H1 — Experience Het Klooster Beer – Monastery Brewery & Water Tours

Discover authentic monastery beer, tastings and boat trips crafted by a living monastic community in Dinteloord. Order online, join a cruise, or taste our beers aboard the monastery ship Elia II—an experience found nowhere else in the Netherlands.

H2 — Monastery Beer, Abbey Beer & Craft Brewing from North Brabant

Het Klooster Beer is brewed by a small Georgian monastic community living and working aboard the monastery ship Elia II. Each beer is produced in small batches, using traditional methods, natural ingredients and a brewing philosophy rooted in monastic life: simplicity, patience, purity and craftsmanship.

Our beers include:

• Premium Blond — Fresh, lightly spiced, soft finish

• Tripel — Full-bodied with rich malt and hop notes

• Quadrupel — Deep, dark, complex with caramel and dried fruit

• Profound — Amber, rounded, gently spiced

• Premium Beer — Elegant, refined, balanced

Available for delivery throughout the Netherlands & Belgium.
Pickup possible in Dinteloord by appointment.

H2 — Boat Tours from Dinteloord

Explore North Brabant from the water aboard one of our three ships. Each tour offers a calm, scenic and culturally rich experience on the Volkerak and surrounding waterways.

H3 — MS Waterpoort – 90-Minute Scenic Tour

A relaxing journey past Benedensas, natural wetlands, historic sluices and the peaceful surroundings of Steenbergen. Suitable for families, couples and visitors of all ages.

H3 — Merijntje Gijzen – Accessible Group Tours

Ideal for care institutions, senior groups and associations. Features a comfortable interior, wheelchair accessibility and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

H3 — Monastery Ship Elia II – Tour, Tasting & Group Programs

The heart of our monastery brewery experience.
Here you will find:

• Beer tastings with our Blond, Tripel, Quadrupel and Profound

• Guided tours of the chapel with hand-painted frescoes

• Insight into our brewing philosophy and monastic tradition

• Group arrangements with snacks, lunch or dinner on request

H2 — Beer Tastings on the Monastery Ship

Taste the beer where it is refined: on the water, in the atmosphere of a working monastery ship.

A tasting includes:

• Three monastery beers

• Guided explanation of ingredients and flavor profiles

• Tour of the ship and chapel

• Option to purchase bottles to take home

• Ideal for families, groups, companies and clubs

Tastings can be combined with a boat tour and an onboard dinner.

H2 — How Our Monastery Beer Is Made

Since October 2023, our beer has been produced through a patented brewing process unique in the Netherlands and Belgium.

1 — Brewing at Artemis (Dronten)
The base beer is crafted according to monastic tradition.

2 — Transport to the Monastery Ship
The young beer is brought to our lab-brewery aboard Elia II the same day.

3 — Refinement & Maturation
Aroma development, assessment, patient maturation and final adjustments.

4 — Small-Batch Bottling
Every bottle is finished with premium quality, champagne-like finesse and a distinct aromatic profile.

This combination makes Het Klooster Beer a truly unique abbey beer.

H2 — Visit Us in Dinteloord

Our ships depart from:

Sasdijk 18
4671 RN Dinteloord
North Brabant, the Netherlands

Located centrally between Steenbergen, Benedensas, Willemstad and the Volkerak. Easily accessible from both the Netherlands and Belgium.

Visits, tastings and pickups are available by appointment.

H2 — Reservations & Online Orders

You can reach us directly for:

• Beer orders

• Tastings

• Boat tours

• Dinner arrangements

• Group programs

• Pickups and special requests

Phone (NL & BE): +31 6 42 18 26 11

Online ordering of Blond, Tripel, Quadrupel, Profound, Premium and seasonal beers is available through our webshop.
Gift cards for tastings, tours and beer packages can also be purchased online.

H2 — What Makes Het Klooster Beer Unique

• Brewed by a real monastic community

• Produced according to monastic principles

• Patented brewing process

• Refined aboard a floating monastery

• Small, controlled batches

• Pure ingredients, no artificial additives

• Authentic abbey beer made by monks themselves

H2 — About the Monastic Community

The roots of our community lie in Georgia, a country with an ancient Christian monastic tradition. Following the blessing of Patriarch Ilia II, Father Abbot Abibos came to Europe to establish a monastery in Antwerp. After twenty-five years, the monastery moved to its new and unique location: the monastery ship Elia II.

Today, the community continues its life of prayer, work, hospitality and craft. Guests are welcome to visit the chapel, meet the monks and sisters, and experience our brewing tradition firsthand.

H2 — Thank You for Visiting Het Klooster Beer

We look forward to welcoming you aboard Elia II—for a tasting, a cruise, or simply to discover the unique world of monastery beer on the water.