Brewery behind Delirium takes over Het Anker from Mechelen (Domestic)

Charles Leclef, now the fifth generation at Het Anker, did not immediately have a successor ready to take over the business. That is why he launched a takeover procedure, to which the Huyghe brewery eagerly responded. “It is with great confidence that I now leave Het Anker in the care of the team behind Brouwerij Huyghe,” says Charles Leclef.

“This strategic acquisition brings together two breweries with a rich history and complementary assets,” the Melle brewer wrote in a statement. “It offers growth opportunities on both the Belgian and international markets.” Those international markets seem to be a priority. With Huyghe’s network you can quickly distribute Anker’s beers worldwide.

Huyghe achieved a turnover of more than 45 million euros last year, the majority of which came from exports. At Het Anker this was approximately 20 million euros.