Brouwerij ‘t IJ

Brouwerij ‘t IJ has been brewing distinctive Amsterdam craft beer since 1985.

About the Maker
Musician Kasper Peterson founded the brewery after discovering Belgian beer styles. Since similar specialty beers were scarcely brewed in the Netherlands, he decided to brew them himself. The beer, initially crafted in a squat, quickly gained popularity. In search of a larger space, Kasper came across the vacant Municipal Bathhouse Funen. Shortly after brewing began, the bathhouse also became home to a tasting room and terrace. The terrace evolved into a favorite meeting spot for locals, and the beer’s reputation spread beyond Amsterdam. Brouwerij ‘t IJ grew steadily, offering an expanding variety of beers.

After more than two decades of building the brewery, Kasper decided to step back. Bart Obertop and Patrick Hendrikse took over as the new owners, continuing the tradition of brewing unique and delicious beers while introducing new styles.

Production Process & Sustainability
As the brewery at Funenkade could no longer meet the growing demand for IJ beer, a second location was opened in January 2013. At the Funenkade brewery, they produce all the draft beer for the tasting room. About 700 meters away, at the Zeeburgerpad facility, bottles and kegs are filled. The beer selection evolves over time to meet changing tastes. In 2015, Brouwerij ‘t IJ partnered with Duvel Moortgat for support in brewing technology, distribution, and financial capacity.

Locations
Brouwerij ‘t IJ operates two tasting rooms in Amsterdam: Proeflokaal De Molen at Funenkade and Proeflokaal ‘t Blauwe Theehuis in Vondelpark. The main brewery is located at Zeeburgerpad.