Daniel Leeman

Honorary Knight - Knighthood of the Brewers' Paddle Belgian Brewers Guild Sep 2016 The Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle (Belgian brewers’ Guild) is the direct descendant of the secular Guild of Brewers. It is now perpetuating the traditions and nobility of the brewer’s trade as developed over the centuries.Faithful to their traditions, Belgian brewers organise a series of festivities every year. The memory of the patron saint of brewers, Saint Arnould, is revered in September, during the Beer Weekend staged every year on the Brussels Grand’ Place.During these… Show more The Knighthood of the Brewers’ Paddle (Belgian brewers’ Guild) is the direct descendant of the secular Guild of Brewers. It is now perpetuating the traditions and nobility of the brewer’s trade as developed over the centuries.Faithful to their traditions, Belgian brewers organise a series of festivities every year. The memory of the patron saint of brewers, Saint Arnould, is revered in September, during the Beer Weekend staged every year on the Brussels Grand’ Place.During these events the new knights by rights and honorary knights are "enthroned".Honorary knights are individuals who have rendered loyal services to the brewing profession. The knights by rights are active members of the Brotherhood who, owing to their profession, birth or alliance, are closely related to the brewing industry. The Knights by rights form the General Assembly, which elects the Grand Council.The new knights are inducted or "enthroned" during a ceremony specific to the Knighthood. Show less