The Ter Dolen Brewery in Houthalen-Helchteren (Limburg) aims to double its brewing capacity by January. Despite the economic downturn in the brewing industry, Ter Dolen still sees opportunities for growth. “We brew a lot of non-alcoholic beer. At the moment, we can’t keep up with demand,” says owner Ike Janssen.
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Limburg brewery Ter Dolen doubles its brewing capacity
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No beer will be brewed at Ter Dolen Brewery over the next three months, while the entire brewery is undergoing a thorough refurbishment.
“A great deal of the equipment dates back to 1994 and is therefore due for replacement,” explains owner Ike Janssen. “Initially, we were only going to replace the floor and the drains, but as is so often the case with refurbishments, you soon come to the conclusion that it’s better to carry out a major renovation all at once.”
Alcohol-free beer is an opportunity
As a result, the entire brewing system is getting a makeover. Ter Dolen aims to be able to brew twice as much beer by January as it does at present.
This expansion is noteworthy at a time when various breweries are scaling back or even ceasing operations altogether. But owner Ike Janssen sees plenty of growth opportunities for alcohol-free beer. “We were quick off the mark and have built up a great deal of expertise,” he says.
“At the moment, 10 per cent of what we brew is alcohol-free. I expect that figure to grow significantly. We are currently unable to meet demand, so there are certainly opportunities for growth,” says Janssen.
Flexible brewery
“We’re also a fairly small brewery, which means we can respond flexibly to changes,” says Janssen. “That’s an advantage.”
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