Meet Catalay's IPA. Crafted by engineers, for engineers

So we brewed our very own beer with the Catalay Gold Club. Because why not? 

Curious how it came to life? Discover the story behind the brew below.

May 13th, 2025

Where the journey started

Afterwork at the Blacksmith brewery

It all started about a year ago, when we gathered at the Blacksmith Brewery in Ittre for a fun afterwork introduction to beer brewing.

That’s where the idea was born: why not create a Catalay beer of our own?

Together with the Gold Club, a group of consultants celebrating 5+ years at Catalay, we took on the challenge and brought the idea to life.

Discover the different steps of the brewing process below.

April 2nd, 2026

When the beer came to life

1

Discovering the basics

First, the team received a brief presentation from the Blacksmith brewery, covering the brewing process, the ingredients used, the different types of hops, and more.

2

Testing our taste buds

The team then took part in a sensory challenge, identifying aromas and flavours like banana, green tea, coffee, and toasted bread, along with tastes from bitter to sweet. They also had to recognise different grains and flours, including wheat malt, spelt, oats, and wheat.

3

Finding the right name

The team came together to brainstorm a name everyone could stand behind. In the end, they chose a name that was both simple and memorable: The Catalay Beer.

Crafted by engineers, for engineers

The people behind the beer (blame them if you don’t like it...) ⬇️

Aboubakar Abanda, Alain Bosmans, Arthur Hutereau, Benoît Walravens, Dai My Giang, Enzo Bellomo, Isabelle Schmit, Jean-Louis Pulfer, Jérémy Xhardez, Julien Stegen, Sebastien Dubois, Xavier Montes, Xavier Verhulst.

Tadammmm! 

Meet the Catalay beer 

Spoiler alert: you won't see the Catalay beer on the menu of your favourite bar. This limited-edition brew was crafted exclusively for you, so savour every sip. 🍻

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A tasty experience 

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