Fugu is the Belgian IPA.

It all started in 2020, in the middle of lockdown. Nico and Sam turned their weekends into brewing sessions in a 20L tank. Batch after batch, an obsession took shape: the IPA.

To name their project, they remembered a boozy tasting session while watching a documentary about fugu: the Japanese fish whose preparation requires absolute precision. Poorly prepared, it kills. Well-mastered, it fascinates. A perfect metaphor for the art of brewing a serious, high-quality IPA.

Fugu Brewing Co. was born in 2021. First beer: the Fugushima, an ultra-aromatic New England IPA with citrus notes obtained through a massive dry-hop of Citra & Simcoe.

Since then, the mission hasn't changed: to make Fugu the Belgian benchmark for IPAs.

We love Belgian beer. But we're here to shake things up. Canned IPAs, a striking illustrated world, and aromas that explode on your palate. Fugu is the Belgian beer that dares to do things differently.

The team

A crew that puts its heart (and hops) into its work

  • Nico

    A passionate beer geek and jack-of-all-trades, Nico is the rudder of the team. His vision and energy make the Fugu brewery what it is today.
    Always on the lookout for new things, you'll certainly run into him at a beer festival. And he's never the one who heads home the earliest.

  • Sam

    If our beers are so delicious, it's thanks to Sam. Between crafting recipes and managing the budget, our expert never leaves anything to chance. But behind this extremely methodical individual hides an outstanding volleyball player, a nature lover, and a boundless hop-eater.

  • Ren

    Fugu's visual universe has been in his hands since Day 1. Ren is the creative genius who brings our mascot to life and designs our beer labels with passion and a touch of madness. We sometimes wonder what goes through their head, but we remain just as fascinated by his illustrations.

  • Wivina

    Always up for a concert or a night out on the town, Wivina makes sure every can reaches its destination smoothly. With the dedication and care that make all the difference, she consistently builds genuine relationships with her customers.

    wivina@fugubrewing.be 
  • Rose

    She knows every bar in the Wallonia-Brussels region… but it’s for work, we promise. In the field and out, Rose runs on resourcefulness and a feel-good mindset. She represents the lively and warm spirit that defines the Fugu vibe.

    rose@fugubrewing.be 
  • Théo

    Always full of ideas, Théo is Fugu’s marketing mastermind. When he drops his famous “I’ve got the vision,” we know a unique concept is about to take off. And when he puts his laptop away, it’s to grab his camera... or a hoppy pint.

  • Fugu

    Even if he spends more time sleeping in the malt bags than working, we love our mascot with all our hearts. Always getting into unlikely situations (dressed as a Yuzu?!), the brewery would be nothing without his cute round little face.

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