In 1629, the Belgian region of Watou was granted the exclusive privelege of becoming an earldom of the illustrious van Yedegem family.
The family owned a castle in Watou, to which a brewery was attached.
However, during the French revolution, both the castle and brewery were destroyed.
After the revolution, only the brewery was rebuilt due to the over-abundance of castels.
In 1862, the brewery was taken over by the Van Eecke family and was named GOUDEN LEEUW (golden lion).
Only high fermeted beers were brewed on the Gouden Leeuw.
The brewery had only local significance until World War II broke out.

After the War, the production of a abbey beer was setup and was named Het Kapittel.

Why the name abbey beer Het Kapittel ?

In Flemish, Het Kapittel stands for the hierarchy of fathers and priests within a monastery.