Brouwerij Varenbroek is a Belgian brewery located in Reet, in the province of Antwerp. With over 20 years of experience in brewing and blending sour beers, the brewery has built a reputation as a specialist in artisanal and complex beer styles. Its address on Varenbroekstraat places it in the heart of the Belgian brewing tradition. The brewery's portfolio includes both fruit beers and hoppy styles, united under the François Grand Cru label. The François Soft & Fruity Grand Cru is a fruit beer with aromas of red fruits and a light sourness, coming in at 4.6% ABV. The François Hoppy & Floral Grand Cru leans towards a more aromatic, floral character and is described as an artisanal beer suited for pure tasting sessions and culinary pairings. These beers are available through major Dutch retailers such as Albert Heijn, pointing to a wider distribution reach. One of the brewery's most celebrated projects is Vlad the Imp Aler, described as one of the most iconic releases in their 20-year history of brewing and blending sour beer. This underlines Varenbroek's long-standing commitment to the craft of sour beer production, a speciality that has earned the brewery recognition both domestically and internationally.