OUR (HI)STORY
Brewery De Ryck is a artisanal, family brewery with a rich heritage were innovation meets tradition, a crafmanship passed through generations since 1886.
Beers with a unique taste, brewed with respect for tradition and environment and served with passion.
Press release - 15 May 2025
Brewery De Koperen Markies takes over beers of brewery De Ryck
Sint-Niklaas - Beer tradition in good hands.
With confidence, Brouwerij De Ryck is transferring the recipes, production and distribution of its beloved beers to DKM Brewery. This choice reflects a shared vision of quality, respect for traditional craftsmanship and belief in a future-oriented approach within Belgian beer culture.
Tradition as foundation, future as guideline
Since 1886, Brewery De Ryck in Herzele has been building a beer heritage that for five generations has been sustained by passion, craftsmanship and a deep respect for authentic flavours.
‘We already travelled a brilliant path,’ An of De Ryck Brewery sounds, "but the challenges of the current market call for a new well-considered step. To continue guaranteeing our beers and their quality, we found in DKM Brewery a reliable partner to continue writing the story."
Authentic craftsmanship with local roots
Brewery De Koperen Markies, born from a merger between two craft beer brands from Asse and Sint-Niklaas, is known for its strong focus on quality and its anchoring in a local story.
‘We are working in line with De Ryck's DNA,’ says Luc De Cock of DKM Brewery. "This collaboration fits perfectly with our vision: to bring quality and characterful beer, with respect for heritage as well as a view to future
Strong partner in production
For production, DKM Brewery works closely with The Musketeers brewery in Sint-Gillis-Waas. This brewery, known for 25 years for its Troubadour seriescombines modern techniques with respect for tradition.
‘With our state-of-the-art infrastructure, we ensure the known quality .’says Stefaan Soetemans van The Musketeers
Alongside this collaboration, DKM Brewery is also exploring the possibilities for its own brewery site - a place where local anchoring, experience and social impact can take centre stage.
For customers, nothing will change
For lovers of Steenuilke, Arend or other classics from Brewery De Ryck, everything remains familiar. The beers remain available through the known channels: liquor stores, shops and on-trade outlets. Only the local beer shop at the brewery in Herzele will close its doors. The existing outlets will be retained.
Grateful and hopeful
With this move, the De Ryck Brewery's story will have a strong and sustainable continuation, without letting go of its heritage.
"Our beers will continue to exist. And above all: our customers can rest assured. We consciously choose people who share our passion. That way the beer continues to flow abundantly." - Miek and Bram from De Ryck Brewery
