Beer has a centuries-old tradition in Groningen. Here, it’s not just bustling with life, but also with beer. Across the city and province, numerous breweries brew their own beer, each with its own distinct character. From crisp IPAs to robust tripels: every sip tastes of local pride. Here are ten places where you can enjoy a drink straight from the brewer.
Folkingebrew
Boterdiep 75 – Folkingebrew was born out of a pure passion for good beer. What began in 2017 as a dream shared by a few friends, in the back garden of a beer shop on Folkingestraat in Groningen, grew into a distinctive brewery. ‘Folkinge’ refers to the street, whilst ‘brew’ evokes the American craft beer vibe. Every beer is full of character, boldness and distinct flavour – exactly as the brewers themselves like to drink it. At Folkingebrew The Pub, you can taste it fresh from the source.
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Graansilo | From grain to beer
Griffeweg 4 - Located in an old iconic building on the Winschoterdiep sits Graansilo. Where various types of grain used to be stored, since 2018 Groningen's gold has been brewed: Graansilo beer. Enjoy different types of special beer created with only local ingredients. Take a seat in the conservatory, moor your sloop or enter the beer vault together with your friends.
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Groningse bierbrouwerij | Grunneger power
Euvelgunnerweg 25A - The Groningse bierbrouwerij is as lively and quirky as the city of Groningen itself. After much inspiration from Munich, the Groningse bierbrouwerij wery was founded in the year 2000. With many awards and a wide range of products, it is impossible to imagine Groningen's beer culture without them. Visit their tasting room for an enjoyable beer tasting.
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Brouwerij Martinus | Family business in the middle of the city
Kostersgang 32–34 – This family-run brewery, situated a stone’s throw from the ‘ Grote Markt ’, decided in 2015 to change course. The printing presses were removed from the premises and replaced with brewing kettles. You can now enjoy delicious home-brewed beers in the café-restaurant, which features a roof terrace. Jazz concerts are also held there regularly, and vinyl records are always playing.
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Baxbier Brouwerij | Kon Minder
Friesestraatweg 201/2a – Baxbier is a young Groningen-based brewery, known for modern classics such as Kon Minder and Koud Vuur. They have now become an integral part of the city. Since 2014, they have been experimenting to their heart’s content, producing some of the finest beers. As well as de brouwerij , there is also a tasting room here with a terrace by the water. It’s the perfect spot for drinks, dinner and, of course, a good glass of beer.
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Bogdike | Rugged with character
Museumplein 3, Veendam - In the heart of the rugged Veenkoloniën region, special beer has long been brewed using traditional methods. The passion and craftsmanship of the brewers ensure that every bottle and glass of Bogdike beer is full of enjoyment. As the glass and red copper brew kettles are in the middle of the shop, you can witness the whole brewing process. Drink delicious home-brewed beer with fine dishes without too much fuss, inspired by the beer culture of our eastern neighbours.
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Dokjard | Craft beer at the port
Noorderhaven 63 – Dokjard is situated on the ‘ Noorderhaven ’, formerly known as ‘de Noorderwerf’. In this old warehouse, you can dine for an entire evening whilst your meal is prepared right in front of you, with a glass of home-brewed beer in your hand. You won’t find that beer anywhere else: whatever is brewed here can only be enjoyed on the premises. The cuisine hasn’t gone unnoticed either. In October 2024, Dokjard was awarded its first Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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Monastery Ter Apel | Real monastery beer
Boslaan 3, Ter Apel - At the Ter Apel monastery, you can enjoy not only silence and history, but also special monastery beer. This traditionally brewed beer is inspired by ancient monastic traditions. You can also attend a mini lecture on brewing during your visit, where you will learn all about types of beer and the brewing process.
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L'Hopster village brewery | The gold from Loppersum
Lagestraat 2 - On Lagestraat in Loppersum you will find L'Hopster Dorpsbrouwerij: a warm and cosy place where beer, food and hospitality come together. Lotte and Mark share their passion for good food, good beer and hospitality. And you can taste that: from a floral English IPA and a dark porter to a refreshing lager or a bread-like bock. Come and have a beer in the living room of Loppersum.
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Brouwerij Westerwolde | Beer from the pigsty
Burgemeester Buiskoolweg 35, Vlagtwedde – Where Grandad Verweij once kept pigs, three metre-high vats now gleam. Father Harm and son Thijs started out with a gift pack to brew a few bottles at home. Things got a bit out of hand: now around 25,000 litres of beer are produced each year in the old barn. From crisp lager to barley wine. Fancy tasting them side by side? Book a tasting session and take a seat amongst the vats. Be sure to try De Prior, a spicy triple brewed to a recipe from the monastery in Ter Apel, just a short distance away. You won’t hear any grunting here anymore, just the bubbling of fermentation.
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