refunded.
  • Cancellations and Refunds: Refunds are only possible for cancellations made at least 1 week before the tour. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within a week of the tour.
  • Animal Policy: As you are visiting an active brewery, pets, including guide dogs, are not allowed due to food safety regulations (FAVV). Since the main function of the site is food production, strict adherence to this policy is required.
  • Production Activities: On weekdays, the brewery may be in full production. This offers a unique view of a working brewery but may include some restrictions for safety reasons. We appreciate your understanding and adherence to the guide’s instructions.
  • Accessibility: The brewery café is accessible for wheelchair users (including adapted sanitary facilities). However, the brewing platform is only accessible by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible, though it can be viewed from below.
  • Transport Recommendations: Our beers are delicious… very delicious! We recommend using public transport or arranging a designated driver. Tram 24 stops near the brewery, and there is a Velopunt at the brewery. If you are arriving by train, you can rent a bike to reach the brewery.