Who owns Brouwerij Liefmans?

Brouwerij Liefmans is owned by Duvel Moortgat. Brouwerij Liefmans is based in Oudenaarde, East Flanders, Belgium.

Is Brouwerij Liefmans still independent?

No. Brouwerij Liefmans is owned by Duvel Moortgat and is no longer independent.

When was Brouwerij Liefmans founded?

Brouwerij Liefmans was founded in 1679 in Oudenaarde, East Flanders, Belgium.

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Brouwerij Liefmans

Name: Brouwerij Liefmans
Address: Oudenaarde, East Flanders, Belgium

Oudenaarde, East Flanders, Belgium

ActiveConglomerate-ownedRegional

Founded: 1679
Archive ID: TB-8W2YRYWG
Last checked: 2026-08-05

#EastFlanders#MacroOwned

Who owns this brewery?

Duvel Moortgat

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

Brouwerij LiefmansThis brewery
Duvel MoortgatConglomerate

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Summary

Historic producers of oud bruin and fruit beers. Rescued from bankruptcy and fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2008.

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

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Historic producers of oud bruin and fruit beers, successfully rescued and operating under the Duvel Moortgat family.

Where it is

50.84569, 3.61660

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1679
Founded
Brouwerij Liefmans begins brewing in Oudenaarde, East Flanders.
2008
Administration
Rescued from bankruptcy and fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2008.

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Beers

Fruitesse

Year-Round

Fruit Beer

ABV3.8%

Built on Liefmans' Oud Bruin, the sour brown ale style of Oudenaarde. The brewery dates to 1679 and the fruit version is what keeps the older beers in production.

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How it changed hands

1 recorded move

1679Founded
2008Administration
Rescued from bankruptcy and fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2008.

Today the chain tops out at Duvel Moortgat.

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Sources

controlConfirmed
Brouwerij Liefmans is controlled by Founder / family.
Duvel Moortgat Sustainability Report 2024 · Duvel Moortgat · 2024
BreweryMedium reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-05Brewery-stated
Claim last checked 2026-08-05

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Common questions about Brouwerij Liefmans

Who owns Brouwerij Liefmans?: Brouwerij Liefmans is owned by Duvel Moortgat. Brouwerij Liefmans is based in Oudenaarde, East Flanders, Belgium.
Is Brouwerij Liefmans still independent?: No. Brouwerij Liefmans is owned by Duvel Moortgat and is no longer independent.
When was Brouwerij Liefmans acquired?: 2008. Rescued from bankruptcy and fully acquired by Duvel Moortgat in 2008.
When was Brouwerij Liefmans founded?: Brouwerij Liefmans was founded in 1679 in Oudenaarde, East Flanders, Belgium.

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