2011
OUR FIRST BEER
After much experimenting, tasting and fine-tuning, the Waardamse Tripel is a succes with family and friends. The brewery is then located in Jan's garage, with the blessing of his wife.
A FATEFUL MEETING
Jan De Waele and Levi Høgenhall become neighbours in Waardamme. Jan experimented with spirits, while Levi learned to brew as a child. They become good friends and decide to make their own triple.
2014April
INCORPORATING STOKHOVE
Jan & Levi's beers are becoming a success in Waardamme. After following courses to become brewmasters, they decide to incorporate Stokhove.
February
OUR FIRST AWARD
The Waardamse Tripel is invited to participate in the annual Bruges Beerfestival ... and is elected 'Best Beer' on its first participation! The Tripel also wins in 2015 and 2016.
2015June
EXPANDING BY MOVING
To meet the increasing demand, it becomes time to leave the garage and rent a small dedicated space in the Akkerstraat. Jean-Paul Proesmans joins the team.
2018May
MOVING AGAIN
The line-up of beers expand, as does the demand, and after only a couple of years Stokhove moves to an even larger location.
Fall
CONTINUING PROFESSIONALISATION
Andy Ramandt joins the team as CEO to guide the continuing professionalisation of Stokhove in the next year, while Jean-Paul retires.
2020February
WE HAVE ANOTHER WINNER
Stokhove introduces the Triple Joe at the Bruges Beerfestival. The triple, infused with our own raw whisky, joins the Waardamse Triple as a winner of the festival, again on its introduction.
