Brasserie d'Achouffe

The Brasserie d'Achouffe (French pronunciation: [bʁasʁi daʃuf], lit. 'Brewery of Achouffe') is a Belgian brewery based in Achouffe. It was founded in 1982 by two brothers-in-law, Pierre Gobron and Christian Bauweraerts, as a hobby. In September 2006, the brewery was sold to the Duvel Moortgat brewery group.^[1]

Brasserie d'Achouffe

Chouffe gnomes

Brasserie d'Achouffe

Industry	Alcoholic beverage
Founded	1982
Headquarters	Achouffe , Belgium
Products	Beer
Owner	Duvel Moortgat Brewery
Website	www.achouffe.be

History

In the late 1970s, the two brothers-in-law, Pierre Gobron and Chris Bauweraerts, decided to create their own beer, in their own brewery. On the 27th of August 1982, with less than 5,000Fr, they made the first 49-litre mash tub. Based on the legend of the Ardennes, a gnome was chosen as the company logo of the brewery.^[2] At first seen as a hobby, the Achouffe Brewery developed to such an extent that one after the other, Pierre and Chris decided work on it full time.^[3] They then decided to expand to the Netherlands. Drinkers who regularly enjoy the beer can usually be recognized by their 'Chouffewillo hat'.^[4] The annual La Grande Choufferie party, on the 2nd weekend of August, celebrates the birth of the Chouffe beer, in a convivial and musical atmosphere. In the late summer of 2006, Duvel Moortgat Brewery purchased the brewery.^[5]

Sales

The brewery produces 300,000 hectoliters of beer a year, which it exports to 72 countries.

Products

La Chouffe

Brasserie d'Achouffe produces several different beers, including:

• La Chouffe, a blond beer (8% ABV), available in 33cl and 75cl bottles, magnum (called "Big Chouffe") and 20l barrels.
• Mc Chouffe, a Scotch ale (brown beer, 8.0% ABV), available in 33cl and 75cl bottles, and in 20l barrels.
• Houblon Chouffe, a heavily hopped ale (triple beer, 9% ABV), available in 33cl and 75cl bottles, and in 20l barrels.
• N'Ice Chouffe, a winter beer (brown, 10% ABV), available in 33cl and 75cl bottles or in 20l barrels.
• Chouffe Bok 6666, an amber ale known as bockbeer (6,66% ABV), available in autumn in 33cl and 75cl bottles and barrels, only available in the Netherlands.
• Chouffe Soleil, a seasonal beer, made during the summer (6% ABV).
• "Cherry Chouffe", a cherry flavoured ale (8%).

It also produces other beverages:

• Esprit d'Achouffe, an eau de vie distilled from 5-years-old beer (40% ABV)
• Chouffe Coffee, a liquor made from Esprit d'Achouffe (25% ABV)

Patachouffe is a Belgian cheese created following the success of Chouffe beers. There are also Marcachouffe sausages made in partnership with the Ardennes smoked sausage manufacturer Marcassou.

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  La Chouffe
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  Mc Chouffe (Brown)
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  Chouffe Soleil
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  Houblon Chouffe
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  N'Ice Chouffe
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  Patachouffe cheese