Brasserie d'Achouffe
Achouffe, Luxembourg (Belgium), Belgium · Est. 1982
Tally's Take
Why this matters
Famous for their iconic gnome label and La Chouffe blonde ale, fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2006.
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Timeline
- 1982Founded
Brasserie d'Achouffe begins brewing in Achouffe, Luxembourg (Belgium).
- 2006Acquired
Fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2006.
The Beer Library
Beers
La Chouffe
Year-RoundBelgian Blonde Ale
The gnome on the label comes from local Ardennes folklore, and the brewery started in 1982 as two brothers-in-law brewing in a shed. Duvel Moortgat bought it in 2006.
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How it changed hands
1 recorded move- 1982Founded
- 2006Acquired
Fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2006.
Today the chain tops out at Duvel Moortgat.
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Sources
- controlConfirmed
Brasserie d'Achouffe is controlled by Founder / family.
Duvel Moortgat Sustainability Report 2024 · Duvel Moortgat · 2024
BreweryMedium reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-05Reviewed 2026-08-05
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Straight answers
Common questions about Brasserie d'Achouffe
- Who owns Brasserie d'Achouffe?
- Brasserie d'Achouffe is owned by Duvel Moortgat. Brasserie d'Achouffe is based in Achouffe, Luxembourg (Belgium), Belgium.
- Is Brasserie d'Achouffe still independent?
- No. Brasserie d'Achouffe is owned by Duvel Moortgat and is no longer independent.
- When was Brasserie d'Achouffe acquired?
- 2006. Fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2006.
- When was Brasserie d'Achouffe founded?
- Brasserie d'Achouffe was founded in 1982 in Achouffe, Luxembourg (Belgium), Belgium.
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