Who owns Affligem?
Affligem is made and sold by Heineken (the Netherlands, AEX: HEIA) under licence; Heineken does not own the name.[1] The Affligem name is owned by Abdij Affligem.
Key facts
- Licensed to
- Heineken N.V. reported
- Since
- Not recorded
- Headquarters
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Origin
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Ale
- Parent ticker
- AEX: HEIA
- Last verified
- · 3 sources
About Affligem
Affligem is a Belgian abbey beer named after Affligem Abbey, founded in 1074 by six knights who became monks. After the abbey's own brewery was destroyed in the Second World War, the monks began working with the nearby Opwijk brewery, where the beer is still made. Heineken, which the brand says it has been part of since 2013, makes it under licence: the Affligem beer trademarks in the European Union and the Benelux are registered to the abbey.
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Affligem?
Heineken makes and sells Affligem under a licensing agreement.
Does Heineken own Affligem?
No. Heineken holds a licence to make and sell Affligem, which is not the same as owning it.
Where did Affligem come from?
Affligem originated in Belgium.
Sources (3) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2025 — Heineken N.V., Annual report, published 11 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
- [2] EUIPO register: EU trade mark 006762637 AFFLIGEM — European Union Intellectual Property Office, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
- [3] Affligem: De abdij — Affligem, Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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