Archive record · Brewery
Brasserie d'Achouffe
Achouffe, Luxembourg (Belgium), Belgium
- Founded
- 1982
- Archive ID
- TB-VFTJ9THR
- Last checked
- 2026-08-05
Who owns this brewery?
The direct owner is recorded. No company is held above it.
- Brasserie d'AchouffeThis brewery
- Duvel MoortgatConglomerate
From the record
Summary
Famous for the gnome on their label and La Chouffe blonde. Fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2006.
A summary written during research. The sourced facts are in the sections below.
Tally’s Take
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 reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-05Brewery-statedClaim last checked 2026-08-05
Only the claims above are sourced. Everything else on this page is the archive's own research and has not yet been tied to a document — which is worth knowing rather than hiding.
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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