It was in 2013 that Nicolas Declercq and Tanguy van der Eecken embarked on an ambitious adventure: recreating a brewery within the impressive Marsinne farm castle, located in the Hesbaye village of Couthuin. From the very beginning, beyond their passion for malt and hops, the project embraced a sustainable vision. A brewery, yes — but one that is fair, responsible, and ethical.

Why “LEOPOLD7”?

Few people know that a brewery already existed on the farm site in the mid-19th century.  The legend tells us (confirmed by old documents discovered in a dusty trunks) that it was run by a man named Léopold. That was all it took to name the brand and create a bridge between tradition and modernity.

As for the number 7, the meaning is crystal clear: our beers are made with seven ingredients — three types of grains (barley, wheat and oat) and three varieties of hops (two aromatic and one bitter). The seventh ingredient is what we call the “Leopold touch”: a unique aromatic bouquet that defines the character of our beers.

Today Is Tomorrow

At the beginning of 2026, Leopold7 joined its story to the Brasserie 3F.

Driven by a shared passion Nicolas Declercq, creator of Leopold7 , Pierre Dessy and Rémy D’Aubreby, founders of Brasserie 3F, are committed to creating new craft beers that remain faithful to the enduring values of Leopold7 : 100% local production, artisanal excellence, and a sustainable commitment at every stage of brewing.