In 1770 James Liefmans started a brewery in Oudenaarde. Since 1990, the entire company was owned by the brewery "Riva" at Dentergem , but the name and the beers were maintained. There were more than 15 different beers.

In December 2007 Riva brewery eventually went bankrupt after a long legal struggle. The brewery group Duvel Moortgat, from the famous beer Duvel, took over the management, the buildings and on the recipe. Meanwhile, there are again some Riva and Liefmans Beers brewed at the site in Oudenaarde.

Now the buildings are owned by a contractor who has big plans with them: Build houses, but also space for industrial zones.

Really interesting post - like it :) cariad · 2010-12-28: 15:59

Sad, but a great place to take pictures, great set! Wasichseh · 2010-12-28: 16:48

Cool Post! Could you still smell fermentation? lol Riyaz · 2010-12-28: 17:44

Fantastic set - I love old derelict buildings like these. girafferacing · 2010-12-28: 17:44

Very cool. I'd like a beer right about now. smbunation · 2010-12-28: 18:20

Brilliant set. Shame about the brewery though. Jarvo · 2010-12-28: 19:01

wow, cool San, kun je er zo maar in, of ist weer in't geniep te doen? Leuk setje!! eternity65 · 2010-12-29: 02:46

thanks sandra for sharing this post. so sad to read and see... great pics anyway :) ????? · 2010-12-29: 04:03

interesting place for photos!! great mood in this set! tomie · 2010-12-29: 04:36

mooi! doet me denken aan Henk Van Rensbergen. Grts kufferschmidt · 2010-12-29: 04:41

great documentary post, San. Well done too with the b&w. My favorite shot of the series is #9....:) ????? · 2010-12-29: 09:35

This is a fantastic post! You've captured the ruins in such a way that we can easily see what it must have been like in it's glory. :) livelovelaugh · 2010-12-29: 10:43

Great set for this interesting place!! Perfectly done! ????? · 2010-12-29: 11:37

I think some day you, Peter, and I should take a world tour of falling down buildings!!! I love these, especially 2 & 3! DancingDolphin · 2010-12-29: 11:57

Cool set! wildduck · 2010-12-29: 13:57

great set! really love it! grynteea · 2010-12-29: 14:11

fantastic set!! jennye · 2010-12-29: 14:51

Is it pee on the last? LOL interesting shots :)) onlyricky · 2010-12-29: 16:46

A nice theme! domino · 2010-12-29: 17:40

Wow, how interesting to go shooting at this place....and what great shots you came away with! It's nice to capture scenes that won't be around much longer....excellent collection! lookagain · 2010-12-29: 19:22

Kind of creepy, esp #9 looks like there is a shadow of a ghost there.... kblakes · 2010-12-30: 00:08

Fantastic set Sandra...the last one is my favorite!! :) Nukee · 2010-12-30: 10:47

Great set Sandra...I'm loving #2, 3, and 10 :)) lynnsgallery2 · 2010-12-30: 19:10

Wow. Love this set. Very creative. Jannie · 2010-12-31: 01:18

I like this. ^_^ promise · 2010-12-31: 06:51

really awesome set...and interesting !!! MARETKA88 · 2010-12-31: 11:20

How sad, but I really like 3 and 9. THIS Is the Milwaukee Depot in my old home town. It has been out of operation for many many years, but has been restored and has lovely restaurants and shops in it. People should care more about historic preservation. :o( ????? · 2010-12-31: 20:51

Great work! Excellent thematic concept! Well done! davidcardona · 2011-01-02: 07:10

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