Chefs are known for their fine taste buds and sense for flavor pairings. Their assets are their well-trained palate and the knowledge and experience gained from years of working in the kitchen. Brewers need very similar skills for their work, so it's no surprise that many a chef has defected and swapped the spatula for the mash paddle.

From cooking pot to kettle

When Sanne and Martijn started brewing their own beer, they were both still full-time chefs. The brewing trade was only meant to fill their private cellars and fridges with exceptional, homemade beer specialties. Just one year later, the two had reached a point where there was no way around having their own label. The two chefs decided to quit their jobs and set about turning their tasty hobby into a professional business. Two Chefs Brewing was born and the first move was already imminent: production was slowly becoming more serious and the brewing chefs moved lock, stock and barrel to a warehouse in Amsterdam. With the new freedom came new opportunities. More and more exciting types of beer could be experimented with and word of the results quickly got around. Demand increased and the two chefs were able to hire their first employee: Ralph quickly established himself in the growing company and, in addition to his two helping hands, brought with him a lot of ideas and expertise. The team continued to grow and the warehouse in the north of Amsterdam was soon bursting at the seams. Through a crowdfunding campaign, the enthusiastic team raised a lot of money to realize their dream of having their own brewing system.

A beer-filled journey

In 2016, the time had come: Two Chefs Brewing moved into their first brewery with all their family. The new brewery brought additional support and the design also underwent a complete overhaul. Despite the move, acquiring colleagues and all sorts of other commitments, the two bosses have never neglected one thing: the beer. Over the last few years, Two Chefs Brewing's range has developed from a small, experimental base to a variety of creative, sophisticated and exciting craft beers. Month after month, the brewery launches new, fantastic creations and delights its fans with one hop-filled flavor bomb after another. A very special project is the Evolution of IPA series, which presents various styles and variations of the India Pale Ale. From the British IPA to the West Coast IPA to the New England IPA, all categories of the craft beer classic are represented and will turn your head with their hoppy variety of flavors!