Regionality is a factor that is becoming increasingly important and respected in the food industry. More and more manufacturers are networking with farmers and suppliers from their immediate area, and not just to save costs. Rather, this movement is about keeping the ecological footprint of products as small as possible and minimizing transport routes as much as possible. Supporting people in the region and networking individuals also play a key role. The two brothers Ronald and Sander vandeStreek have an ace up their sleeve when it comes to regionality: Not only do they attach great importance to it, they are also called that: the surname of the two beer-loving Dutchmen translates as nothing other than "from the region".

Great beer with and without alcohol

But that is by no means Sander and Ronald's only ace. The two are the head, heart and hand behind the vandeStreek brewery and score points with a core range of seven beers. In addition to the popular evergreens, the brewers also offer a whole range of seasonal beers, unique specialties and barrel-aged specialties. Another hobbyhorse of the beer connoisseurs is brewing low-alcohol or non-alcoholic beers. Sander and Ronald are known far beyond the borders of the Netherlands for their light, flavorful and uniquely well-brewed non-alcoholic beers. The family business wants to brew modern, flavorful beers that challenge with great aromas and character. Quality plays a major role: the raw materials are hand-picked and the brewing process is subject to strict rules and constant quality control. The brothers' beer is brewed to be drunk, so every bottle has to be a real treat.

Surprise!

The history of the vandeStreek brewery is a touching example of the love between brothers. Sander and Ronald discovered their love of beer as teenagers: When Sander was given a brewing set for his 16th birthday, the boys were hooked. They indulged their enthusiasm for the barley juice with experiments and trials, they developed recipes and were soon able to supply family and friends with delicious beer. Then, for Sander's 30th birthday, the whole family got together and collected the start-up capital for their own brewery through crowdfunding. On his birthday, they presented him with the money and the first batch of beer orders. From then on, everything went very quickly: The two brothers brewed as much as their capacities allowed, took part in festivals and brought new beer styles and series onto the market. The first brewing system of their own was finally ready in 2017 and since then the vandeStreek brothers have been unstoppable.