Wilskracht Stadsbrouwerij Ravenstein

Wilskracht Stadsbrouwerij Ravenstein is located in the windmill of Ravenstein. They brew craft beer and serve it in their cosy tasting room and on the beautifully situated terrace. Try a beer tasting and enjoy!

About ten years ago, Wil Princen was still travelling all over the country as a communication trainer, while his Wilskracht partner, Wil van Haren, was working in the pharmaceutical industry. That changed when Van Haren visited a microbrewery in Luxembourg and immediately knew: “This is what I want to do!” Princen recalls those early days: “Wil shared his plan to start a brewery and asked if I wanted to join. Of course I did! We live just around the corner and knew that the annex of the windmill was vacant. We saw opportunities there. After an initial talk with the windmill board, the deal was basically done: we were going to do this! That’s how the brewery, the tasting room, and the local products shop came into being here.”

Craftsmanship and Wilskracht
The windmill and the brewery make a perfect match, Wil explains. “Since the brewery opened here, more people have been visiting the windmill. On Saturday afternoons, a group of windmill guides gives tours, and the bakers’ group bakes traditional bread in the wood-fired oven. This tower mill (the tallest in Brabant) is a listed national monument, built in 1857. When the sails are turning, it’s the perfect draw for the brewery. And the terrace in front of the windmill is a prime spot — low traffic, beautiful views, and a refreshing breeze on warm summer days. In short: win–win!”

Wilskracht Stadsbrouwerij Ravenstein is a charming microbrewery in a stunning location, with a uniquely atmospheric setting and delicious beer. In 2016, one of its beers was voted the best beer in Brabant. Open on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00.

This text has been translated using AI.