Alken-Maes
Alken-Maes is a major Belgian brewery that produces a variety of beers, including Maes, Cristal, and Grimbergen. It currently operates as a subsidiary of the Dutch brewing conglomerate Heineken N.V.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Alken
Founded
1921
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Amsterdam
Tax Domicile
BE
Ultimate Parent
Heineken N.V.
Data Hosting
NL
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1988
Company formation
Alken-Maes was formed through the merger of Brouwerijen Alken and Maes.
2008
Heineken acquisition
Alken-Maes was acquired by the Heineken Group.