La Saison de Pipaix
Born with the brewery in 1785. Very dry, moderately hopped, slightly sour and very spicy: pepper, ginger, sweet orange peel, curaçao, star anise.
Pipaix · Leuze-en-Hainaut
The brewery that still
The brewery that still
brews with steam.
Founded in 1785 in the heart of Pipaix, the Brasserie à Vapeur brews unfiltered craft beers, bottle-conditioned, just like in the old days.
Tours and tastings: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Book on 0495 25 94 52
Our story
A village brewery, saved in 1984
At the start of the last century, every village had its farm-malthouse-brewery: Belgium counted 3,387 breweries in 1907. Founded in 1785 and modernised in 1895, the old Biset brewery in Pipaix could have disappeared like so many others.
In 1984, a passionate young couple, Sittelle and Jean-Louis, bought it. Two months later, the chimney was smoking, the steam engine was turning and the wort was flowing again.
Even today, all our beers are brewed with steam, with the utmost respect for tradition and quality ingredients. Unfiltered and conditioned in the bottle or keg, they have a unique, authentic taste.
- Since 1785modernised in 1895
- Taken over in 1984by Sittelle and Jean-Louis
- Steam-brewedunfiltered
- 4,5 ★140 Google reviews
Four Pipaix crus
Vapeur en Folie
Born in 1986. A strong, round blonde, moderately hopped and spiced with cumin and sweet orange peel.
La Vapeur Cochonne
Born in 1992. Deep amber and strong, with a fruity, delicate nose, soft and round on the palate; spiced with roasted chicory, coriander and sweet orange peel.
La Festiv’ale
Our saison-white beer. 5 % ABV, brewed with barley and wheat malt, flavoured with five Belgian hops and a little rosemary. Very pleasant to drink.
A visit back in time.
Our passionate team takes you through every step of brewing, from choosing the ingredients to bottling or kegging.
Traditional equipment
The steam engine, the vats and traditional brewing techniques.
The tasting
To finish, the house beers, introduced by your host.
Public brew days
On some days, watch a brew live: ask us for the next dates.
Groups
By booking: call us on 0495 25 94 52 or 0494 50 98 16, or email brasserie@vapeur.com.
What our customers say.
4,5140 reviews on Google
Superbe endroit plein d’histoire(s). Accueil chaleureux et visite au top. Dégustation de bières avec notre hôte très instructive. À voir absolument.
On a adoré l’accueil, la gentillesse et la disponibilité du propriétaire. Les tarifs sont très attractifs. Osez faire le détour pour découvrir les productions dans ce lieu atypique !
Un endroit convivial, parfait pour une déconnexion et savoir comment on fabrique de la bière. Merci au chef et à sa compagne.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Another question? Call us, we’ll answer right away.
Call · 0495 25 94 52When can I visit?
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10am to 6pm. Other days by appointment.
How do I book a tour?
By phone on 0495 25 94 52 or 0494 50 98 16, or by email to brasserie@vapeur.com.
Are your beers filtered?
No: all our beers are unfiltered and conditioned in the bottle or keg, which gives them a unique taste.
Why « à vapeur »?
Because the brewery still runs on its steam engine, just like in the 19th century.
Where are you?
Rue du Maréchal 1, 7904 Pipaix (Leuze-en-Hainaut). Landline: 069 66 20 47.
Contact & map
La Brasserie à Vapeur
- Opening hoursFriday – Sunday : 10am – 6pmMonday – Thursday : By appointment
- Phone and email0495 25 94 52brasserie
@vapeur.com