The brewery is known for its flagship beer, De Koninck, which is a pale ale that is brewed using a blend of Belgian malts, hops and yeast.

The brewery uses traditional Belgian brewing methods, including open fermentation and aging the beer in oak casks.

Despite the name, the inn was situated right across from the notorious gallows field (now King Albert Park) where, in the Middle Ages, murderers and other convicts were hanged.

When he died in 1883, he was succeeded by his son François Joseph, and later by his daughter Josephina Joanna, as head of the family business.

According to the brewery's records, Van Bauwel applied himself so well, especially during the First World War, that Miss De Koninck favored him to take over the company.