Our books

In addition to brewing and marketing Oubéwé, Olivier, our brewer, writes.

He is passionate about the life of the old breweries in our regions. He associates with a local historian and introduces them to you.

To date, two books tell the brewing history of our regions.

Brewers and Breweries in Tubize

“Brasseurs et Brasserie à Tubize”, it’s 15 breweries and 5 centuries of history.  The result of a long research and writing process that saw the collaboration between a true beer lover and a historian, this book offers you a detailed note on each of the breweries active in Tubize, Clabecq, Oisquercq and Saintes.

The historical overviews are usefully complemented by a series of inserts on beer and its production.  There is also an abundant illustration combining period photographs, archival documents, genealogical charts and a time line.

This book invites you to dive into time and local know-how.  No doubt you will find enough to quench your curiosity about the brewing activity in the region.

Brewers and Breweries in Braine-l’Alleud and Waterloo

“Brasseurs et Brasserie à Braine-l’Alleud et Waterloo”, that’s more than 30 breweries and 5 centuries of history.  The result of a long research and writing process that saw the collaboration between a true beer lover and a historian, this book offers you a detailed note on each of the old or current breweries in Braine-l’Alleud and its hamlets, Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac, Lillois-Witterzee and Waterloo.

The historical overviews are usefully supplemented by a series of inserts. There is also an abundant illustration combining period photographs, archival documents and genealogical charts.

This book invites you to take a plunge into time and local know-how.  No doubt you will find enough to quench your curiosity about the brewing activity in the region.

The continuation: 

It’s not over yet, the author is currently working on the sequel. A third book is probably planned for the end of 2021.  It will relate the same theme, but the study will focus on Ittre, Rebecq and Braine-le-Château.

Want to buy?

18,00€ (postage included) for 1 book.

35,00€ (postage included) for 2 books.

You can transfer the money to the account :

BE04 0636 4892 9631

Brasserie de l’Oubéwé

Don’t forget to mention in the transfer communication :

  • the number of books, and which one(s)
  • your name and delivery address

Without this information, it will be impossible to send you your order…