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Modeste Bierfestival

Antwerps Bier College beer festival with 30+ brewers at the De Koninck city brewery.

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Activate craft beer enthusiasts and regional travelers with exclusive brewery partnerships and tasting experiences at a heritage beer festival.

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  • 30+ Belgian brewers showcase: partner with craft beer retailers for cross-promotion
  • De Koninck heritage angle: position as authentic Antwerp beer culture experience
  • Tasting event coverage: influencer brewery tours and beer pairing content
  • Local tourism tie-in: package festival attendance with hotel/hospitality deals
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC

A celebration honouring Modeste van den Bogaert, the beloved leader of De Koninck brewery for 50 years, the 2026 edition will be a full weekend of beer and conviviality . The 2026 format differs from traditional years: it's called "Modeste Biercafé" and spreads across multiple locations, with De Koninck brewery hosting on October 3–4 . The festival invites only small Belgian brewers to showcase homegrown beers .

  • Free entry to De Koninck brewery venue; individual beer tastings priced per stall (historically €1.50–€3 per beer)
  • Distributed multi-location format (2026): De Koninck hosts Oct 3–4, with partner venues (e.g., Galea Craft Beers, Brouwerij Doef) featuring rotating breweries each day
  • Exclusive regional craft and micro-breweries; intimate, gezellig (convivial) beer garden atmosphere both indoors and outdoors
  • Typically over 4,000 visitors; one of Belgium's cheapest and most accessible beer festivals
  • Optional food & beer pairing sessions (on-site); cheese and charcuterie pairings with local artisans (Van Tricht, Butcher's Store, Jitsk chocolate)
  • Brewery tour opportunity at De Koninck site during the festival