According to their philosophy, the Belgian Brouwerij Kerkom is much more than just a brewery: the home of the brilliant Winterkoninkske Grand Cru is a much-visited rest stop for hikers and cyclists, an oasis for beer lovers and gourmets and a place where you can have a good time.
The story of Brouwerij Kerkom begins with the beer-loving Evarist Clerinx, who decided to brew his own beer in 1878. Until 1968, the scepter was passed from fathers to their sons. Generation after generation of the Clerinx family brewed beer until the brewery was forced to close due to the country's economic situation in the late 1960s. The then managing director Jean Clerinx had to give up his job as a brewer and earn his daily bread in another way. However, his brewing spirit remained intact and when he retired in 1988, he took up brewing again. He reopens the doors of Brouwerij Kerkom and brews wonderful beer for another 10 years until age forces him to pass the mash paddle on to Marc. The passionate brewer continues the revitalized company's winning streak and introduces a whole range of new beers. The brewery becomes a contact point for beer-thirsty people from near and far, who settle down in the inviting courtyard in summer and stretch out their shivering limbs by the cozy fireplace in winter. The beer tastes good both in the cold season and in the hot summer months!
The most important guideline for the brewing activity at Kerkom is tradition: The brewery is proud of its almost 150-year-old brewing history and the long series of the finest recipes that were developed by brewers from the Clerinx family. And Belgium's rich brewing history also flows into the identity of Brouwerij Kerkom. The beers are developed with passion, enthusiasm and love and produced with craftsmanship, precision and time-honored brewing techniques. The brewery's range consists of a hand-picked mixture of traditional beers and, in addition to Belgian classics, also includes the finest specialty beers and seasonal variants. An absolute favorite among the drinkable beers is the Winterkoninkske Grand Cru , a winter beer that has it all: Not only is the Starbier, with 13.0% alcohol content, considered the strongest winter beer in Belgium, it also enchants with full-bodied chocolate notes, hints of coffee and the taste of sherry. The specialty is bottled in elegant champagne bottles and is a fine wine for festive occasions.
Give your everyday life a festive shine with this wonderful specialty from Kerkom!
Brouwerij Kerkom
Naamsesteenweg 469
3800 Sint-Truiden
Belgien 
