Who owns Brouwerij Bosteels?

Brouwerij Bosteels is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Brouwerij Bosteels is based in Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium.

Is Brouwerij Bosteels still independent?

No. Brouwerij Bosteels is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev and is no longer independent.

When was Brouwerij Bosteels acquired?

2016. Controversially sold out to AB InBev in 2016.

When was Brouwerij Bosteels founded?

Brouwerij Bosteels was founded in 1791 in Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium.

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Brouwerij Bosteels

Name: Brouwerij Bosteels
Address: Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium

Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium

ActiveConglomerate-ownedRegional

Founded: 1791
Archive ID: TB-JHAKQ7RE
Last checked: 2026-08-05

#EastFlanders#MacroOwned

Who owns this brewery?

Anheuser-Busch InBev

The direct owner is recorded. No company is held above it.

Brouwerij BosteelsThis brewery
Anheuser-Busch InBevConglomerate

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Summary

Producers of the legendary Tripel Karmeliet and Kwak. Controversially sold out to AB InBev in 2016.

A summary written during research. The sourced facts are in the sections below.

Tally’s Take

Tripel Karmeliet and Kwak are exceptional beers that now belong to AB InBev. The 2016 sale is the clearest example of why ownership belongs on the label.

Where it is

51.01358, 4.20070

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1791
Founded
Brouwerij Bosteels begins brewing in Buggenhout, East Flanders.
2016
Sold
Controversially sold out to AB InBev in 2016.

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Beers

Tripel Karmeliet

Year-Round

Belgian Tripel

ABV8.4%

IBU26

Brewed from barley, wheat and oats — a grain bill said to follow a 1679 Carmelite recipe. AB InBev acquired Bosteels in 2016.

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How it changed hands

1 recorded move

1791Founded
2016Sold
Controversially sold out to AB InBev in 2016.

Today the chain tops out at Anheuser-Busch InBev.

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Sources

controlConfirmed
Brouwerij Bosteels is controlled by Founder / family.
Anheuser-Busch InBev — SEC filing · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · 2026-02
PrimaryHigh reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-05
Claim last checked 2026-08-05

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Common questions about Brouwerij Bosteels

Who owns Brouwerij Bosteels?: Brouwerij Bosteels is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Brouwerij Bosteels is based in Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium.
Is Brouwerij Bosteels still independent?: No. Brouwerij Bosteels is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev and is no longer independent.
When was Brouwerij Bosteels acquired?: 2016. Controversially sold out to AB InBev in 2016.
When was Brouwerij Bosteels founded?: Brouwerij Bosteels was founded in 1791 in Buggenhout, East Flanders, Belgium.

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