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🏅 Five International Medals: An Unforgettable 175th Anniversary for Brasserie de Silly
Silly, Belgium – The year 2025 will remain etched in gold in the history of Brasserie de Silly. As we celebrate our 175th anniversary, our beers continue to shine on the world stage, winning no less than five prestigious medals at two of the biggest international competitions. These dazzling awards

175 Years of Tradition: Brasserie de Silly Builds its Sustainable Future
What an incredible year for Brasserie de Silly! As we celebrate our 175-year history, it is with immense pride that the fifth, sixth, and seventh family generations look to the future, while honoring the passion and know-how passed down since 1850. This anniversary was an occasion for unforgettable moments of

Four International Medals for a Memorable 175th Anniversary
A Belgian pride celebrated worldwide In 2025, Brasserie de Silly celebrates its 175th anniversary with an exceptional track record. The family-owned company, deeply rooted in Belgian brewing tradition, has won four prestigious medals at two international competitions: the World Beer Awards and the Asia Beer Challenge. These distinctions crown a

Silly Saison Village Bio Wins Gold at the 2025 World Beer Awards: A Belgian Pride
International Recognition for Silly Saison Village Bio Brasserie de Silly is proud to announce an exceptional double victory at the 2025 World Beer Awards. Our Silly Saison Village Bio has earned two gold medals in this prestigious global competition: 👉 View the official award here The World Beer Awards: A

2025: A Pivotal Year, Looking to the Future
Welcome to this new edition of the Brasserie de Silly journal! The year 2025 marks a historic turning point for our family business. We are delighted to share with you a series of exciting events, full of hope and momentum for the future. Major construction is underway, including the building

A State-of-the-Art Brewhouse for a Historic Quality Leap
Brasserie de Silly is entering a new era with the acquisition of a cutting-edge, fully automated brewhouse from TMCI Padovan (Omnia Technologies), a leader in Italian and European brewing engineering. With a brewing capacity of 70 hectoliters per batch—that’s 7,000 liters of beer per cycle—this major investment of 3 million

Silly Saison Village Bio: the new flagship beer that embodies the Brasserie’s revival
Brasserie de Silly expands its lineup with a standout creation: Silly Saison Village Bio. This traditional-style beer, refined with a modern touch, was crafted to meet evolving market trends and satisfy beer lovers seeking authenticity, lightness, and responsible production. Inspired by a family recipe from 1850, this organic Saison pays

Belgian Amber Beers: These Underrated Jewels Deserve a Place in Your Beer Collection
Belgian amber beers are true brewing treasures, offering a rich and complex flavor palette that should be explored by every beer enthusiast who respects themselves. Among the breweries that excel in creating these liquid jewels, Brasserie de Silly stands out for its ancestral know-how and commitment to quality. The Heritage

1850: Birth of the Silly Brewery
From the nineteenth century, large farms in Hainaut brewed barley and hops. In the territory of the municipality of Silly, there were twenty-nine pubs and three breweries for the approximately two thousand souls who populated it at the time. Today, there is only one brewery left in Silly, the only one still active in the entire

Petr Pavel Now Knight of the Belgian Brewers’ Mash Staff
On Friday, November 15 in Prague, Czech President Petr Pavel became an Honorary Knight of the Knighthood of the Brewers’ Mash Staff of the Belgian Brewers’ Association. This marks the first time in the history of Belgian beer that a foreign head of state has received this honor. This symbolic

Session IPA: the perfect beer for hop lovers, but what sets it apart from traditional IPAs?
Lately, craft beers have become a huge thing, right? And among them, the India Pale Ale (IPA) is definitely one of the favorites, thanks to its bold flavors and that awesome hoppy kick. But let’s be real—not every occasion calls for a super strong beer. That’s where the Session IPA

Silly Blanche: Light, Cloudy, and Full of Flavor. Why is This Beer a Summer Classic?
Imagine yourself sitting on a terrace on a hot summer day. The sun is shining, the heat is overwhelming, and you have an irresistible urge to cool off. This is where Silly Blanche comes in, like an oasis in a desert of heat. This Belgian white beer isn’t just a