Brouwerij Kees has become one of the defining names in modern Dutch craft beer, building an international reputation through rich imperial stout, strong dark ales, barrel-aged releases and hop-forward modern beer. Founded by brewer Kees Bubberman after his earlier success at Emelisse Brewery, Brouwerij Kees combines American craft brewing influence with strong European brewing foundations and a distinctly playful, experimental identity.
The brewery is especially associated with imperial stout and porter, producing highly rated dark beers packed with roasted malt, coffee, chocolate, oak and adjunct-driven flavour. Releases like Imperial Stout 1850 and the Pastry Train series helped establish Brouwerij Kees as one of Europe’s leading stout breweries, while barrel-aged versions and stronger anniversary releases have developed a cult following among dark beer enthusiasts.
Alongside stout, Brouwerij Kees also produces IPA, barleywine, Belgian-inspired ales and occasional lager, often brewed with the same focus on bold flavour and experimentation. The brewery became one of the earliest Dutch craft breweries to fully embrace canned beer, prioritising freshness and hop stability while helping modernise the wider Dutch beer scene.
Stylistically, Brouwerij Kees sits somewhere between traditional European strong beer and modern international craft brewing, balancing rich malt character, heavy body and expressive adjunct use with technical brewing precision. The brewery’s range regularly includes whisky barrel-aged stout, pastry stout, barleywine and imperial porter alongside fresher hop-forward releases and seasonal collaborations.
Our Brouwerij Kees collection focuses on imperial stout, porter, barleywine and modern Dutch craft beer brewed for flavour intensity and slow drinking. Expect notes of espresso, dark chocolate, caramel, oak, vanilla, roasted malt and warming alcohol alongside some of the boldest beers currently being brewed in the Netherlands.
