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Affligem

Affligem’s beers came from the De Smedt brewery in Opwijk, which Heineken took over between 2000 and 2003. When Opwijk closed in 2022, Heineken moved Affligem to its Alken-Maes brewery at Alken. The BJCP names Affligem Blond as a Belgian blond ale, and Affligem Tripel as a tripel.

Styles brewed by Affligem

Belgian Tripel
Ale
Belgian Tripel: a strong, pale, dry abbey ale with spicy yeast and fruity notes, made famous by Westmalle. Strength, bitterness, glass and classic examples.
Belgian Blond Ale
Ale
Belgian Blond: a golden, smooth, moderately strong ale with soft spice from its yeast, popularised by Leffe after the Second World War. Strength, bitterness, glass and examples.

At a glance

Country: Belgium
Brews in: Alken, Limburg
Owner: Heineken
Best-known beers: Affligem Blond, Affligem Tripel

Sources

Checked October 30, 2026.

Brasserie Affligem — Wikipédia — Wikipedia
Affligem-brouwerij in Opwijk gaat dicht - RetailDetail BE — RetailDetail
Eeuweling Cristal wil blijven groeien binnen Heineken-biergroep | VILT vzw — VILT
Beer Judge Certification Program — BJCP
Liste de brasseries belges — Wikipédia — Wikipedia