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VANDECQ

Person of contact

M. Nicolas DECLERCQ
Manager
Phone: 32-(0)478882501
Email: n.declercq@vandecq.be

Contact details

Rue de la Medaille, 17
4218 COUTHUIN
Phone: 32-(0)85 71 15 84
Fax :32-(0)41234567
Email: olivier@leopold7.be
Website: www.leopold7.com

company profile

Company history

AN ARTISANAL BREWERY LADEN WITH HISTORY AT THE HEART OF THE NATURE PARK OF THE BURDINALE

The Hamlet of Marsinne in Couthuin represents a surprising open-air museum. Indeed, three historic farms concentrated on its land are among the oldest of Hesbaye. These constructions are in close proximity and constitute an outstanding architectural ensemble that has evolved little since the 17th century.

In the 12th century, this domain used to be called “La Derlière de Marsinne” and took its name from the exploitation of “derle”, a ball clay that made the Andenne ceramic famous. In 1866, a certain Leopold was managing a brewery in the Castle-Farm of Marsinne. In 2012, Nicolas Declercq and Tanguy van der Eecken decided to retake the place and revive the brewery business of the olden days.

Added Value

SUSTAINABLE BREWERY

The brewery of Marsinne adheres to a sustainable development approach. Indeed, the brewing process is optimised by reducing or even eliminating the various wastes, such as yeast, brewing water, cleaning products… in order to minimise the impact of the company on the environment. The brewery does not use paper labels, or glue, to avoid the use of surfactants and detergents and thus reduces the energy demand and water consumption. Moreover, the ingredients used are either from organic farming or are locally produced.

· SCREEN PRINTING FREE OF CADMIUM

· OPTIMISATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION

· OPTIMUM INSULATION OF THE BUILDING

· INSULATION OF THE PRODUCTION TOOL

· 98% OF PACKAGING MADE OUT OF RECYCLED MATERIAL AND FULLY RECYCABLE

· USE OF GREEN ELECTRICITY

· OPTIMISATION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WATER

· NO PAPER LABELS, NO GLUE

Low Alcohol content with a complex and full taste

Its extended conditioning and mellowness offers a pleasant balance of floral aromas and notes of citrus. The 3 grains and 3 hops reveal themselves in a smooth and intense head with a slight post-bitterness. The use of wheat imparts a pleasant astringency at the back of the mouth that makes you want to have another sip.

Product range - Services / Brands / Markets

LEOPOLD 7, 6,2% Alc v/v

Main references

Brussels Airlines: Business and First Class

Thalys

Moulin Hideux: Michelin Guide and Arabelle Meirlaen: Michelin Guide

Export to: Monterey (San Francisco, USA), Taiwan, South Africa...

Brussels Beer Challenge

Finaliste de l'entreprise durable de Wallonie.

Certification

AFSCA

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