Flurkbrouwers

From Everberg’s local celebrations came Flurkbrouwers: a small Belgian beer maker whose first signature beer grew beyond its intended moment. The brewery’s story begins with Flurk 900, created for Everberg’s 900th anniversary, then continues as FLURK—a robust blond beer associated with Kortenberg and a striking yellow wild-boar emblem. Born for Everberg Brewers Mossi and Jonas developed Flurk 900 for the festivities marking 900 years of Everberg. Rather than brewing only at home, they took their recipe to Brouwerij De Graal in Brakel, where it was produced on a professional installation. The result was a strong blond beer at 8% alcohol by volume, described as generously hopped, full-bodied in foam, and seasoned with herbs and spices. From occasion to identity Demand continued after the anniversary celebrations, so the brewers decided to keep making the beer. The temporary name Flurk 900 was shortened to FLURK, and the formation of the partnership was followed in early 2016 by a major label redesign by Jonas. The familiar yellow wild boar became part of the beer’s visual identity. A broader local range Flurk was followed by Flurk Hopper, while Flurk 9 added a dark red-brown beer to the range. That beer is described with a cream-coloured head and a profile built around Belgian yeast, oatmeal and roasted barley, with documented aromas of banana and vanilla and notes of chocolate and candied sugar. Flurkbrouwers’ defining character is a local anniversary beer that matured into a recognisable Kortenberg brewery identity. Everberg, Kortenberg, Flemish Brabant, Belgium 2016: FLURK received a substantially redesigned label featuring the yellow wild boar logo. 2016: FLURK was chosen as the best beer of the streekbierenfestival in Tremelo/Baal.