MONALIXA

Monalixa is a craft brewing workshop based in Roclenge-sur-Geer, in the Geer valley in Belgium. The company presents itself as a place where technique and creativity go hand in hand, with brewing methods described as rigorous while leaving room for more unusual ideas and ingredients. Its website focuses on a small but distinctive beer range built around both permanent and seasonal releases. Monalixa also emphasizes collaboration and experimentation, using its platform to introduce new recipes and limited editions as part of an ongoing creative journey. The brewery sells its beers directly at the workshop by appointment and through a network of local retail and hospitality partners in the Liège area. Key Offerings Cramignonne : Monalixa’s first permanent beer, positioned as the brewery’s anchor product within its broader creative portfolio. GingerTriple de Roclenge : A triple that received an silver medal in a competition for the best triples in the province of Liège, giving the brewery a recognized flagship in the style. Mam’zèlle di Bassîndje : An inclassifiable beer inspired by home-brew recipes, offered periodically as a recurring special release. Hoûre : A seasonal winter black beer created in reference to the local carnival tradition. Éphémères Monalixa : Limited-edition beers developed from a specific ingredient, technique, event, or collaboration, allowing the brewery to explore new recipes and flavor profiles. Core Values Technique and rigor : Monalixa stresses careful production methods and a disciplined brewing approach, even when the recipes themselves are inventive or unconventional. Creativity and experimentation : The brewery is built around exploring less classic paths in beer creation, with limited editions used to test new ingredients, techniques, and ideas. Local inspiration : Several beers draw on the Roclenge-sur-Geer area and its traditions, showing a strong link to place and regional identity. Collaboration and openness : The brewery explicitly uses its ephemeral range to respond to ideas, events, and collaborations, suggesting a flexible and outward-looking mindset. Unique Aspects Dedicated creative brewing workshop : Monalixa describes itself not simply as a brewery, but as an atelier de création brassicole, highlighting a more experimental and artisanal positioning. Strong ephemeral concept : The Éphémères range is a defining feature of the brand, with each beer created around a specific ingredient, technique, occasion, or collaboration. Local recognition for GingerTriple de Roclenge : The beer won a silver medal in a provincial competition for triples in Liège, providing a concrete mark of quality recognition. Local distribution network : Beyond direct sales at the workshop, Monalixa’s products are available through a set of named partners in and around the Liège region, extending its reach locally.