Dutch Beer Week has become an annual event, with hundreds of beer-related activities all over the Netherlands.

About Dutch Beer Week 2024 (Week van het Nederlandse Bier)

Dutch Beer Week (Week van het Nederlandse Bier) is a celebration of Dutch beer. Since the Netherlands is one of the most prominent exporters and producers of beer, then this annual focal point of beer is totally justified! The Netherlands has had a very strong brewing culture going way back to the Middle Ages and to this day, Dutch beer brands are well known all across the world, from big brands like Heineken to Trappist beer brewed by monks and all kinds of craft beers.

There are multiple events happening across three days, as you'll see below, from beer-tasting sessions to guided tours of breweries and from beer bingo to masterclasses. The epicentre of Dutch Beer Week 2024 is the three-day Dutch Beer Tasting Festival The Hague (NL Bierproeffestival) on May 24-26.

Dutch Beer Tasting Festival The Hague (NL Bierproeffestival)

The Dutch Beer Week opens with the Dutch Beer Tasting Festival (Nederlands Bierproeffestival) at the Grote Kerk in the centre of The Hague. There will be hundreds of types of Dutch beer to try out, presented by approximately 40 Dutch breweries. Visitors can enjoy tasty food alongside their beer, which will be sold at the festival! Alcohol-free beer is also available.

Buy your tickets online while they last! Tickets are 20 euros. When you show your ticket at the entrance, you will be presented with a complimentary tasting glass and a festival guide. The location of the festival couldn’t be more perfect, as it’s easily accessible from The Hague Central Station and The Hague Hollands Spoor station, as well as by tram and bus. So, leave your cars and bicycles at home and enjoy the festivities safely.

Announcement of the Best beer of the Netherlands (Het beste bier van Nederland)

During the first day of the festival, the “Best beer of the Netherlands” (Het beste bier van Nederland) is announced. This is the culmination of the Dutch Beer Challenge which typically takes place a few weeks before the announcement, with over 900 Dutch breweries taking part. With so many taking part, it's a truly exciting moment to find out who the winner is!

Dutch Beer Week activities near you

Check out the Dutch Beer Week website for more information about beer-related events happening in the Netherlands. Here's an overview of special events happening during Dutch Beer Week:

Dutch brewery open days and tours

• Open day at Brouwerij de Klep & Kameraod Brouwers in North Limburg
• Open day and guided tour at Muifelbrouwerij in Oss
• Open day and guided tour at Brouwerij de Hemel in Nijmegen
• Open days and guided tour at Sallands Landbier Brouwerij in Albergen
• Open day and guided tour at Brouwerij de Molen in Bodegraven
• Open days and guided tour at Huttenkloas Brouwerij in Albergen 
• Guided tours at Othmar Bier in Ootmarsum
• Open day at Mommeriete in Gramsbergen
• Guided tour at Brouwerij De 7 Deugden in Amsterdam
• Open day at Ambachtelijke Vechtdal Brouwerij in Dalfsen
• Guided tours at Amelander bierbrouwerij in Ballum
• Guided tour at Opener Bierbrouwerij in Dongen
• Open day and guided tour at Brouwerij Dampegheest in Limmen
• Open day at Jonge Beer Brouwerij in Hoogeveen
• Open day at Gerlachus Bierbrouwerij en Whiskystokerij in Hulsberg

Beer festivals in Dutch cities

• DKK Annual Party and Summer Beer Festival (DKK Jaarfeest & Zomerbierfestival) at Delftse Stadsbrouwerij De Koperen Kat in Delft
• Amersfoort Brewery Days (Amersfoortse Brouwerijdagen) at Rock City Brewing in Amersfoort
• Dutch Beer Tasting Festival (NL Bierproeffestival) at Grote Kerk in The Hague

Beer tasting

• Beer and cheese tasting at Speciaalbier café De Markies in Leeuwarden
• Beer tasting at De Heidebrouwerij in The Hague
• Harry Potter themed beer tasting at Books, Beers and Beyond in Uden

Beer masterclass

• Masterclass on navigating the speciality beer market at De Heidebrouwerij in The Hague

Participating Dutch breweries and Dutch beer brands

Here are a few participating breweries:

• Brouwerij de Klep & Kameraod Brouwers
• Muifelbrouwerij
• Brouwerij de Hemel
• Sallands Landbier Brouwerij
• Huttenkloas Brouwerij
• Mommeriete
• Brouwerij De 7 Deugden
• Ambachtelijke Vechtdal Brouwerij
• Amelander bierbrouwerij
• De Heidebrouwerij
• Brouwerij Dampegheest
• Delftse Stadsbrouwerij De Koperen Kat
• Othmar Bierbrouwerij Herberg & Bierspa
• Brouwerij de Molen

Plan your trip and travel home safely

The organisers of the Dutch Beer Tasting Festival strongly recommend visitors to come to the festival by public transport instead of cycling or driving. Check out the Dutch Beer Week website for more information.