1925 — 2011
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Pierre Celis was a Belgian brewer best known for reviving the traditional Belgian-style witbier. His brewing was deeply influenced by the rich heritage of his hometown, Hoegaarden, and later, Austin, Texas, where he founded Celis Brewery and brought his iconic beer to the world.
who is pierre?
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and
Since childhood, the art
of brewing has enticed him
Childhood and youth
Birth name:
Pierre Celis
Date of Birth:
March 21,
1925
Place of Birth:
Hoegaarden,
Belgium
Family:
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Origin:
Belgian
1925-1929
Pierre Celis
Date of Birth:
March 21,
1925
Place of Birth:
Hoegaarden,
Belgium
Birth name:
Pierre Celis
Date of Birth:
March 21,
1925
Place of Birth:
Hoegaarden,
Belgium
He won an award for helping
develop the craft brewery industry
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Immigration to the USA
Brewing in Hoegaarden
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family.
Immigration to the USA
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family.
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough. The girls were busy with housework and raising their younger brothers and sisters, while the boys looked for an opportunity to earn money.
Timeline of the Celis Brewery History
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough.
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young. There were 9 more children in the family. Father's salary was not enough.
"Beer Makes Friendships"
— Pierre Celis
Iconic Images
Thank you, Pierre!
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young.
Influential clients
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young.
First business
Father is a simple worker at a local textile factory. His mother died when our hero was very young.