Brouwerij Eutropius

Brouwerij Eutropius began in Heule as a compact Belgian brewery with an unusually clear evolution: from locally minded own-brand beers to a specialist contract-brewing partner. Founded in 2011, it grew through larger premises, expanded equipment and a widening production role before adopting the name BCB in 2023. Its heritage is therefore one of entrepreneurial brewing, regional roots and a deliberate shift from brewery brand to brewing partner. From Heule beginnings The brewery was founded in Heule in 2011, initially making its own brands for local sale in 75-cl bottles. The original site measured 175 square metres, with batches of 5 and 10 hectolitres. The name Eutropius referred to Saint Eutropius, the patron saint associated with Heule, anchoring the brewery’s identity in its place of origin. A contract-brewing direction In 2012, Wouter Vermeersch became brewmaster and the brewery began moving beyond its own labels toward contract production. In 2014, Barbara Pratz and Wouter Vermeersch took full control and made contract brewing the central focus, initially concentrating on beers with bottle refermentation. This changed Eutropius from a small local producer into a complementary production partner for brand owners. Growth, relocation and renewal Success prompted a move from Heule to Menen in 2016, expanding the site from 175 to 1,500 square metres. A new brewhouse, tank park, bottle line and canning line followed in 2018. In 2023, the brewery replaced the Eutropius name with BCB to emphasize its business-to-business role and its work in brewing, canning and bottling. A Heule-born brewery whose defining character is its transformation into a flexible Belgian contract-brewing specialist. Heule, West Flanders, Belgium 2011 2011: Brouwerij Eutropius was founded in Heule to brew its own locally sold brands. 2012: Wouter Vermeersch became brewmaster, and the brewery began shifting toward contract brewing. 2014: Barbara Pratz and Wouter Vermeersch took full control and made contract brewing the brewery’s central focus. 2016: The brewery moved from Heule to Menen as the original premises became too small. 2018: A new production installation increased capacity and added bottle and canning lines. 2023: The brewery adopted the name BCB, replacing Brouwerij Eutropius as part of a business-to-business rebrand.