About
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  We have steered a bold and independent course for over 300 years. From sourcing to production of high-quality malts, beers and non-alcoholic drinks
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- About Royal Swinkels
  Royal Swinkels is a global family business of brewers and maltsters serving the retail and hospitality industry
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- Organization
  We have retained our independence throughout our long history. This has enabled us to take a long-term and holistic view of everything we do
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- History
  Royal Swinkels started out as an independent business over 350 years ago, and we are equally independent as a large global company today
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Portfolio
- Portfolio
  Royal Swinkels offers an extensive portfolio of beverages. Our range of over 300 drinks includes lager beers, specialty beers, craft sodas, low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
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- Brands
  Our portfolio is created with the care and attention that characterizes Royal Swinkels. Over the past 300 years we have built up an portfolio of over 300 drinks.
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- Malt houses & breweries
  We process valuable raw ingredients needed to make great beer. Each of our facilities is unique, but they share the same passion for quality and craftsmanship.
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- Distributors & platforms
  We export our malts, beers, compounds and drinks to retail and hospitality companies worldwide. We want everyone to be able to experience a great drink.
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Sustainability
- Sustainability
  We are committed to continuously reducing our carbon footprint, encouraging responsible alcohol consumption and engaging with local communities.
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- Climate ambition
  Sustainability and consideration for the world around us are key to the way we do business. We depend on natural resources, so we take action to conserve these.
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- Circular entrepreneurship
  We do business in a fully circular way to make the most impact on society and ensure that generations after us can enjoy everything we brew and build.
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- Responsible alcohol consumption
  We want everyone to enjoy drinks in a balanced and safe way. Through awareness initiatives, we empower consumers to make informed choices, and our growing alcohol-free portfolio offers a wide array of mindful alternatives.
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- Local involvement
  We keep closely connected to the world around us by defining structural projects that contribute to the interests and needs of local stakeholders.
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Careers
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  Work together with 2,000 colleagues worldwide to pass on a flourishing family business. Every day, we seek new colleagues to help us fulfil this ambition.
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- Working at Royal Swinkels
  Our family culture and corporate values create a positive working environment, wherever you are located. We aim to ensure that your career combines job satisfaction with great prospects for personal and professional growth.
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  Whichever position you take within our organization, everyone gets an equal opportunity to untap their fullest potential. Explore our vacancies.
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  Develop your skills and accelerate your professional growth. You’ll be a valued member of our team from the start, so get ready to jump in and learn on the job.
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Media
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  Read about our latest product launches, newest partnerships, and progress on our sustainability progress, or check out our financial updates.
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  If you need more detailed information about us, we are open to press and media enquiries. Fill in the contact form or get in touch with our spokespersons.
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  A successful family business for three centuries. Read about our expansions and transformation over the years, and see what our ambitions are for the future.
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Gold medals for our beers at the World Beer Awards

15-08-2024

The Olympic athletes aren't the only ones bringing home gold. Our beers have achieved exceptional performances at the World Beer Awards, winning no less than five gold medals! Bavaria was awarded three gold medals for its Pilsener, Gluten-Free, and 0.0% Wit beers. The newcomer 8.6 Cherry and the well-known 8.6 Original were also crowned with gold. Swinckels’, Bavaria 0.0% IPA, and Palm Bonaparty won silver, while 8.6 IPA took home the bronze medal.

Please find below an overview of all the award-winning beers.

Gold🥇
Bavaria Pilsener
Bavaria Gluten-Free Pilsener
Bavaria 0.0 Wit
8.6 Original
8.6 Intense Cherry

Silver🥈
Swinckels' Superior Pils
Bavaria 0.0 IPA
Palm Bonaparty IPA

Bronze🥉
8.6 IPA

Congratulations to all the teams involved; without you, there would be no quality beers. Cheers!