Brouwerij De Ranke is an independent craft brewery based in Dottignies, Belgium, founded by brewers Nino Bacelle and Guido Devos. Emerging from a shared passion for traditional brewing and concern over the industrialization of Belgian beer in the 1980s, the brewery officially took shape in 1997 after several years of experimentation and collaboration. De Ranke quickly gained recognition for bold hop-forward beers such as XX Bitter, along with distinctive creations like Guldenberg and Kriek De Ranke, all brewed with natural ingredients and traditional methods. Today the brewery remains a respected voice in Belgian craft brewing, championing authenticity, sustainability, and the revival of characterful bitter beers.