Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte is a small, family-owned brewery with deep roots in the Belgian brewing tradition. Founded in 1885 by Paul Verhaeghe, the brewery is located in Vichte, in the southwest of the province of West Flanders, Belgium. With a history that some sources trace back as far as 1817, the brewery has remained closely tied to its regional identity and the green textile village of Vichte, part of the municipality of Anzegem. The brewery is firmly dedicated to the production of traditional Flemish red ales, a complex and characterful beer style known for its balance of sweet malt and tart, oak-aged acidity. This commitment to authentic, regional brewing sets Verhaeghe apart in a landscape increasingly dominated by industrial production. Their portfolio stays true to the heritage of West Flemish sour ale craftsmanship. The brewery's most celebrated beer is Duchesse de Bourgogne, a Flanders Red Ale with an ABV of 6%. Widely regarded as a benchmark example of the style, it has earned strong recognition among beer enthusiasts worldwide and is frequently cited among the most distinctive beers in the world. It serves as the flagship of the Verhaeghe range and has helped establish the brewery's international reputation.