Brewery De Halve Maan Introduces Green Energy Upgrades at its Historic Bruges Site
Brewery De Halve Maan, a staple of the Belgian brewing scene famous for its Brugse Zot, is advancing its commitment to environmental responsibility. To address ongoing energy challenges and regional groundwater shortages, the historic family-run brewery launched an initiative targeted at significant ecological upgrades.
In collaboration with the specialized investment platform WinWinner, the brewery organized a crowdlending campaign—which has now concluded—inviting supporters to co-invest in its green transition. You can read the official announcement on the Brewery De Halve Maan news page.
Exploring Sustainable Brewing During Your Visit to De Halve Maan in Bruges
Visitors touring the historic city-center location can appreciate how traditional brewing coexists with modern conservation. The brewery's ecological roadmap includes building a specialized water treatment facility designed to purify wastewater and generate biogas. Additionally, new solar panel installations are designed to help generate a portion of the facility's electricity on-site.
These updates build upon a history of forward-thinking infrastructure at the site. The brewery previously constructed a unique underground beer pipeline to transport beverages directly from the brewing site to its bottling facility outside the city center, minimizing heavy transport through the historic streets of Bruges. That project, much like the latest sustainability drive, was made possible through community funding.
By continuing these efforts, the brewery upholds its pledge under the Flemish Green Deal, which it joined in 2018 to actively lower its ecological footprint.
Whether you are planning to taste authentic regional beers at the source or discover more of the city's rich heritage, Musemap (musemap.art) helps you navigate the best local experiences. You can find more highlights on our interactive Bruges cultural map or search for nearby attractions in our Bruges museum list.
