{"title":"Brouwerij 't IJ","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 't IJ has been in Amsterdam since 1985, in a former bathhouse next to a wooden windmill. The brewery is known for Belgian-style beers, such as Zatte, Natte and IJwit. At Hoptimaal you'll find them in 33 cl, including witbier and bock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA bathhouse, a windmill and a musician\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 't IJ started in 1985. Founder Kasper Peterson, a Dutch musician who wrote a few hits, started the brewery in a former municipal bathhouse. That made 't IJ one of the first Amsterdam breweries to brew well-made Belgian-style beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taproom and part of the brewhouse are still in that building, next to the windmill that gives the brewery its nickname. It is the tallest wooden windmill in the Netherlands still standing, although it doesn't belong to the brewery. The name refers to the IJ, the river north of the city centre. You pronounce IJ as 'ei' (Dutch for egg), hence the egg on the labels. The ostrich in the logo comes from Peterson himself, who was a fan of ostriches. Because that bird had no direct link with the brewery, he added the windmill and the egg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2008 Bart Obertop and Patrick Hendrikse took over the brewery. In 2013 a second production brewery opened a few hundred metres away. Since then the old bathhouse has been used to brew the beer for the brewery's own bar. Since 2019 there has also been a second taproom in Het Blauwe Theehuis in the Vondelpark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBelgian styles as the core range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best-known beers from 't IJ come from the Belgian corner. Zatte is a tripel of 8%, Natte a dubbel of 6.5%. Alongside them, IJwit (a wheat beer), Columbus (a strong amber beer of 9%), 't IJ IPA (6.5%) and Blondie (4.8%) are in the permanent range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith those beers 't IJ grew into a household name in the Netherlands, and demand was big enough for a second brewery. In the taproom, most of what is brewed is on tap. With your beer you get cheese or sausage. The organic soft cheese is made from the milk of sheep that eat the spent grain from the brewing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e't IJ at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our shop you'll find beers from 't IJ in 33 cl. The range consists of witbier and bock, with strengths from 0.5 to 6.5%. On Untappd, 't IJ IJbok, 't IJ Sunny Side Up and 't IJ Vrijwit are highly rated. Exactly what is in stock varies, so check the webshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink the witbiers fresh and cold, which brings out the freshness and the spices best. A bock deserves a bit more patience: take it out of the fridge a while before pouring, and the malty side and the sweetness come through better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Brouwerij 't IJ come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 't IJ comes from Amsterdam. Kasper Peterson started the brewery in 1985 in a former municipal bathhouse, next to a wooden windmill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Brouwerij 't IJ make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly Belgian-style beer, such as the tripel Zatte, the dubbel Natte and the wheat beer IJwit. They also brew Columbus, an IPA and Blondie, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there an egg on the 't IJ labels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou pronounce IJ as 'ei' (egg) in Dutch. The original ostrich in the logo had no link with the brewery, so Kasper Peterson added the windmill and the egg.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brouwerij-t-ij-vrijwit","title":"Brouwerij 't IJ Vrijwit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eVrijwit is the 0.5% ABV witbier from Brouwerij 't IJ, made for anyone who wants the taste of IJwit without the alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon and coriander seeds define the character, so expect a fresh, spicy witbier with a citrus accent. At 17 IBU the bitterness stays modest, leaving the freshness and the spice in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 't IJ also brews the original IJwit. Vrijwit is the 0.5% ABV version of that same witbier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij 't IJ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444563849561,"sku":"","price":2.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-917.png?v=1767619542"},{"product_id":"brouwerij-t-ij-sunny-side-up","title":"'t IJ Sunny Side Up","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSunny Side Up is the witbier from Brouwerij 't IJ, brewed at a light 4% ABV - an easy-drinking pick straight from the Amsterdam windmill on Funenkade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue to the witbier style, expect a hazy, straw-yellow appearance and a fresh, lightly spiced aroma with wheat notes underneath. The palate is soft and round, finishing dry and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 't IJ brews all its beers organically inside an actual windmill in Amsterdam Oost, where the brew kettles are visible right from the tasting room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij 't IJ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58826981802329,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0244_processed.png?v=1786631008"},{"product_id":"brouwerij-t-ij-ijbok","title":"'t IJ IJbok","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the IJbok, Brouwerij 't IJ delivers a robust bock, brewed at 6.5% ABV and built for cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect roasted malt with a hint of caramel over a deep brown hue. On the palate, the IJbok is full-bodied and round, with a gentle sweetness that fades into a lightly bitter, warming finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrouwerij 't IJ has been brewing since 1985 in a former bathhouse next to the De Gooyer windmill in Amsterdam, known for its unfiltered, organic beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij 't IJ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59437690487129,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0585_processed.png?v=1789643334"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/brouwerij-t-ij.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}