microbrouwerijen
Microbrouwerijen are small-scale breweries that produce beer in modest quantities, focusing on craft, locality, and experimentation. The term is most commonly used in Dutch-speaking contexts to describe producers that sit below the scale of regional or national breweries. Production volumes and formal definitions vary by country, but microbrouwerijen are generally characterized by limited output and, in many cases, independent ownership. They often operate with a brewery and a taproom on site, selling a large share of their beer directly to visitors and through local cafés, pubs, and shops.
In the Netherlands and Belgium, microbrouwerijen form part of the ambachtelijke bier movement, known for diverse
Operations are typically lean: small fermentation and conditioning vessels, minimal automation, and a hands-on brewing process.
Regulatory aspects include licensing for production, sales, and labeling, as well as compliance with safety and