Van den Pol hits the right spot during the renovation of Brouwerij ‘t IJ

Brouwerij ‘t IJ has begun the complete renovation of its current brewery, taking the next step in sustainability. The new brewery in Amsterdam-Oost will be fully operational in less than a year. The decision to continue brewing at the same location was a conscious one: ‘t IJ is part of Amsterdam-Oost, and vice versa.

Sustainable brewing For Brouwerij ‘t IJ it was obvious to put sustainability at the heart of the plans.

This means going beyond simply constructing a sustainable building. “We believe it’s our responsibility as a brewery to invest in a sustainable future, and we’ve therefore chosen to make the necessary adjustments to reduce our CO2 emissions by up to 50% initially, including the use of an e-boiler,” says Robin Arts, production manager at Brouwerij ‘t IJ. He also indicates that the long-term goal is a 100% carbon-neutral brewing process. Van den Pol Elektrotechniek is responsible for the complete fire alarm and electrical installation, burglary and data. We also installed a charging station and PV panels that provide +/- 110 kWp

The new brewery uses the latest equipment and technology to guarantee the quality of IJ beers, but also to develop new beer varieties and respond to consumer needs. A great project for our Retail business unit to start working on from January 1, 2026.