Sint-Bernardus invests heavily: ‘Filling 15 million bottles every year’
The new bottling plant fills 15 million bottles annually, good for 5 million liters of beer. July Depypere: “The bottling plant ensures that our staff works more ergonomically. We work more sustainably in terms of energy and water. Through automation we also ensure that we can respond more quickly to the needs of the markets, both at home and abroad. “
The brewery also invested 2 million euros in an experience center, with an accompanying ‘brewery tour’. During that tour you will learn that Sint-Bernardus is a beer with a rich history, from the brewing of the beers of Westvleteren in the past to the nine different beers of the Depypere brewing family today.
Toerisme Vlaanderen speaks of a new asset for international Westhoek tourism.