DAVO

What DAVO does

DAVO Bieren B.V. is a Dutch craft brewery founded in 2012 in Deventer by Jos Schmitz, Marijn Kroon, and Arnoud Pijpker, operating a vertically integrated model that spans production, retail, and hospitality. Its core business is brewing specialty beers under a proprietary 'Three-Pint-Rule' philosophy, with a portfolio spanning Tripels (Roadtrip 8.5%), Weizenbocks (award-winning Weizenbock 8.8%), Imperial Stouts (The Don 10%), IPAs (Surf Ale, Hangout, Backspin), and an alcohol-free line (Pitstop 0.0% launched in 2025). Production takes place at the Deventer brewery housed in a former machine factory, with brewing capacity expanded by a new tank in 2023; a spirits extension (DAVO Whisky series, annual releases 2023–2028) is produced in partnership with Wagging Finger Distillery.

The company monetizes through a hybrid direct-to-consumer and wholesale model: four owned tasting rooms (proeflokalen) in Deventer, Arnhem, Zwolle, and Twello (Buitenpost estate, acquired 2021); an e-commerce webshop delivering across the Netherlands with self-delivery in three regions and Fietskoeriers bicycle delivery in ~60 cities; wholesale to Dutch horeca (bars, cafes, restaurants) via sales reps; venue rental and corporate events; and recurring beer-tasting experiences (€14.50/person guided tastings, thuisproeverij home tasting boxes). Supporting revenue comes from branded merchandise (glassware, apparel, gift cards, MIXBOX €34, DAVOBOX €28.50) and limited-release whisky batches. Customers are individual craft beer enthusiasts, group event organizers, hospitality accounts, and retail buyers — a fragmented mix with no concentration risk. In 2024, following pandemic-era headwinds, DAVO completed a share sale bringing John Lageman on as grootaandeelhouder to provide capital and strategic expertise for sustainable growth; the three founders remain operationally active.

Name

DAVO

Legal name

DAVO Bieren B.V.

Website

https://davobieren.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DAVO Bieren is a Dutch craft brewery (founded 2012, Deventer) that brews specialty beers, operates four tasting rooms across the Netherlands, runs a national e-commerce webshop, wholesales to hospitality, and extends into whisky — serving individual craft beer enthusiasts, event organizers, and on-trade accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Distilleries (312140), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Beer/Wine/Spirits Production (AFAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Specialty beer production
• Beer tasting rooms
• Direct-to-consumer delivery
• On-trade wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Deventer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales (On-premise): Direct sales of draft beer from taps at four proeflokalen (tasting rooms) in Deventer, Arnhem, Zwolle, and Twello. Sales also include bottled and canned beer for takeaway from tasting rooms.
2. Webshop Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of beer, merchandise, gift boxes, and tasting kits delivered to customers throughout the Netherlands.
3. Venue Rental and Events: Revenue from renting out private spaces for parties, meetings, and corporate events. Includes room rentals with optional bar service and catering arrangements.
4. Beer Tastings and Experiences: Organized beer tasting events (proeverijen) at tasting rooms, including guided brewery tours and home tasting boxes with video guidance from the master brewer.
5. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including glasses, apparel (t-shirts, scarves), bags, and gift cards at tasting rooms and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DAVO Bieren is a Dutch craft brewery that brews specialty beers using traditional methods with local ingredients, selling them through four owned tasting rooms (proeflokalen), a direct-to-consumer webshop, and wholesale to hospitality venues. The company also produces DAVO Whisky in collaboration with Wagging Finger Distillery, offers guided beer tastings, home tasting experiences (Thuisproeverij), branded glassware and merchandise, curated gift boxes, and venue rentals for private and corporate events.

Product overview

DAVO Bieren is a Dutch craft brewery founded in 2012, operating as both a beer producer and taproom chain. The core product portfolio consists of specialty beers including Tripels (Roadtrip), Blonds (Caféracer), Weizenbocks (Weizenbock, award-winning), Stouts (The Don, Darkness), IPAs (Hangout, Surf Ale), and seasonal offerings. The company follows its proprietary 'Three-Pint-Rule' principle, ensuring beers remain enjoyable throughout extended drinking sessions. DAVO has expanded into spirits through its DAVO Whisky series, produced in collaboration with Wagging Finger Distillery. The business model combines direct-to-consumer sales via four taproom locations (Deventer, Arnhem, Zwolle, Twello) and an e-commerce webshop. Supporting products include branded glassware, merchandise, gift vouchers, and themed boxes. The company emphasizes local sourcing, sustainability, and experiential offerings including beer tastings and home tasting kits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAVO Whisky: A whisky product line produced in collaboration with Wagging Finger Distillery. The first batch was launched in October 2023, having aged for four years in Tawny Port vats. Subsequent batches have used different barrel types including rum, Laphroaig, Ardmore, Calvados, and Tequila vats. Whisky batches are released annually with planned releases through 2028.
• Buitenpost

Products and services

• Roadtrip A refreshing, drinkable Tripel at 8.5% ABV with light spice notes including caraway seed, brewed according to the Three-Pint-Rule and described as the brewer's favorite.
• Caféracer A friendly blond beer at 5.8% ABV, DAVO's house beer since 2016, light and slightly spiced, considered the little sister of Roadtrip.
• Weizenbock A Weizenbock at 8.8% ABV, deep ruby red in color, combining the freshness of wheat beer with the warmth of alcohol and roasted malt. Won multiple awards including Best Dutch Beer at Brussels Beer Challenge 2022 and silver in 2021.
• The Don A Russian Imperial Stout at 10% ABV named after St. Dmitri Donskoy, infused with whisky with notes of caramel, vanilla, and chocolate with bay leaf.
• Darkness A Dubbel stout hybrid at 7.5% ABV with intense roasted malt flavor and refined caramel aroma. Won first prize for Best Dark Beer at Dutch Beer Challenge 2021.
• Surf Ale A hoppy blond beer at 6.4% ABV, dry-hopped with Amarillo hops providing pineapple and citrus aromas. One of DAVO's first beers and a top seller in taprooms.
• Hangout A Mellow IPA at 4.7% ABV, brewed at very low temperatures and dry-hopped with Simcoe hops for a fresh citrus taste, designed as a thirst-quencher.
• Gingerbeer A real ginger beer at 4.2% ABV brewed with kilograms of fresh ginger, lime, and red pepper for an extra kick.
• Noisy Neighbour A lawnmower lager at 4.7% ABV, fresh, light and dangerously drinkable. A collaborative brew with KOMPAAN from The Hague.
• Full House A Quadrupel at 10% ABV in a 75cl bottle, dark, full-bodied with notes of caramel, raisin, and a touch of toffee. Designed for sharing.
• Pitstop An alcohol-free hoppy lager at 0.0% ABV, fresh, hoppy and drinkable. The moment to refuel, ideal for a break without the alcohol.
• Whiplash A Belgian white beer at 5.8% ABV, fresh and drinkable. The name comes from how easily it goes down.
• Backspin A New England IPA at 4.2% ABV, fresh, soft and hoppy. A collaboration between DAVO and pool center De Sjoel.
• DAVO Whisky Series A series of whiskies produced in collaboration with Wagging Finger Distillery, with batches aged in various oak barrels (Tawny port, rum, Laphroaig, Ardmore, Calvados, Tequila). Launched annually as limited single-batch releases.
• Thuisproeverij (Home Tasting Experience) A beer tasting experience delivered to homes, with video guidance from master brewer Arnoud Pijpker. Each box contains four beers per person with a tasting card and QR-codes linking to tasting videos.
• Bierproeverij (Beer Tasting Experience) Guided beer tasting at DAVO tasting rooms with three beers and a brewery tour, priced at EUR 14.50 per person. Saturdays at 14:30 or 16:00 in Deventer, maximum 20 persons.
• Proeflokalen (Taproom Venues) Four owned tasting room locations: Deventer (main brewery, opened 2016), Arnhem (opened December 2018), Zwolle (opened 2020), and Twello/Buitenpost (opened November 2022). Each offers DAVO beers on tap, food menus, and event spaces including the upper floor at Zwolle accommodating 40-70 persons.
• DAVOBOX A curated gift box containing eight DAVO beers and a DAVO 40cl glass, priced at EUR 28.50. Ideal for gifting or personal enjoyment.
• MIXBOX A mixed box of 12 bottles or cans allowing customers to try multiple DAVO beers, priced at EUR 34.00. Contains multiple bottles per beer style for proper group tasting.
• Thirst Aid Kit A convenient four-beer package of essential DAVO beers in 33cl bottles. Contents vary.
• Kadobon (Gift Voucher) A physical gift voucher valid at DAVO taprooms in Deventer, Arnhem, Zwolle, Twello and the webshop. Available in 25 euro denominations.
• DAVO Glassware Collection Official DAVO branded glassware including the 25cl beer glass, 40cl beer glass, and 50cl mug (pul), priced EUR 4.25-4.50 for glasses. Designed for serving DAVO beer.
• Lekker Bier Leuke Mensen T-Shirt DAVO branded t-shirt featuring the motto 'Lekker bier, leuke mensen' (Good beer, nice people), priced at EUR 20. Available in multiple colors.
• DAVO Sjaal (Scarf) DAVO branded scarf made of 100% acrylic, 17cm x 180cm. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified, made in Europe.
• Linnen Tas (Linen Bag) A DAVO branded linen bag suitable for carrying beer, priced at EUR 5. Humorous tagline notes it's not suitable for chihuahuas, mothers-in-law, or hot coffee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Dutch Beer at Brussels Beer Challenge 2021 and 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wagging Finger DistillerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Partnership with local Deventer distillery for whisky production. DAVO brews the base beer (without hops), which is then distilled by Wagging Finger into 'new make spirit' that ages in oak barrels for 3-4 years to become whisky. Erik Molenaar is the master distiller.
• KOMPAAN (Den Haag)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brewing of Noisy Neighbour beer (Lawnmower Lager 4.7%). A joint product with this Den Haag-based craft brewery.
• Gulpener BierbrouwerijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Buitenpost beer production at Twello location. Collaboratively brewed white beer using local barley grown at Buitenpost and hops from Empe near Deventer.
• The Ocean MovementminorOthersCharitable partnership through Migaloo white beer sales. €11,635.78 was raised from approximately 80,000 cans sold to support ocean plastic pollution awareness. The beer was created with rowing team Migaloo who crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
• Buitenpost (Landgoed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAVO owns the Buitenpost estate (12 hectares) which houses the fourth tasting room. Local ingredients are grown on-site including barley for beer and grapes for wine. The landgoed also features camping, barefoot path, farm shop, and vegetable gardens.
• Disselhorst Green EnergyminorOthersInstalled solar panels on DAVO's Deventer tasting room roof, enabling fully energy-neutral brewing operations.
• FietskoerierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSustainable delivery partner for orders outside DAVO's own delivery area. Delivers beer by bicycle in approximately 60 Dutch cities, reducing traffic and CO2 emissions.
• Kom Wat DoenminorOthersDaycare organization that supplies fresh vegetables and fruit to DAVO Twello and helps with baking sweets. Supports local social enterprise.
• Oesterzwamkwekerij BransminorOthersMushroom farm from Deventer supplying oyster mushroom balls (Bransballen) for DAVO's menu.
• De ZuivelhoeveminorOthersCheese supplier for sharing boards at DAVO Zwolle.
• Jager & BoerminorOthersFood partner for sharing boards at DAVO Zwolle.
• De PizzabakkersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPizza delivery partnership for DAVO Zwolle. Customers order through special link, pizza delivered to DAVO location with no delivery costs.
• Pizzabakfiets ArnhemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPizza delivery partnership for DAVO Arnhem. Customers order via depizzabakfiets.nl and pizzas are delivered to DAVO.
• Stichting VogeleilandminorOthersCollaboration on Bird's Eye beer. €0.50 per can donated to preserve the Vogeleiland, a historic piece of Deventer. Partnership with Parkcafé Mees and CanxLab.
• StadsbakkerminorOthersBread supplier for DAVO Zwolle.
• Bakkerij TerpstraminorOthersBread supplier from Gorssel for DAVO Deventer.
• De Sjroete FarmminorOthersTurkey supplier from Deventer for pulled turkey used in menu items at Twello.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oedipus Brewing: Amsterdam-based Dutch craft brewery known for colorful branding, specialty beers, and on-premise venues. Comparable because it operates at a similar craft-scale in the Netherlands and competes for the same craft beer enthusiast and horeca accounts.
• Brouwerij De Molen: Established Dutch craft brewery with a strong reputation for specialty and award-winning beers, also operating hospitality venues. Comparable as a same-market craft specialist competing for both prestige awards and Dutch horeca tap handles.
• Jopen: Dutch craft brewery in Haarlem producing a broad portfolio of specialty beers along with a distillery line and tasting venue. Comparable for the dual beer-plus-spirits model, brewery-attached tasting venue, and award-winning specialty portfolio.
• Bird Brewery: Dutch craft brewery with a similar mid-sized, experience-led positioning, producing specialty beers and running taproom-style venues. Comparable because both serve the Dutch craft beer market with diversified beer styles, branded merchandise, and event-based D2C channels.
• Kompaan: Den Haag-based craft brewery that explicitly co-brews a beer with DAVO (Noisy Neighbour). Comparable due to its product portfolio overlap, Dutch craft positioning, and collaborative specialty beer approach.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Large US craft brewery with hospitality venues and premium positioning. Comparable as an incumbent craft player demonstrating the scalable brewpub-plus-wholesale model that DAVO operates in regional form.
• BrewDog: Global craft brewery incumbent with a large network of taprooms, broad specialty portfolio, and strong brand. Comparable as a benchmark for what a scaled craft brewery-taproom hybrid looks like in terms of execution and distribution scale.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Large craft brewery owned by Heineken, combining taproom experiences with national distribution. Comparable for the diversified craft business model combining direct consumer venues with scaled wholesale.

Regional players

• Brouwerij Gulpener: Family-owned Dutch regional brewery with whom DAVO partnered to brew Buitenpost beer. Comparable because it shares the on-premise and specialty ambitions in the eastern/southern Netherlands market and validates the local-ingredient sourcing narrative.
• Liefmans: Belgian craft brewery with a heritage fruit/specialty beer portfolio and on-premise presence. Comparable as a neighbouring regional craft player targeting similar specialty/premium occasions and on-trade channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/davobieren
• Xx.com/davo_bieren

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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