| hop-pop.nl | Gooische Bierbrouwerij | The festival is aimed at experienced amateur bands and offers free entry for children under 18. The brasserie at Landgoed Zonnestraal is the stage for four bands: Velvet Streets, Tyler McCullough Trio, Left Luggage, and Handyman o-O._.O-o. The Gooische Bierbrouwerij, founded in 2013, is a regional brewery with a focus on social projects, spearheaded by Guido de Wit, who shifted the focus to an inclusive work environment. | Beer → Breweries 337 | brew 107 brewery 498 band 2977 festival 3804 logo 4660 | North-Holland → Hilversum 4397 |
| dutchbeerchallenge.nl | Stichting Dutch Beer Challenge | The Dutch Beer Challenge, established in 2014, is a response to the growing interest in beer culture in the Netherlands and organizes a professional beer competition each year. The first edition took place in Rotterdam in 2015 and has since grown to become one of the most important beer events in the Low Countries. The competition is independently organized by Becomev, on behalf of the Stichting Dutch Beer Challenge, which takes the initiative. | Culinary & Tastings → Beer Tasting 91 | beer 2887 competition 4759 foundation 6678 | |
| pint.nl | PINT | PINT is a Dutch association of nearly 3,000 enthusiastic and critical beer lovers who value quality and diversity in the Dutch beer market. The organization hosts a variety of tastings, excursions, and beer festivals throughout the Netherlands, both in person and online. PINT offers various membership benefits, such as access to events, beer information, and a network of like-minded enthusiasts, and actively seeks volunteers. | Culinary & Tastings → Beer Tasting 91 | tastings 158 beer 2887 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | Amsterdam → Weesp 1005 |
| amervallei.nl | Brouwersgilde Amervallei | Founded in 1983, the guild currently has approximately 160 members and facilitates new developments for its members. In 2025, the guild will organize the Open Dutch Amateur Beer Brewing Championship (ONK 2025), with the registration already closed due to reaching the maximum number of participants. The guild has a modern guild structure linked to the results of brewing competitions, and offers members access to premium content and an e-newsletter. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | brew 107 guild 147 beer 2887 member 10154 | |
| biermagazine.nl | Bier! Magazine | The magazine is published four times a year and is filled with reports, interviews, and articles about different breweries and beer styles. The 67th issue of Bier! magazine contains information about breweries such as Texelse Bierbrouwerij and Brouwerij Roman, as well as an overview of beer restaurants and cycling heroes in Dutch race cafes. Bier! magazine also offers a webshop, a beer agenda and a Mitra Members Beer Pass, and promotes beer-related events such as beer festivals. | Business & Industry → Consumer News 27 | brewery 498 magazine 2182 beer 2887 article 6000 event 45199 | Amsterdam → Zunderdorp 731 |
| bierschrijver.nl | Bierschrijver | The magazine publishes articles on various topics related to beer, such as craft beer, tastings, and enjoying beer. Bierschrijver also offers content about specific breweries, including an interview with master brewer Marc Janssen from Grolsch. The website provides various services, including books about beer, beer calendars, a newsletter, and information on alcohol-free beer. | Hobbies → Beer Enthusiasts 19 | brewery 498 beer 2887 article 6000 newsletter 6504 book 11396 | |
| deltabrouwers.nl | De Deltabrouwers | The guild, founded in 1987, consists of over 125 enthusiastic members and beer lovers who share knowledge, ingredients, and materials. De Deltabrouwers organizes various activities, including annual competitions, brewery visits, meetings about the brewing process, tasting evenings and the Delta Beer Festival, to inform and support members. Members of the guild have the opportunity to taste and sell beers from professional breweries and the guild organizes a brewing course for new members, focused on learning the brewing process. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | brew 107 guild 147 beer 2887 competition 4759 course 14728 | |
| mooibier.nl | Wychwood Brewery | An article discusses the alleged estrogenic effects of hops and the cause of the ‘beer belly’. A Keuringsdienst van Waarden reportage investigates the origin of Pils, which originates from Plzen, Czech Republic. The website describes the Wychwood Brewery in Witney, England, which brews traditional English beers inspired by myths and legends. | Beverages → Beer 1095 | hop 62 brewery 498 beer 2887 | |
| sint-joris-berlicum.nl | Sint Joris Gilde Berlicum | The guild was founded in 1615 and currently consists of almost one hundred members. The guild provides services to the population of Berlicum and Middelrode, particularly during events such as King's Day, the Commemoration of the Dead, and Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas' Day). The club organizes weekly club nights with shooting and game activities and offers new members the opportunity to participate. | History → Historical Organizations 16 | club night 47 guild 147 standard 150 banner 518 member 10154 | Sint-Michielsgestel → Berlicum 327 |
| ambrasseriehulst.nl | Ambrasserie Hulst | The website describes the association as a group of over 40 members who are involved in beer brewing, winemaking, and liqueur production. The website presents an overview of the association’s activities, including monthly gatherings, participation in competitions, excursions, brewing courses, and dinners. The website contains a section with recent news, an agenda, and recipes, including various dishes and drink preparations using beer, wine, and liqueur. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | brewer 52 winemaker 115 competition 4759 recipe 5142 | Zeeland → Hulst 741 |
| jutndel.nl | Coöperatie Jutndel Brouwerij U.A. | Jutndel was founded in 2014 as a hobby brewery in Ruinen, with the goal of providing the village with its own beer, which has since been achieved. The brewery originated in an area with a rich brewing history, where the last brewery in Ruinen ceased operations in 1764, and Jutndel began brewing in 2014. Jutndel is active in local hospitality and participates in events such as the Foodfestival ‘Wereldse Heerlyckheid’ and the Christmas market. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | hop 62 brewery 498 beer 2887 event 45199 | De Wolden → Ruinen 188 |
| wortketel.nl | D.A.B. De Wortketel | The guild offers a beer brewing course in Hoogeveen, where participants learn the basic principles of the brewing process under the guidance of an experienced brewer. Club evenings are an opportunity to talk about beer brewing and discuss problems. ‘D.A.B. De Wortketel’ regularly organizes beer brewing workshops, such as a workshop on September 20th in Hoogeveen, which is aimed at learning the techniques of brewing. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | brew 107 guild 147 taste 933 beer 2887 course 14728 workshop 19325 | Drenthe → Hoogeveen 2294 |
| vrolijckejoncker.nl | Vrolijcke Joncker | The range includes various types of beers, such as Weizen, Blond, Quadrupel and RIS, as well as seasonal variants. The brewery, led by Jacob and Gea and their children, started as a hobby brewery and officially grew into a family business in 2016. The brewery is investing in expansion, with plans for a larger brewery and a tasting room to strengthen interaction with beer enthusiasts. | Beer → Breweries 337 | brewer 52 brewery 498 taste 933 beer 2887 | Groningen → Westerkwartier 2696 |
| enkhuizerbierbrouwerij.nl | Enkhuizer Brewery | The brewery brings back historical Enkhuizen breweries into its beers, including the ‘Witte Hulck’ and other historical names. The founder, Arthur Hokkeling, is an Enkhuizen brewer and biersommelier who decided in 2006 to start brewing specialty beer himself, inspired by the history of Enkhuizen. The brewery’s core values are history, enjoyment, quality and taste, which are applied in the production of the beer. | Beer → Specialty Beer 113 | brewery 498 taste 933 beer 2887 history 7286 | North-Holland → Enkhuizen 1064 |
| jannota.nl | Uplift | The website organizes online beer tastings and provides online access to an interview with beer connoisseur and sommelier Frits Dunnink. Biertroubadour also offers a shop with beer-related products and a media section with music. The website is owned by Uplift and built with WordPress. | History → Historical Culture 243 | tastings 158 interview 1371 beer 2887 shop 6483 music 13170 | |
| nhbf.nl | PINT | Since 2005, the festival has been a platform for local brewers, offering visitors the opportunity to taste a variety of beers. The 18th edition of the festival will take place on May 17, 2025, in the Noorderkerk in Hoorn, and is organized by the beer consumer association PINT. The festival provides an overview of the beer culture of North Holland, including traditional specialty beers and modern craft beer styles, thanks to the many local breweries. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | brewer 52 north holland 138 beer 2887 festival 3804 | North-Holland → Hoorn 3090 |
| roerstok.nl | De Roerstok | De Roerstok is a brewing association based in Tilburg, with members across the Netherlands and internationally, founded in 1984. The association promotes amateur brewing by organizing various activities, including club nights and publishing a newsletter. Club nights take place at Stichting WAT in Tilburg, and the newsletter is mailed annually to the members, with the option to request a free copy. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | club night 47 brew 107 newsletter 6504 association 8562 member 10154 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| bierfestivalhop.nl | Bierfestival HOP | The festival originated in 2015 when home-brewed beer became popular and has since grown to be Rotterdam’s most popular festival, thanks to the input of its visitors. Each year in August, approximately 10 craft beer brewers present their beers and are happy to share more information about their brewing process, while the atmosphere is shaped by the gathering of guests and the music. In addition to the beer enjoyment, music and board games are also central to the festival, and it always ends in a festive atmosphere. Tickets are exclusively available online. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 Culinary & Tastings → Beverage Events 105 | brewer 52 streetfood 151 game 2807 beer 2887 festival 3804 music 13170 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| brouwvereniging.nl | Brouwvereniging Rotterdam | The association consists of a diverse group of people who share a common passion for brewing beer. Regular activities such as brewing days, tastings and excursions are organized. A beer brewing workshop will take place on Sunday, March 30th. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | brew 107 beer 2887 association 8562 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| biergildegroningen.nl | Biergilde Groningen | The association has approximately 40 members who all brew beer as a hobby. Guild evenings take place in the Semmelstee, where members taste their self-brewed beers and receive feedback. In addition to guild evenings, the Biergilde organizes lectures, excursions to breweries, and an annual brewing competition. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | brew 107 beer 2887 course 14728 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| speciaalbierfestivalwolvega.nl | Pub ‘84” | The fifth edition of the festival, organized by Pub ‘84 and Erwin and Guido, takes place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Victoria Park Wolvega. Visitors can taste specialty beers, obtain information from the brewers, enjoy beer-food pairings, and participate in beer masterclasses, with live music. The festival offers access with a ticket for €19.50, including 2 drink tokens, a tasting glass, and a program booklet, and features at least 10 top breweries. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | brewery 498 ticket 2785 beer 2887 festival 3804 music 13170 | Weststellingwerf → Wolvega 524 |
| debierverbinding.nl | De Bierverbinding | The website offers news about specialty beer, such as excise tax increases, launches of beer culture initiatives, and successful auctions. Various beer-related events are announced, including beer tastings, beer cocktail workshops, and beer courses. De Bierverbinding publishes a ‘Dé Bierkaart van Nederland’ which recenses specific beers and breweries in the Netherlands. | Beverages → Beer 1095 | brewer 52 taste 933 beer 2887 event 45199 | Hoeksche Waard → Mijnsheerenland 138 |
| onderderookvandebrouwerij.nl | Marc Janssen | The theater lecture ‘Under the Smoke of the Brewery’ combines humor, knowledge, and stories about 10,000 years of beer history. Master brewer Marc Janssen takes visitors through the world of beer, explaining how beer is brewed and what the ingredients do. The lecture offers a combination of tasting, viewing Belgian and modern beers, and opportunities for self-brewing. | Beer → Breweries 337 Theater → Stage Performances 22 | brew 107 brewery 498 beer 2887 history 7286 story 8285 | |
| schuimderaarde.nl | Schuim der Aarde | Schuim der Aarde is a podcast created by Erik, Job, and Michiel. The podcast covers strong stories and challenging beers. The latest episode discusses foodpairing with a saison and tasting a beer collaboration. | Entertainment → Podcasts 1067 | foodpairing 14 episode 225 beer 2887 podcast 3328 story 8285 | |
| proostmannen.nl | Proost Mannen | The website presents stories about various breweries, including Brouwerij Hoop, Brouwerij De Halve Maan, Brouwerij Maallust, and Hertog Jan, with detailed descriptions of the locations and beer tastings. Beer enthusiasts can be inspired by the experiences of the website owners, including brewery visits, home brewing, and participation in pub quizzes. The website also offers additional information such as a fan shop with clothing, a newsletter, and helpful websites related to beer. | Hobbies → Beer Enthusiasts 19 | brewer 52 brewery 498 taste 933 beer 2887 story 8285 clothing 9443 | Zaanstad → Zaandijk 214 |
| pruuven.nl | PRUUVEN | PRUUVEN 2026 will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Jan Cunenpark in Oss, offering specialty beers, wine, and snacks. The event is organized by local brewers and entrepreneurs who want to share their passion for taste. Expect 10+ brewers, a selection of wines, and various food trucks. The website promises a cozy atmosphere with tasty drinks, snacks, and music, referencing an aftermovie and photos from the previous edition. | Culinary & Tastings → Beverage Events 105 | brewer 52 beer 2887 snack 2916 wine 4476 music 13170 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Oss 2962 |
| birifestival.nl | Biri Festival | The festival originated from a desire to encourage conversations and introductions. Biri Festival offers a selection of beers from various Dutch, Belgian, and German breweries. The organization strives to include breweries further away from the event, if possible. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | brewery 498 beer 2887 event 45199 | |
| ilovebeer.nl | I Love Beer | The website features articles such as "The 5 Health Benefits of Beer," "Why Brew Your Own Beer?," and "How Much Beer Do Dutch People Drink?" It discusses various aspects of beer, including different styles like IPA, and provides guidance on how to improve the taste of beer and how to brew it easily. The website also explores the cultural significance of beer in the Netherlands, highlighting its popularity as a drinking nation, and connecting it to American history and food pairings. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | health benefits 15 brew 107 taste 933 netherlands 1376 beer 2887 | |
| followthebeer.nl | Follow the Beer | Follow the Beer avoids tourist hotspots and hop-on-hop-off locations, instead exploring special places that visitors would rarely find on their own. The website provides information on various breweries and beer cultures, including those in Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Belgium, and Vietnam. Recently, information about whisky and different types of Dinkel beers is also presented, including new releases and experimental brews. | | brewery 498 beer 2887 culture 3922 travel 7210 | South-Holland → Delft 5309 |
| biermatinee.nl | Biermatinee Oisterwijk | The Biermatinee Oisterwijk, held in Oisterwijk, has been active for 37 years and is known as one of the oldest beer festivals in the Netherlands and Brabant. During the event, visitors can taste approximately 60 different types of specialty beers, with brewers from within and outside the country. Admission to the Biermatinee is free and the event takes place on the Lindeplein in the center of Oisterwijk. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | brewer 52 sponsors 2642 beer 2887 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Oisterwijk 1422 |
| bierheerlijkheid.nl | De Bierheerlijkheid of Nathan Hak | The website describes Nathan Hak as a Biersommelier who embraces the concept of 'heerlijke rechten' (delicious rights) of beer, referring to the historical concept of feudal rights. Charlie Mopps is presented as the inventor of beer, whose invention has been sung about many times, and Hak aims to create a community around the enjoyment of beer. Nathan Hak offers beer stories, tastings, and knowledge sharing, and considers himself a hobby brewer and International Biersommelier. | History → Historical Culture 243 | brew 107 tastings 158 beer 2887 story 8285 collaboration 16036 | |
| vrouwenbiergildebakker.nl | Vrouwen Biergilde Bakker | The website describes the history of the guild, founded in 2010 and consisting of 30 members with an active waiting list. It presents a schedule with themed evenings, beer routes, recipes, and information about local breweries, such as Brouwerij Anna Cornelia. The website documents over 1000 tasted beers and provides information about anniversaries, events, and the activities of the guild. | Culinary & Tastings → Beer Tasting 91 | guild 147 evening 287 brewery 498 taste 933 beer 2887 theme 4015 | North-Holland → Purmerend 2620 |
| bierfestivalprinsenbeek.nl | NL-XS | The beer festival takes place on April 13, 2024, at De Drie Linden in Prinsenbeek. The 8th edition of the festival presents a wide assortment of craft beers. Visitors can enjoy delicious beers and other treats during this event. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | beer 2887 festival 3804 food 3872 | Breda → Prinsenbeek 302 |
| amsterdamsbierfeest.nl | Amsterdams Bierfeest | The event takes place on January 27, 2018, from 3:00 PM to midnight and is free to attend. Ten Amsterdam-based brewers and organic brewers will offer their beers, along with live music and food. Visitors can purchase coins (€1.50) to order beer, but cash is not accepted. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | dj's 11 brewer 52 coin 313 beer 2887 music 13170 event 45199 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| bierbrouwendoejezo.nl | Bierbrouwendoejezo | The site contains pages with information about beer brewing, the type of beer brewed, and how to brew beer yourself. There is an overview of Dutch breweries and visit locations, with the intention of informing visitors and quenching thirst. The website describes a forum for hobby brewers and introduces a strong Scottish beer, 'Snake Venom', with an alcohol percentage of 67%. | Hobbies → Brewing 157 | brew 107 brewery 498 forum 1362 ingredients 2346 beer 2887 | |
| goudabierstad.nl | Gouda Bierstad | The third edition of the festival will take place on April 13, 2025, in the Goudse Stadhuis, and will feature Brouwerij IJssel, a brewery from Krimpen aan den IJssel, which brews accessible specialty beers. The festival offers visitors the opportunity to taste a variety of craft beers, accompanied by the presence of enthusiastic brewers and a pleasant atmosphere. The organization of Gouda Bierstad is handled by various cafes and bars, including Cafe De Goudse Eend, BarBier and 2Rent4You, with a BBQ-food area realized by Bij Broer Gouda. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | brewery 498 beer 2887 festival 3804 atmosphere 5591 event 45199 | South-Holland → Krimpen aan den IJssel 654 |
| katjasbeerdiscoveries.nl | Katja’s Beer Discoveries | The website describes Katja's passion for beer, which began with a trip through Europe and was further developed through participation in a specialty beer club, visiting beer events and attending a study to become a certified International Beer Sommelier in Austria. Katja offers a variety of services including tasting & pairing sessions, hosting beer dinners, beer pairing for menus, advice, judging at beer events, creating beer lists, and giving masterclasses and workshops. The website also offers opportunities for online tastings, speaking at conferences, writing for trade magazines, and copywriting for breweries. | Fine Dining & Gastronomy → Gastronomy 599 | storytelling 641 taste 933 beer 2887 workshop 19325 | |
| wijzijnbier.nl | Wij zijn bier | The website focuses on specialty beers, IPAs, and bocks, offering facts and trivia about beer. Its goal is to surprise friends with unknown beer information and expand knowledge about all things beer. The website informs about the upcoming release of a new, limited-edition specialty beer brewed by Wij Zijn Bier, and offers a way to stay updated. | Festivals → Beer Festivals 175 | trivia 21 specialty beer 29 entertainment 1165 beer 2887 knowledge 3528 | |