Discover De Proefzaak!
THE TASTING ROOM OF THE MONASTRY BREWERY IN SOUTHEAST
De Proefzaak is a place where people come together, to meet each other, to enjoy life… and enjoy our beers!
In the middle of the Amsterdam Southeast, between grey concrete office buildings, you’re able to find a green hangar surrounded by a bit of nature: a green oasis in a concrete jungle. It is here, where the only beer of the Bijlmer is brewed by Brewery Kleiburg. It is a real monastry beer, connected to the Kleiburg monastry.
You are very welcome to visit ‘De Proefzaak’, our tasting room next to the Brewery. Where you can taste our unique beers with a view on the brewery.
Discover De Proefzaak!
THE TASTING ROOM OF THE MONASTRY BREWERY IN SOUTHEAST
De Proefzaak is a place where people come together, to meet each other, to enjoy life… and enjoy our beers!
In the middle of the Amsterdam Southeast, between grey concrete office buildings, you’re able to find a green hangar surrounded by a bit of nature: a green oasis in a concrete jungle. It is here, where the only beer of the Bijlmer is brewed by Brewery Kleiburg. It is a real monastry beer, connected to the Kleiburg monastry.
You are very welcome to visit ‘De Proefzaak’, our tasting room next to the Brewery. Where you can taste our unique beers with a view on the brewery.
The story of de Proefzaak
not just any location
not just any location
De Proefzaak is located right next to the Kleiburg beer brewery. This is the beer of the Kleiklooster, a spiritual and hospitable place in the Amsterdam Bijlmer. The brewery is a social enterprise and the beers are inspired by traditional Belgian monastery beers but Kleiburg gives it an innovative twist. This produces special beers with the characteristic of: always recognizable and at the same time surprising.
The beginning
The story began in the flat Kleiburg, a Bijlmer flat that would be demolished, but got a new lease of life as a ‘handy apartment’. In 2015 a small group of people settled here to live as a Christian community: the Clay Monastery. The monks dedicate themselves to a spiritual and hospitable life in the Bijlmer. In the monastery, people meet each other, eat and pray together, you can temporarily live if necessary. It is a space to catch your breath.
Old traditions
The Clay Monks are inspired by the old traditions in everything and cast them in a new light. In the past, monasteries made the water drinkable by brewing beer. The sale provided for the livelihood. For example, Brouwerij Kleiburg wants to cover the costs of the Clay Monastery today.
Connect people
It is precisely in the anonymity of the big city that Clay Monastery and Kleiburg Brewery want the same: connect people by sharing life sustainably. As a Clay Monastery, we are proud to be able to brew and serve our own beer here in the Bijlmer. It may not be as necessary as before, but good monastery beer makes life more beautiful, just like paying attention to each other.
Welcome to De Proefzaak, where people gather around beer and food. Let’s share and enjoy!
The menu
The best local products
The best local products
De Proefzaak only uses fresh, local and fair trade products. We work toghether with PuurDichtbij, who deliver right from the farmer to De Proefzaak. That’s better for you, the environment and better for the farmer.
Kleiburg beer
More than just a beer..
The name Kleiburg is more than just a beer brand: read about our story, the monastry and of course our unique craft beers.
Lunch
In De Proefzaak we serve delicious sandwiches for lunch or snacks with a drink.
We believe it is important to use local, fair and sustainable products.
Bites
What is a beer tasting room without good snacks? Enjoy these bites next to your Kleiburg beer.
Some dried sausages, typical dutch snacks or a local cheese platter from Puurdichtbij.
Dinner
In the evening you can enjoy a good dinner. Combine your dish with one of the unique Kleiburg beers.
MAKE A RESERVATION
Thank you for thinking of De Proefzaak to come to!
Reserve via mobile? You can see the reservation button at the bottom right of the screen!
More than 10 people? Please write us an e-mail via the button below (at least 2 days in advance) when and with how many people you want to come.
Good to know:
For lunch and dinner we only accept groups with a max of 14 people. For drinks and bites we accept groups till 50 people.
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Contact
Hullenbergweg 6
Amsterdam-Zuidoost
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 20:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 23:00
Friday: 11:00 – 23:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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