Contact info Stadsbrouwerij Gruut

This destination is located in the low emission zone. Check whether your car is allowed to drive here.

Info for groups

Bookings - visits (groups of 8 to 100  persons)

Beer Alchemist
€ 28
Beer Tasting
€ 20
Beer Tasting + Boat tour
€ 38

Gruut City Brewery is a family-owned craft brewery in the historic heart of Ghent, within walking distance of Vrijdagmarkt. The brewery is famous for its unique beer in which Medieval traditions are restored, and translated to today's tastes. As well as being able to drink something, visitors to this historical spot can also enjoy a beer alchemist workshop or beer tasting, optionally combined with a boat trip through the city centre.  

Gruut comes in six varieties

  • Gruut Wit (5%): highly aromatic beer with fruity notes and a herbal acidity  
  • Gruut Blond (5.5%): a light beer with a smooth malt base and slightly bitter finish  
  • Gruut Dark Amber (6%): balanced and gluten-free beer with a smooth bitterness and caramel notes  
  • Gruut Inferno (9%): an intense, blonde triple with a lively herbal aroma  
  • Gruut Blond 00: Refreshing alcohol-free beer  
  • Gruut Stout 00: A unique alcohol-free stout, unusual within the no-alcohol segment  

Roll up your own sleeves at Gruut

  • Beer alchemist workshop (min. 2 people): Bring out your inner alchemist, tailor Gruut Blond entirely to your own taste and take home your unique creation.  
  • Beer tasting (min. 2 people): You'll learn more about the history of beer, the brewing process and the unique building in which the brewery is located. Including 3 tasters.  
  • Beer tasting with boat trip (minimum 10 people): The beer tasting is also possible in combination with a guided boat trip through the historic city of Ghent.