Belgium - Breweries

The Grade Brewery was established in 1858 at Mont-Saint-Guibert by Pierre-Joseph Grade (1841-1902). In the 1970s a commercial agreement was concluded with the Artois brewery in Leuven with the aim of developing the sale of Vieux-Temps beer. During this time, in addition to Vieux Temps, other beers were brewed in Mont-Saint-Guibert, including four varieties of Leffe beer.
In 1983, the Grade Brewery was renamed as the Brasserie Saint-Guibert.
In 1988, the Interbrew Group was formed following the merger of the Artois and Piedboeuf. With this merger the production of Vieux-Temps decreases in favour of Leffe, which is very popular with consumers. The group is restructured, resulting in the closure of many breweries including Brasserie Saint-Guibert that was closed in 1996. Brewing of Vieux Temps was then transferred to the Artois Brewery in Leuven.
Some of the Brewery's Range
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Over the years the brand identity is updated and re-launched with subtle changes, a change of Logo or a new font.
Sometimes this brand update is done by the new owners after a brewery has been sold, other times just to give the brand a fresh new look on the ever growing market.

Below are some notes to help identify some of these changes and an aid to reference the year of the glass.