Brouwerij Boelens is a traditional craft brewery located in Belsele, a village in the East Flanders region of Belgium. The brewery has deep historical roots, with records tracing its origins back to 1850. A pivotal moment in its history came in 1897, when Henri Boelens officially took over the brewery under the name Brouwerij Boelens-De Meester, supplying all the cafés in Belsele. Situated near the border with the Netherlands, the brewery has grown into a well-established name in Belgian craft beer. Brewery Boelens specialises in artisanal specialty beers, building a portfolio that reflects a genuine passion for traditional Belgian brewing. Among its known beers are Bieken, Tripel Klok, and Waaslander, as well as the Peelreus Zwaar Blond, a strong blonde ale weighing in at 8.5% ABV. The brewery also brews on behalf of other emerging Belgian beer projects, such as Brouwerij Het Nest, demonstrating its role within the wider Belgian craft beer community. Visitors to Brouwerij Boelens can experience the brewery first-hand through guided brewery tours, during which guests receive a thorough introduction to the history of beer and the brewery itself, as well as the fundamentals of the brewing process. The brewery's taproom is known for its warm hospitality, making it a welcoming destination for beer enthusiasts exploring the Waasland region of East Flanders.