Around 1892, the Post Horn brewery built special ice-, beer- and yeast-cellars which meant it was able to cool its beer during fermentation all year round. In winter, local farmers would hack ice from the surrounding fields and bring it in carts to the brewery gates for unloading. It took between 800 and 1000 full carts to fill the cellars and, in this way, beer production became non-stop.

The company modernized further in 1895 with a whole new brewery building, complete with kettle room, engine room and new-fangled steam engine. Becoming one of the country’s largest and most modern companies, the brewery looked to new markets beyond Holland’s borders. The UK was the first of many export destinations it would conquer.

Tekst aanpassen: Today, Royal Dutch beers are shared and enjoyed in over 55 markets across the globe. Consumers everywhere love the story of how a craft beer could become a global icon. Just as the locals enjoyed a refreshing glass together over 200 years ago, Royal Dutch has remained true to its brewpub roots right up to the present day – bringing people together.