Brasserie de la Senne is one of Belgium’s most influential modern craft breweries, known for producing characterful, unfiltered beers with depth, structure, and balance. Based in Brussels, this fiercely independent brewery blends classic Belgian brewing heritage with a modern, hop-forward edge. As part of our Belgian Beer collection at TheCru.ie, their range stands out for its authenticity, drinkability, and complexity. Perfect for customers exploring craft beer online or visiting our craft beer Dublin store, Brasserie de la Senne brings a thoughtful and refreshing alternative to both traditional Trappist ales and contemporary global styles — a must-try in any serious craft beer Ireland collection.
Producer Background
Founded in 2003 by brewing pioneers Yvan De Baets and Bernard Leboucq, Brasserie de la Senne began with a mission to bring flavourful, balanced, lower-ABV beers back into focus. Named after the River Senne, which flows through Brussels, the brewery champions sustainability, transparency, and community. Their beers are unfiltered, unpasteurised, and naturally carbonated — brewed without additives, artificial flavouring, or compromises. Signature beers such as Zinnebir, Taras Boulba, and Jambe-de-Bois showcase their house style: assertive bitterness, expressive yeast profiles, and exceptional drinkability. Over the years, Brasserie de la Senne has become a cornerstone of the Brussels craft beer scene and a reference point for small independent breweries across Europe. Their philosophy values brewing tradition without dogma, emphasising character, consistency, and social responsibility. Available now through TheCru.ie, Brasserie de la Senne represents the best of Belgian beer modernised — honest, flavourful, and always rooted in place.
Style Overview
Brasserie de la Senne’s beers bridge the gap between traditional Belgian styles and modern craft sensibilities. Expect hop-forward pale ales, spicy blondes, and robust darker styles, all with their signature dry finish and bitterness. Zinnebir is a golden pale ale with herbal hops and yeast character, while Taras Boulba leans lighter and crisper, with sharp bitterness and a low ABV. For fans of deeper flavour, Jambe-de-Bois (a Belgian Tripel) offers complexity with a restrained sweetness and smooth body. These beers are excellent alongside our wider Belgian Beer selection or to compare with traditional German Beer and our rotating selection of Beer Kegs.
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