The Halve Maan Brewery has been a family brewery since 1856 with six generations of ownership that have strived to offer superior beer both in quality and taste while respecting the traditional art of brewing. In 1564, the town register first mentions the existence of the brewery, “Die Maene” (The Moon). In 1856, Leon Manes, also known as Henri I purchases the property. He embraced traditional brewing methods of the time and the product produced was turbid and sourish with a high fermentation and had limited durability.