Brewery 't IJ

Brouwerij 't IJ

Discover how the well-known Amsterdam beers of Brouwerij 't IJ are brewed during a brewery tour at a distinctive location beneath the De Gooyer windmill.

• Go behind the scenes: During the tour of the small brewery on Funenkade, discover how water, malt, hops and yeast are transformed into beer.
• Amsterdam beer history: Learn more about the origins of Brouwerij 't IJ and the history of the brewery in the former bathhouse beneath the windmill.
• Tasting room De Molen: Combine the tour with a visit to the welcoming tasting room, where many different beers from Brouwerij 't IJ are available straight from the tap.
• De Gooyer windmill: Right next to the brewery stands the impressive De Gooyer windmill, one of the best-known windmills in Amsterdam and a great photo opportunity. The windmill itself cannot be visited inside.
• Why visit? The combination of a local brewery, Amsterdam beer, a historic building and the distinctive windmill makes this an enjoyable activity away from the busiest parts of the city centre.

Practical information

The tour is short, making it easy to combine with a visit to the tasting room and other sights in Amsterdam-Oost.

• Duration: The regular brewery tour lasts around 20 minutes.
• Tours: Tours are available in Dutch and English. Check the current days and times in advance and reserve a place if necessary.
• Tip: After the tour, stay a little longer in the tasting room or on the terrace to sample some of the brewery's beers with a view of the De Gooyer windmill.

Furthermore Brewery 't IJ is near the following sights: Suriname Museum (±125 m), Tropical Museum (±450 m), Resistance Museum – WWII (±950 m), Micropia (±950 m) & Artis Royal Zoo (±950 m).

For information

Funenkade 7, Amsterdam
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