Brouwerij van Baasrode, Belgian brewery
The Brouwerij van Baasrode is a historic brewery in Dendermonde first documented in 1816 and operated for over two centuries producing various beers. The site includes a brick residence with a gabled roof and an adjoining industrial building with large rectangular windows, both reflecting early 20th-century construction methods.
The brewery was founded in 1816 as De Halve Maan and later renamed D'Hollander after Rosalia De Landtsheer married Franciscus D'Hollander and the families merged their operations. In 1938 the building underwent complete reconstruction, gained a prominent chimney, was renamed Bacchus, and eventually became Brouwerij van Baasrode nv in 1960 before closing in 1972 under new ownership.
The brewery's name reflects the D'Hollander family who shaped it across generations and made it part of the community's fabric. The place functioned not only as a production site but also as a social gathering point where local traditions around beer and craft were shared and celebrated among residents.
The building is now recognized as protected heritage and can be viewed from the outside, with red brick walls and the chimney structure showing its historical construction. Visitors can explore the exterior and appreciate the interwar industrial architecture that reflects local craft and early brewing methods of the region.
After closing in 1972, the site was transformed into a residential and working space where a craft beer called BREW is now produced in the original Bacchus building. This revival connects the heritage of traditional brewing with modern living and symbolizes a bridge between industrial past and contemporary use.
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