Beer in Amsterdam
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Amsterdam (Netherlands).
The old Heineken brewery from 1867 is now a visitor centre. The ’t IJ brewery has been brewing next to the De Gooyer windmill since 1985, and in autumn the bokbier festival takes place.
Breweries in Amsterdam
Heineken
Gerard Adriaan Heineken bought the De Hooiberg brewery in 1864. Today Heineken is one of the largest brewing groups in the world; the old brewery in Amsterdam is a visitor centre.
Known for: Heineken
Brouwerij ’t IJ
Craft brewery next to the De Gooyer windmill, a pioneer of Amsterdam’s scene.
Known for: Columbus, IJwit
Beer history of Amsterdam
- 1864
Gerard Adriaan Heineken buys the “De Hooiberg” brewery – “The Haystack”.
- 1963
Alfred Heineken has the WOBO designed, a beer bottle meant to serve as a building brick for houses.
- 1985
The ’t IJ brewery opens next to the De Gooyer windmill – a pioneer of the craft beer scene.