What Brouwerij Noordt does

Brouwerij Noordt is a Rotterdam-based craft brewery (stadsbrouwerij) founded in September 2015, operating from a converted former fire station in the Oude Noorden district under founder-owner Aldert and a core team of six. The brewery produces a portfolio of approximately nine core beers — West Coast Session (4%), Pomelo IPA (6%), Blondt (6%), Dubbel (7%), Tripel (7.5%), Wit (4.5%), Hawaiian NEIPA (6%), Simcoe Porter (5%), and a low-alcohol Pomelow (0.5%) — supplemented by rotating seasonal and limited-edition releases such as the Cley Porter (10%) and Brazilian Witbier. The Simcoe Porter was named 'World's Best Stout & Porter' at the World Beer Awards 2025, and the brewery marked its 10-year anniversary in 2025 with 'The X Series' of 11 Brut IPAs. Core brewing philosophy is 'strak gebrouwen' — precise, drinkable craft beer without flavor concessions.

The business operates four complementary revenue streams. Direct-to-consumer revenue flows through the on-site taproom (proeflokaal) with 20 own beers on tap, a physical beer shop, and a webshop at noordt.shop. Wholesale distribution to horeca (hospitality) and retail is delivered on fixed Wednesdays and Fridays via an electric CO2-neutral fleet across Rotterdam and surrounding postcodes, with canned (24x33cl, 12x33cl) and keg (20L) formats. Ticket-based revenue comes from weekly brewery tours (€17.50 per person, Fri/Sat in Dutch and English) and a recurring events program (pub quizzes, music bingo, comedy, workshops, tournaments, art expos) priced between €5–€12.50 per attendee. Marketing is primarily organic — Instagram, on-site events, a website news/blog, and email newsletter to horeca/retail customers — supplemented by brand collaborations with cultural and commercial partners (Funkie House, Oedipus Brewing, WDKA, Karhu, Karremans Biermeesters).

The company is privately held, founder-owned, and operates as a single-site brewery with no disclosed subsidiaries, funding rounds, or institutional investment. Geographic reach is regional, focused on Rotterdam with growing visibility in Dutch horeca beyond city limits. Operational signals (consistent product cadence, anniversary milestones, global award recognition, active partnership network) indicate a stable, mature small business executing a community-anchored craft brewing model.

Name

Brouwerij Noordt

Legal name

Brouwerij Noordt

Website

https://brouwerijnoordt.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brouwerij Noordt is a Rotterdam-based craft brewery founded in 2015, operating a taproom with 20 taps, wholesale horeca delivery, and brewery tours. It serves Rotterdam consumers and hospitality operators with a portfolio of nine core beers and the World Beer Awards 2025-winning Simcoe Porter.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewery taproom
• Craft beer wholesale
• Brewery tours
• Craft beer production

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Taproom & Retail Sales: Revenue from on-site beer sales at the proeflokaal (taproom) with 20 own beers on tap, plus walk-in beer shop sales. Also direct consumer webshop (noordt.shop) for takeaway orders.
2. Wholesale to Horeca & Retail: Bulk sales of canned and kegged beer to restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail outlets. Deliveries on fixed days (Wednesday and Friday) via electric transport. Canned format (24x33cl, 12x33cl) and keg format (20L).
3. Brewery Tours: Ticketed guided tours of the brewery offered every Friday and Saturday. Tours include a look inside the brewery, explanation of brewing methods, and 2 Noordt beers. Priced at €17.50 per person.
4. Events & Ticketed Activities: Revenue from ticketed events hosted in the taproom: pub quizzes, music bingo, comedy shows, tournaments, workshops, art expos, and themed parties. Ticket prices range from €5.00 to €12.50 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

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Core offering

Brouwerij Noordt is a Rotterdam-based craft city brewery (stadsbrouwerij) that brews and sells a portfolio of 'strak gebrouwen' (precisely brewed), non-ordinary craft beers. Founded in 2015 in a converted former fire station in the Oude Noorden district, it operates an on-site taproom with 20 own beers on tap, sells canned and kegged beer wholesale to horeca (hospitality) and retail outlets via electric delivery, runs a direct-to-consumer webshop (noordt.shop), offers paid brewery tours, and hosts ticketed community events.

Product overview

Brouwerij Noordt is a Rotterdam-based craft brewery founded in 2015, operating from the Oude Noorden district. Its product portfolio consists of a core lineup of 9 named beers (West Coast Session, Pomelo IPA, Hawaiian NEIPA, Blondt, Dubbel, Tripel, Wit, Simcoe Porter, and Pomelow), supplemented by rotating seasonal and limited-edition specials. The brewery also operates a taproom with 20 beers on tap, offers brewery tours, runs an e-commerce webshop (noordt.shop) for direct-to-consumer sales, and provides B2B delivery to horeca and retail partners using electric transport. In 2025, it launched 'The X Series' — 11 Brut IPA variants — to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, alongside its award-winning Simcoe Porter winning 'World's Best Stout & Porter' at the World Beer Awards 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noordt West Coast Session A session pale ale at 4% ABV, described as refreshing, hoppy, and easy-drinking. Part of the core canned lineup sold in 24x33cl or 12x33cl formats.
• Noordt Pomelo IPA A smooth IPA brewed exclusively with hop varieties, featuring grapefruit flavor. Part of the core canned lineup.
• Noordt Hawaiian NEIPA A New England India Pale Ale at 6% ABV, fruity with tropical notes, designed for drinkability. Part of the core canned lineup.
• Noordt Blondt A 6% ABV blond beer with surprising fresh and floral flavors. Part of the core canned lineup.
• Noordt Dubbel A 7% ABV full-bodied beer with malty, bitter, and spicy flavors. Part of the core canned lineup.
• Noordt Tripel A 7.5% ABV creamy full beer with notes of yellow fruit. Part of the core canned lineup.
• Noordt Wit A 4.5% ABV crisp white beer brewed with citrus tones, described as 'strak gebrouwen' (tightly brewed). Part of the core lineup, also available in 20L keg format.
• Noordt Simcoe Porter A 5% ABV modern export porter and award-winning beer named after the Simcoe hop variety. Named 'World's Best Stout & Porter' at the World Beer Awards 2025 and placed among the top 10 beers globally.
• The X Series A limited-edition anniversary collection of 11 Brut IPA variants released in 2025 to celebrate 10 years of Brouwerij Noordt (2015–2025). Each beer is brewed with the hop variety that was the world's top hop of that year. Packaged as 11 x 33cl cans per box.
• Special & Limited-Edition Beers Rotating selection of special and limited-edition beers including Cley Porter (10% ABV) and Brazilian Witbier (5.4% ABV), among others that change regularly.
• Noordt Pomelow A low-alcohol (0.5% ABV) version of the Pomelo IPA, offering the grapefruit IPA flavor in a session-strength format.
• Brewery Tours Guided 30-minute tours of the brewery offered every Friday and Saturday in Dutch and English, priced at €17.50 per person including 2 Noordt beers.
• Events & Private Bookings The brewery hosts regular events including pub quizzes, music bingo, comedy nights, art exhibitions, workshops, tournaments (Mario Kart, Mölkky, Klaverjas), live music nights, and market days. Also available for private bookings for corporate events, family gatherings, and birthdays via group request form. Ticket prices range from €5.00 to €12.50 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's Best Stout & Porter 2025 at World Beer Awards — placing Noordt Simcoe Porter among the top 10 beers globally

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Karremans BiermeestersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025Karremans Biermeesters curated 20 mystery taps for a 'Blind Tap Takeover' event at Brouwerij Noordt's taproom. Customers tasted without knowing beer names until the end of the evening, when the full lineup was revealed on Untappd.
• Karhu (Finnish bowling/mölkky brand)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 June 2025Co-organized the Mölkky Tournament on June 27, 2025 alongside Brouwerij Noordt and Tom Coffee & Friends. Event featured Mölkky games, cold beers, BBQ, DJ, and prizes.
• Tom Coffee & FriendsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 June 2025Co-organized the Mölkky Tournament on June 27, 2025 alongside Brouwerij Noordt and Karhu. Tom Coffee & Friends managed team sign-ups via DM.
• Funkie House / Funkie RadiocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 June 2025Brouwerij Noordt supplies beers for Funkie Radio and co-hosted a Summer Party on June 20, 2025 at the brewery. A limited-edition co-branded Noordt x Funkie House T-shirt was designed and released, and DJs from Funkie Radio performed. A Funkie Radio Beer was launched as part of the collaboration.
• WDKA (Willem de Kooning Academy)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 May 2025WDKA (Rotterdam art school) collaborated with Brouwerij Noordt on 'HEATWAVE BY WDKA' event on May 31, 2025 — a summer celebration featuring music, drinks, and games. Free entry.
• Oedipus BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Brouwerij Noordt and Oedipus Brewing resulting in a co-branded beer. The collaboration was celebrated with a release party at Cafe Bakeliet, featuring music by Radio Oedipus and Bakeliet residents.

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Market position

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Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/brouwerij_noordt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brouwerij-noordt

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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