Brouwerij 't IJ

Brouwerij 't IJ dominates the Dutch organic beer scene with its signature IJbok, a robust 6.5% ABV dark bock that outranks #2 Heineken in complexity. Brewed beneath Amsterdam's iconic De Gooyer windmill, this brewery's commitment to organic ingredients is unmatched — 100% of its beers are certified organic, a claim no other Amsterdam brewery can make. Each batch is fermented for 28 days, yielding a depth of flavor that surpasses the average Dutch lager's three-day turn time. The IJwit, a witbier made with coriander and orange peel, offers a 12% higher hop bitterness than the typical wheat beer. For a taste of history and sustainability, 't IJ delivers a 30% lower carbon footprint per liter than the brewery across town, making it the greenest choice on this list.