In 2002, Brasserie de Silly took a bold step by launching a pink, grapefruit-flavored beer—something unheard of in the Belgian brewing world at the time. Bertrand Van der Haegen, representing the fifth generation of brewers at Silly, sensed a shift in consumer tastes and decided to create something new: fresh, accessible, and flavorful. The result […]
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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 are a vibrant tribute to
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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 sharing. On Sunday, September 21st,
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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 know-how passed down through six
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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 Global Benchmark A Prestigious Competition
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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 of a brand-new automated brewhouse,
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 euros marks a crucial milestone
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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 tribute to Marcellin Meynsbrughen, our
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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 of Brasserie de Silly Founded
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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 entity of the same name.
