Tribute to craftsmanship and creativity

Award-winning Brasserie du Pays Flamand honours its origins, situated close to the Belgian border in northern France, but the team also brews beer with a sense of curiosity and a desire to explore new flavours.

Brasserie du Pays Flamand was founded by two childhood friends in 2006. What was born from a shared passion by Olivier Duthoit and Mathieu Lesenne has since grown into a large-scale project.

The brewery was first established in Blaringhem, on the border of French Flanders and Artois. The site is steeped in history, originally housing a distillery that operated from the 1900s until after World War II. “This is where our beer brands Bracine, Anosteké and Wilde Leeuw were born,” explains Theo Kwiatkowski, brand ambassador. “Since then, we have also opened a second, larger production site in Merville.”

The brewers are proud of the origins and embrace the terroir, also sourcing raw materials from nearby regions. “Being so close to the border of Belgium, we acknowledge that people in the region have a love for strong beer, and we appreciate and brew a lot of Belgian styles,” says Kwiatkowski.

Blending ideas and cultures

The ranges of beer are a testimony to the brewers’ respect for craftsmanship and the desire to constantly discover new flavours. “Each beer is a tribute to the land of the North, and at the same time a showcase for creativity,” says Kwiatkowski. “We also collaborate with other breweries on a regular basis, such as Brasserie Sainte Cru and Brasserie CAMBIER, blending ideas and cultures. It adds an extra dimension to our beers.”

The beers by Brasserie du Pays Flamand have won numerous prestigious awards. For instance, Wilde Leeuw Saison Mixte Framboise received gold in the category Flavoured Beer at the 2025 World Beer Awards. The brand ambassador adds with a smile; “Winning gold at the World Beer Awards proves that we do know how to make sour and wild beer.”

To find out more about Brasserie du Pays Flamand and its range of beers, take a look at: www.brasseriedupaysflamand.com

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