De Block is a historic family brewery located in Peizegem, in the municipality of Merchtem, Belgium. Its roots stretch back to the 14th century, when Henricus De Block obtained brewing rights from a duke. The brewery as it operates today was established by Louis De Block in 1887, who came from a brewing family and started out as a miller and farmer before dedicating himself to brewing. The brewery is situated at Nieuwbaan 92 in Merchtem-Peizegem and has remained a family-run operation throughout its long history. De Block is best known for its Satan beers, a range that has become the cornerstone of the brewery's identity and the focus of most of its marketing efforts. The Satan beers represent the bold, strong Belgian ale tradition, and the brewery promotes them under the website satanbeer.com. In 1921, Louis De Block began producing what would become the brewery's signature styles, building a reputation for characterful, full-bodied Belgian ales that reflect generations of brewing craftsmanship. The de Block brewery in Peizegem is particularly noted among Belgian beer enthusiasts for its Satan beers, which have earned the brewery a loyal following both domestically and among international beer lovers seeking authentic, traditional Belgian brewing.