PÉRUWELZ BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
Inside Caulier: A Compact, Two‑Hour Passage Through Péruwelz’s Working Brewery
A focused two‑hour tour at Brasserie Caulier that opens the old brewhouse and new production halls, explains the brewing process and finishes with a tasting of three signature beers—essential orientation before you visit.
Inside Caulier: A Compact, Two‑Hour Passage Through Péruwelz’s Working Brewery.
Set in Péruwelz, the Brasserie Caulier visit is an intimate, two‑hour guided tour that takes you through the brewery’s production rooms, from the old brewing hall to modern installations, explains the stages of beer-making and concludes with a tasting of three characterful beers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
See how Caulier brews: steps from mash to bottle
A guided walkthrough explains each stage of the brewing process—mashing, boiling, fermentation and conditioning—giving a clear sense of how character is built into each beer.
Old brew house meets modern production
The route threads through the brewery’s heritage brewing room and newer, ultra‑modern installations, offering a direct comparison between traditional spaces and updated facilities.
A tasting of three signature beers
The visit closes with a tasting of Caulier’s characterful beers—Paix Dieu, Bon Secours and Stuut—letting visitors sample the house styles that define the brewery.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
The experience unfolds as a concise, guided loop through production: you join at the brewery shop, move through production rooms to view both the old brewhouse and the new, larger production equipment, learn the manufacturing steps from a knowledgeable guide, and finish with a tasting of three named beers—all within a two‑hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit and tasting last two hours; the tour starts promptly at the meeting point in the brewery shop—late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
Bring photo ID if required and arrive ready to stand and walk; note that the route uses stairs and has no wheelchair access.
Visits are intimate, capped at 17 participants; the tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility and animals are not permitted.
The brewery hosts a restaurant, L'Atlas (9 Place Jean Absil, Péruwelz); reservations are recommended via the restaurant’s website or phone.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the visit?
The tour, including the tasting, lasts two hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is the Brasserie Caulier shop (Magasin Brasserie Caulier).
How many beers will we taste?
The visit includes a tasting of three of the brewery’s beers: Paix Dieu, Bon Secours and Stuut.
Is the tour accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
No; the route requires stair use and the brewery does not provide PMR access.
Can I bring my pet?
No—animals are not permitted on the visit.
Is there a limit to group size?
Yes; visits are limited to a maximum of 17 participants.