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10 years of Bruges Beer: a decade of beer experiences! In 2014, Bruges Beer Experience opened its doors. Since its establishment, the visitor center located in the heart of Bruges annually offers around 70,000 visitors a fascinating journey. In both a technological and sensory way, visitors walk through the rich history and culture of our beer. Although the history is long, the experience is modern. Each visitor is given a tablet with which he - or she as 50% of visitors is women - can create his or her own beer journey. Via your tablet you can choose between stories, movies and games in no less than eleven languages. As the tablets exactly register what visitors do, the favorite elements of the experience are insightful. Less frequent used elements are adjusted or even removed. Like this the experience remains connected to the wishes of the public. Yet, it is not only technological. You can also touch everything, smell different kinds of hops and taste various malts. You learn about ingredients, fermentation and spices. And through the unique mini-brewing installation, you can immediately test whether you can brew yourself. Even the beer connoisseur will learn new things here! We congratulate Bruges Beer Experience on their 10th anniversary. Cheers! #BrugesBeerExperience #DiversePortfolio #SeeingTheWorldAsOurFamily #RoyalSwinkels

Rodenbach's brand-new discovery tour teases all senses! One of the first breweries in Flandres to develop professional beer tourism back in 2001, Rodenbach Brewery, introduces a brand new guided tour. A tour in which visitors immerse in the wondrous world of Flemish red-brown beer and all senses are teased. Containing 294 oak casks, or 'foeders', the cellars are what make the brewery unique. This is the place where the months-, or even years-, long maturing process of the Rodenbach beers takes place. This unique maturing process acts as a red line throughout this unique tour. Mixing beers from various foeders containing young beer results in different types of beer. Highlight of the tour is the possibility for visitors to 'Blend your own Rodenbach'. An experience which allows visitors to compose their own Rodenbach blend and really bring the essence of beer brewing home to the beer afficionado.   Curious to learn more about Rodenbach? Go to https://lnkd.in/e_Xd_PJ5. #Experience #Rodenbach #DiversePortfolio #SeeingTheWorldAsOurFamily #RoyalSwinkels

Yesterday, we received a remarkable recognition: the EY Family Business Legacy Award. This award affirms our long-term vision and the decisions we make to foster sustainable growth and innovation, always guided by our pioneering spirit. Receiving this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone within our company. Peer Swinkels: "Our history teaches us that constant innovation is essential for lasting success. As a family business, sustainability is deeply embedded in our DNA. We have consciously chosen to operate circularly, with a strong sense of responsibility for both our results and our impact on the world. This is not just about years, but generations. Together, we are building a more sustainable future, with the ambition to leave behind a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable company for the generations to come. I am proud and grateful that our efforts are recognized, and together, we are truly making a difference." In the video we answer the question what a successful family company means to us. #FamilyBusiness #Legacy #RoyalSwinkels #EYLegacyAward

Ben jij op zoek naar een uitdagende stage waarin je écht een verschil kunt maken? Vanaf februari 2025 bieden we bij Royal Swinkels diverse stageplekken aan voor enthousiaste studenten die hun talenten verder willen ontwikkelen! Bij ons krijg je de kans om te leren, te groeien en impact te maken. Heb jij een passie voor bier, innovatie en duurzaamheid? En wil je meeb(r)ouwen aan onze toekomst? Dan zoeken wij jou! 🍻 Nieuwsgierig? Bekijk onze openstaande stagevacatures via https://lnkd.in/g79giAPz en solliciteer direct! #JoinTheFamily #Stages #RoyalSwinkels

#JoinTheFamily als #BusinessControllerHollandMalt | “Van windenergie tot aan innovatiesubsidies, als Business Controller bij Holland Malt kom je het allemaal tegen!”  Holland Malt is een van de grootste mouterij in Europa en de eerste 100% emissievrije mouterij ter wereld. Als Business Controller binnen dit team zet je samen met het team de volgende stap in de wereld van mout én verken je de verdere mogelijkheden op het gebied van innovatie en duurzaamheid.  Wat staat je te wachten in deze baan? Je wordt verantwoordelijk voor het verzorgen van inzichten en het verder verbeteren van de financiële resultaten van Holland Malt. Je komt te werken in een relatief klein team waarin korte lijntjes en nauwe samenwerking centraal staan. Daar draag je mede zorg voor de energiehuishouding van Holland Malt en speel je een actieve rol in het inzichtelijk maken van posities en kosten, het afsluiten van contracten en energie gerelateerde transacties.  Kijk jij verder dan de cijfers en wil je de business écht begrijpen? Lees dan gauw verder: https://lnkd.in/eCa6Zp9Z. #vacature #businesscontroller #HollandMalt #RoyalSwinkels

#SuccessfulTogether in creating 8.6 Cherry! 🍒  But how does that work? Our colleagues Matthieu, Emiel, and Mike take you through the process: from idea to product.     Matthieu Ribeyron, Brand Marketing Director 8.6: "It was the perfect time to add a new ‘ingredient’ to our brand. We set out to develop a beer with a strong connection to our brand values: intensity and refreshment."    Emiel Hendrikx, Global Manager R&D: "The Research & Development department was involved at an early stage and started several brainstorming sessions with a team of developers, marketing, and sales experts. Together, we produced a list of around 40 new beer concepts, all based on sales and marketing data."   Mike Ververs, Product Development Technologist: "We organized several tastings with a variety of people. It is important not to judge too quickly. We tried the beers several times on several occasions to get a complete and accurate experience over time. Finally, we decided on the perfect formula for 8.6 Cherry."    As Matthieu finishes: "We launched 8.6 Cherry in March in France, and it is already a success. Our sales team has done a tremendous job in getting the distribution as widespread as possible. And as the 🍒 on the cake, 8.6 Cherry recently already received a gold medal at the World Beer Awards!"     Want to celebrate the next successful launch together? Join us now on https://lnkd.in/ghYt6ZaW     #SuccessfulTogether #DiversePortfolio #Collaborative #WinningTogether #SeeingTheWorldAsOurFamily #RoyalSwinkels 

As a family business, we aim to pass on an even better company to future generations. That is why we believe in circular entrepreneurship. Yet, this is something that we can't do alone - it requires collaboration. We must work together with our suppliers, who in return work with theirs. Making an impact in the full chain is what we at Royal Swinkels aim for. This theme was central to our recent Suppliers Day for Facilities and Construction. Around 15 suppliers, many of whom we've worked with for years - ranging from construction, electrical engineering, catering, cleaning, and workwear companies - joined us. Together, we discussed several topics varying from 'What are you doing as an individual and as a company in this area?' to 'How can we take steps together, especially with increasing EU regulations on the horizon?'. It was an insightful day, full of open and transparent conversations. We were able to provide our suppliers with tangible tools so they can in return support us in advancing our circular ambitions. #CircularEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #SeeingTheWorldAsOurFamily #RoyalSwinkels

Geniet na van de succesvolle 14de editie van Borefts! Afgelopen weekend is voor de 14de keer het terrein van Brouwerij De Molen omgetoverd tot hét bierparadijs voor bierliefhebbers. Bijna 7.000 bezoekers genoten gedurende twee dagen van 203 bieren, van 25 brouwerijen en diverse food trucks. Een mooie editie die tegelijkertijd het 20-jarig bestaan van Brouwerij de Molen vierde - gefeliciteerd! Gedurende de twee dagen werden door diverse brouwerijen specials gepresenteerd, zoals de IJsbocken van Brouwerij de Molen zelf. Een hoogtepunt was de dagelijkse 'introductie' van het Festival bier, dat door Brouwerij de Molen en Menno Olivier, oprichter van de brouwerij, gebrouwen werd. De Imperial Fruited Gose 'Back & Future' werd gretig onthaald. Ook konden bezoekers hun festivalglas laten personaliseren en vond een handvol bezoekers 'het vraagteken' waardoor ze konden deelnemen aan zes secret tastings. Kortom: het festival was een echt bierfeest waarbij passie, kennis en brouwkunst werd gevierd én waarbij werd genoten. Niet voor niets is Borefts Bier Festival het oudste en grootste Nederlandse Craft Bier festival. De organisatie kijkt nu al uit naar 2025 waar de derde lustrum-editie op het programma staat. Kijk voor een sfeerimpressie in de aftermovie hieronder! #DiversePortfolio #SeeingTheWorldAsOurFamily #BrouwerijDeMolen #RoyalSwinkels

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming a special delegation: 12 mayors and deputy mayors from Eastern Europe visited our brewery as part of the EU project 'Covenant of Mayors'. Their goal? To learn about how we are working on tackling the energy transition and climate adaptation. Our goal? To share our knowledge globally. One of the highlights of their visit - their words, not ours - was the Boer Bier Water project which sparked a lot of interest. We took them to our Brouwhuis to show where the water for our beer comes from. Afterwards, they visited the water treatment facility, where they attentively learned how the brewery’s wastewater is purified and eventually reaches local farmers. The growing international interest in our sustainable approach gives us the opportunity to share our knowledge globally. We believe it is important to pass on our experiences, so that not only we, but also other countries, can benefit from the lessons we learn and apply. Read more about our climate ambition: https://lnkd.in/gTkXjtBH #CircularEntrepreneurship #Sustainability #SeeingTheWorldAsOurFamily #RoyalSwinkels

Today we launch Rodenbach Evolved St Georges: the second edition of the Rodenbach Evolved Limited Edition series. It is a ‘sour pale ale’ inspired by St Georges that was brewed by Brewery Rodenbach until the late 1970s. Last year Brewery Rodenbach, known for its exceptional Flemish red-brown sour ale, announced the launch of the Rodenbach Evolved series. With these new limited editions we aim to push boundaries and pleasantly surprise beer lovers year after year. Rodenbach Evolved St Georges is a light, fruity beer, with a subtle acidic touch that makes for a wonderfully refreshing beer. Curious to learn more? Go to our website: https://lnkd.in/e_Xd_PJ5 #launch #new #Rodenbach #Roeselare #DiversePortfolio #SeeingTheWorldAsOurFamily #RoyalSwinkels