Abbaye de Maredsous
Abbey
About this Brewery
Place: Maredsous
The Benedictine Abbaye de Maredsous was founded in 1872 in the wooded Molignée valley near Denée. Its striking neo-Gothic buildings, active monastic community and tradition of hospitality have made it one of Belgium’s best-known abbeys and a popular place to visit.
The first modern Maredsous beer was created in 1947. Seeking to improve its quality and consistency, the abbey entrusted production to Brouwerij Duvel Moortgat in 1963, acting on advice from the Catholic University of Leuven. Duvel Moortgat continues to brew, bottle and market the beers under licence and under the monks’ supervision. The principal range comprises Maredsous Blonde 6, Brune 8 and Tripel 10, the numbers reflecting their alcoholic strength. These are recognised abbey beers rather than Trappist beers. A small visitor microbrewery can also be seen at the abbey.
Address: Abbaye de Maredsous, Rue de Maredsous 11, 5537 Denée
tel: 082 698211
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Curator's Note
I visited Maredsous in spring 2026, and it is easy to understand why the Abbey attracts so many visitors. The setting is genuinely picturesque, with the Abbey buildings sitting comfortably within the surrounding landscape.
The visitor facilities are clearly well established. The cafés, terraces and shops are welcoming and well stocked, making it a place where visitors can comfortably spend time rather than simply arrive, look around and leave.
For beer glass collectors, Maredsous is an easy place to add to the collection. The official beer glass is readily available, and the Abbey shop even offers personalised porcelain mugs — a reminder that the visitor experience here extends well beyond simply tasting a beer.