CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH PASSION
The beginning.In 2009 the idea arose
to start brewing organic
abbey beers in Egmond.
After a long time of having the beer brewed in Belgium, in 2018 Egmond Brewery was festively opened in Egmond aan den Hoef, by the Abbot of Egmond Abbey and by the Mayor.
Our missionis that we brew for a better world, to connect people and share our passion.
Our principles are based on the concept of “people, planet, profit,” where the priority is people and the environment and financial results are only considered necessary for our continuity.
Autonomous and independent
Egmond Brewery is an autonomous and independent brewery, choosing its own path and not under the influence of any of the major breweries. This allows us to act according to our own core values and principles.
Organic
Egmond Brewery’s beers are craft brewed with organically grown grains. The brewery is fully SKALL certified, which means it brews organically. This, combined with abbey beer, is unique and not found anywhere in the world.
Long-term relationships
Egmond Brewery strives for long-term, open relationships with its environment.
This applies to customers, suppliers, shareholders and local governments. Short-term gain is not paramount here but respectful cooperation is the starting point.
Organic
Egmond Brewery’s beers are craft brewed with organically grown grains. The brewery is fully SKALL certified, which means it brews organically. This, combined with abbey beer, is unique and not found anywhere in the world.
Role in the local economy
Egmond Brewery considers it important to support the local economy through the use of organic products manufactured in the vicinity of the brewery. For example, locally produced cheese, bread and sausage are served in the Tasting Room during tours and tastings.
Sustainable
Egmond Brewery was created with the idea of brewing the finest beers in the most sustainable way possible. Currently, Egmond Brewery has one of the most modern brewing facilities. The brewing boiler is heated by means of a steam generator and all residual heat is stored and reused in the next brewing process.
Book a package
The tasting room is the cozy starting and ending point for tours and tastings. You can tour the brewery under the guidance of knowledgeable staff and volunteers and enjoy a tasting in the Tasting Room. In addition, you are welcome to have a tasting glass of our beers and enjoy our local and organic appetizers. With a view of the brewery, you can enjoy our beers. Tours of the brewery are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These tours will be given at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. You can choose from several packages for this, which you can find to the right.
During the COVID-19 crisis, we adhere to all current measures promulgated by the government. That means our tours are currently for a maximum of 10 people. This is the only way we can guard the distance between the different groups. Also, it is possible to do a tour by reservation only.
Rooted in regional history and culture
Our story has a rich, longstanding history
Our story
Our story begins around 690 A.D., when Adelbert came to our region from Ireland to Christianize the Frisians who lived here. He settled in a place in the dunes called Egmond. Many miracles are attributed to Adelbert.
In 740 Adelbert died and he was buried in a spot in the dunes, which soon became a place of pilgrimage.
In 922, the area came into the hands of Count Dirk I, the first count of Holland. Dirk I had a nunnery in Hallem (now Egmond-Binnen).
Adelbert appeared in the dream of Wilfsit, one of the nuns, and told people to dig him up and bury him again in the little monastery of Hallem. Dirk had Adelbert’s bones exhumed and then the miracle happened.
Only from 1935 to 1950 was a new abbey built, which thus, with a break after the Reformation, has been home to a community of Benedictine monks for more than a thousand years.
The wooden monastery
The wooden monastery was replaced by a stone abbey that grew into a center of knowledge and power. The abbey had possessions far and wide, and the monks were behind the layout of the land. Until the year 1573. In the battle against the Spaniards, all the churches and large buildings in the area were destroyed by Dirk of Sonoy. So did Egmond Abbey. We know from the historiography that Sonoy had taken the brew kettle to make weaponry to drive out the Spaniards.
Only from 1935 to 1950 was a new abbey built, which thus, with a break after the Reformation, has been home to a community of Benedictine monks for more than a thousand years.
“PEOPLE, PLANET, PROFIT”
Egmond Brewery
Road across the Bishop 1B
1934 CS Egmond aan den Hoef
Tel: 072 3030 404
Email: [email protected]
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Egmond Brewery makes every visit a true experience.
