Koninklijke Kortrijkse Brouwersbond

Originally, the “Kortrijkse Brouwersbond” was founded in the early years of the 20th century (1906–1912) by and for brewers from Kortrijk and the surrounding area. It was established to represent the interests of the brewers and to provide an opportunity for them to meet and exchange brewing news.
All of this took place in an informal, collegial atmosphere. During that period, every major city had its own brewers’ association, and there were some 50 regional brewers’ associations active in Belgium. After World War II, only the “Kortrijkse Brouwersbond” remained. That is why the “Kortrijkse Brouwersbond” now brings together members from all over Flanders. Kortrijk is thus the only city in the country with a remaining active Brewers’ Association. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary in the early 1960s, it was granted the title of Royal Association.