Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat

What Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat does

Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat is a privately held Dutch craft brewery and brewpub operator headquartered at Kruisstraat 16, Almkerk, Netherlands, founded and owned by three co-owners: Clement, Hans Anton, and Léon Rodenburg. The physical operation centers on a 15 hectoliter brewhouse with 135 hl fermentation capacity and 60 hl lagering capacity, producing on average two batches per week. Its product portfolio comprises nine core beers covering IPA, Blond, Tripel, Fruity Blond, Weizen, Dubbel, Strong Blond, Quadrupel, and a low-alcohol fruit beer, each sold under a distinctive Dutch name (e.g., Dikke Prins, Scheepstimmerman, Poldermolenaar). Quality assurance is performed personally by Hans Anton and Léon Rodenburg, both internationally certified beer sommeliers, with Léon holding the World Champion Beer Sommelier title.

The company's revenue model spans three streams. First, on-site D2C consumption at the 75-seat brewpub (Bierlokaal) serving food alongside house beers, with table reservations available for groups up to eight. Second, D2C e-commerce via a Shopify-hosted webshop (shop.magistraat.beer) shipping bottled beer in 30cl BNR, 33cl longneck, 75cl formats, and kegs within the Netherlands on a scheduled delivery cadence, with unit prices ranging from €2.52 to €3.45. Third, B2B contract brewing (huurbrouwen) from a 1,000-liter minimum volume, providing custom recipe development, brewing, and own-label packaging for horeca establishments, beer brands without their own facilities, and companies seeking custom or anniversary beers.

Go-to-market is omnichannel but small-scale and domestic. The corporate website (available in Dutch, English, and French) functions as the primary marketing surface, supported by organic social media for event announcements and direct reservation/inquiry forms for contract brewing leads. Distribution is geographically limited to the Netherlands, the company has no parent or subsidiaries, and no external funding rounds have been disclosed. Brand reputation is anchored by a 2024 Gold Medal at the Dutch Beer Challenge (Tripel category) for Scheepstimmerman, recognized as the best tripel in the Netherlands.

Name

Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat

Legal name

Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat

Website

https://magistraat.beer

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat is a Dutch craft brewery and 75-seat brewpub in Almkerk, Netherlands, owned by three co-owners including a World Champion Beer Sommelier. It produces nine core beers, sells directly via brewpub and webshop, and offers B2B contract brewing from 1,000 liters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

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

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Contract brewing services
• Brewpub dining
• Bottled craft beer
• Beer wholesale supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Almkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: Sale of brewed beers directly to consumers through on-site brewpub consumption and via the company's own e-commerce webshop.
2. Contract Brewing Services: Custom brewing services for third parties including recipes from beer brands without their own facilities, house beers for horeca establishments, and special beers for companies. Minimum volume of 1000 liters with delivery typically within 4-6 weeks.
3. Food Service: Sale of food items at the brewpub restaurant with seating for 75 guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat is a Dutch craft brewery that produces a portfolio of nine core beers, runs a 75-seat brewpub on site, sells directly to consumers through its own webshop, and offers contract brewing services for horeca accounts, beer brands, and companies starting from 1000L batches. The business combines on-site brewing, hospitality, and B2B production under one roof in Almkerk, Netherlands.

Product overview

Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat is a craft brewery in Almkerk, Netherlands, offering a portfolio of 9 core beers (Dikke Prins IPA, Dochter van de Burgemeester Blond, Scheepstimmerman Tripel, Dienstmeid van de Rijksontvanger Fruity Blond, Waarsman Weizen, Diefhenker Dubbel, Questeerder Strong Blond, Zusje van de Dienstmeid Low-Alcohol Fruit Beer, and Poldermolenaar Quadrupel). The brewery provides contract brewing services from 1000 liters with recipe development, bottling (longneck, BNR, 75cl), and labeling. Additional offerings include a brewpub (Bierlokaal) with food service, tasting boards, and brewery tours for up to 75 guests, plus an online webshop for direct beer sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Craft Beer Portfolio (9 beers) A lineup of nine distinct craft beers brewed on-site at the Almkerk brewery, sold in bottles and on tap to consumers and wholesale accounts. Each beer is a separately formulated recipe/style within the brewery's own brand range.
• Contract Brewing Service B2B production service where the brewery brews beer for horeca operators, private beer brands, and other companies starting from batches of 1000 liters. Customers without their own brewing facility can have their own recipes produced on De Magistraat's equipment.
• Brewpub (75-seat Hospitality) On-site brewpub adjacent to the brewery with 75 seats where visitors can drink the brewery's own beers directly from the source alongside food service. Targets individual consumers, beer tourists, and local visitors in Almkerk.
• Webshop (Direct-to-Consumer Beer Sales) Online store where the brewery sells its own bottled craft beers directly to end consumers for home consumption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Tripel in the Netherlands - Gold Medal at Dutch Beer Challenge 2024

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Troost Brewing Co. Amsterdam craft brewery with multiple brewpub locations and a wide range of craft beers. Highly comparable DTC-driven, multi-venue hybrid craft brewery model.
• Jopen: Dutch craft brewery in Haarlem with brewpub and broad core range of award-winning beers. Similar craft positioning, multi-channel sales, and award-driven brand recognition.
• Bird Brewery: Dutch craft brewery producing a wide range of styles including IPAs, blondes, and sours. Comparable in product range diversity and Dutch craft positioning.
• Kompaan Dutch Craft Beer: Dutch craft brewery in The Hague with an attached taproom and diverse beer range. Comparable small-scale craft production paired with on-site consumption and direct sales.
• Oedipus Brewing: Dutch craft brewery known for a diverse and innovative beer portfolio with bold branding. Comparable in craft focus, range diversity (IPAs, sours, specialities), and DTC emphasis.
• Maximus Brewery: Small Dutch craft brewery with a diverse core range and on-site sales. Comparable craft brewery scale and operations in the Netherlands.
• De Prael: Amsterdam craft brewery operating multiple taprooms across the city with a diverse beer portfolio. Comparable hybrid brewery/brewpub model with strong DTC emphasis.
• Brouwerij 't IJ: Amsterdam-based craft brewery operating from a historic windmill with a popular attached taproom. Comparable hybrid model pairing craft beer production with a high-traffic on-site beer hall experience.
• Brouwerij De Molen: Renowned Dutch craft brewery in Bodegraven known for award-winning beers and a strong craft focus, with associated taproom. Closely comparable in product quality, awards pedigree, and hybrid brewery/brewpub operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Heineken: Dutch-headquartered global brewing giant and broad incumbent in the Dutch beer market. Operates a portfolio vastly wider than De Magistraat's craft focus, but anchors competitive and consumer dynamics that shape the category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bierbrouwerij-de-magistraat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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