Who am I: Producer
160 Years of Tradition
For over one and a half centuries, FX de Beukelaer has used dozens of plants and herbs from all over the world to distil the authentic Elixir d’Anvers. The recipe for this artisan liqueur has remained unchanged since François-Xavier de Beukelaer developed it in 1863. Its unique taste inspires chefs and mixologists to create inventive dishes and cocktails.
Discover the complex flavours and the fragrant aromas and prepare to be surprised by its tradition and limitless possibilities. Elixir d'Anvers is your perfect companion from aperitif to dessert, and makes a perfect drink at any time of day.
Established
1863
Focus
Herbal Liquors from day one
Artisan Liqueur
Unique Taste
Uncompromising Quality
160 YEARS of experience
The tradition
Many years after he started his search for the perfect formula, François-Xavier de Beukelaer completed his final recipe for Elixir d’Anvers in the early hours of 19th March 1863. A student of medicine and pharmacy, he created this delicious herb-flavoured liqueur that stood out because of its remarkable digestive and beneficial characteristics. The exceptional quality of Elixir d’Anvers was soon recognized worldwide, and it was awarded dozens of gold medals and honorary diplomas. Elixir d’Anvers’ popularity wasn’t just confined to Europe, and soon this artisan herb-flavoured liqueur was also praised in Australia, Africa and the United States. One of the most remarkable diplomas was awarded in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (1887), and was signed by Louis Pasteur.
Elixir d'Anvers is part of the collective memory of any Belgian. For many generations, Elixir d'Anvers has been enjoyed in the conviviality of the family circle, and in the past children were even treated to a sugar cube with some drops of Elixir d'Anvers
Production process
Since 1863, this liqueur has been prepared in the same artisanal way, and with the original recipe containing dozens of plants and herbs from all over the world, that give Elixir d'Anvers its unique flavour. The production process of Elixir d'Anvers takes approximately 5 months and consists of the following phases:
Maceration
The plants and herbs are mixed with pure alcohol and soaked for a long time in a copper pot still where they release their flavours
Distillation
During the slow distillation, the copper pot still is heated with steam and the alcohol evaporates, carrying with it all volatile aromas from the ingredients. These fumes condense back into an alcohol distillate or alcolate: which contains all the aromatic characteristics of the ingredients
Preparation in the autoclave
The alcolate is mixed with pure alcohol soft water, and sugar
Oak barrel maturation
The resulting liqueur is aged in old oak casks, which add the typically rounded flavour to Elixir dAnvers
FAVOURED BY MANY GENERATIONS
Company Address
Name: FX de Beukelaer
Address: Haantjeslei 132
ZIP Code: 2018
City: Antwerpen
Country: Belgium
Contact Details
Opening Hours: 8.30am - 12am or 1pm - 4pm
Opening Days: Working days
Telephone: +32 3 237 98 06
Email: info@elixirdanvers.be
Website: www.elixirdanvers.be/en
