Brouwerij de Bierstulp

Brouwerij de Bierstulp is a Dutch microbrewery based in Ooij, a village in the Ooijpolder near Nijmegen in the province of Gelderland. The brewery presents itself as an artisanal, small-scale producer whose identity is closely tied to its local landscape: its tagline, 'Ambachtelijk bier met een Ooijs hart' ('artisanal beer with an Ooij heart'), and its branding emphasise nature, tradition and regional pride. According to its official website, the venture began as a hobby in a small shed behind the house called 'De Rietstulp', and grew into a microbrewery producing what it describes as genuine Ooij specialty beers. The name 'De Bierstulp' is a playful nod to 'De Rietstulp', the house where the project started, while the imagery of reeds along the Waal river stands for resilience and a connection to the natural surroundings. The brewery's core range consists of a small number of specialty beers, each with its own character. These include Ooij's Blond, a soft blond beer with a fresh colour; Ooije-vaars Tripel, a stronger, more full-bodied tripel; Ooij's Weizen, a fresh and fruity wheat beer with a soft head; and Ooij's Winter Ree, a seasonal winter beer. The website lists these as currently available. The beers are positioned as local, artisanal products suited both to casual enjoyment and to festive occasions. Commercially, Brouwerij de Bierstulp operates on a small scale and targets the hospitality sector, specialist beer shops and supermarkets. Its beers are offered in 20-litre kegs as well as in 33-cl bottles and cans, sold in cases of 24. The brewery invites interested businesses to contact it directly through a form on its website, indicating a business-to-business focus alongside any direct sales. As a microbrouwerij, it belongs to the broad Dutch craft beer movement, in which small local breweries often build their identity around a specific town, region or landscape. Ownership and financial details are not publicly disclosed in the available sources. The brewery is not known to be listed on any stock exchange and appears to be an independent private business. Its online presence is centred on its own website, which serves as the main source of information about its history, products and commercial offer. No founding year, founder names or executive team are given in the supplied evidence, so those details remain unconfirmed.

Brouwerij de Bierstulp is a microbrewery from Ooij, a village in the Ooijpolder in the Dutch province of Gelderland, close to the Waal river and the city of Nijmegen. The brewery's own account of its origins states that it started as a hobby in a small shed behind a house called 'De Rietstulp'. From that modest beginning it developed into a microbrewery with a distinct local character, producing beers that aim to bring the authentic flavours of the Ooijpolder to life. The name 'De Bierstulp' was chosen as a playful reference to 'De Rietstulp', the house where the project began. The brewery also draws a symbolic link between its craft and the natural environment: reeds grow along the banks of the Waal and are presented as a symbol of resilience, mirroring the brewery's passion for beer made with attention to nature, tradition and craftsmanship. The brewery's product line has grown around a small core range of specialty beers. At the time of the available official information, it brewed three main specialty beers plus a seasonal winter beer: Ooij's Blond, a soft blond beer with a fresh colour; Ooije-vaars Tripel, a robust tripel with more character; Ooij's Weizen, a fresh and fruity wheat beer with a soft foam head; and Ooij's Winter Ree, a winter seasonal. These beers are presented as an ode to craftsmanship, nature and Ooij pride. The brewery markets them for both everyday enjoyment and social occasions, and makes them available to the hospitality trade, liquor stores and supermarkets. Packaging includes 20-litre kegs and 33-cl bottles and cans, with cases of 24 units. Interested businesses can contact the brewery through a form on its website. As a microbrouwerij, Brouwerij de Bierstulp is part of the broader Dutch craft beer scene, in which small producers often build strong local identities around a village, region or landscape. The available evidence does not specify a founding year, founder names, ownership structure or financial details. The brewery appears to be an independent private business and is not known to be publicly listed. Its website is the primary public source about its history, range and commercial offer.

Artisanal microbrewery producing local Ooij-themed specialty beers, sold in kegs, bottles and cans to hospitality, liquor stores and supermarkets.

• Ooij's Blond

  A soft blond beer with a fresh colour, positioned for social toasting and everyday enjoyment.

• Ooije-vaars Tripel

  A sturdy tripel offering a bit more character than the core blond.

• Ooij's Weizen

  A fresh and fruity wheat beer with a soft, creamy head, described as perfect for sunny afternoons.

• Ooij's Winter Ree

  A seasonal winter beer in the brewery's range.

1. 1Brouwerij De Bierstulp - Ambachtelijk bier met een Ooijs hartbrouwerijdebierstulp.nl
2. 2Wikidata Q139720528wikidata.org