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Oss Brewery Route (Wheat) | Made in Brabant

Discover the importance of wheat in the brewing process on this 49-kilometre cycling route through the Municipality of Oss.

( 4 hour) 49 km

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That light, bitter aroma: Lillian knows it all too well. It’s the aroma of hops! For years, she lived near a hop field in Schijndel. Each spring, she saw the first young hop shoots emerge from the ground. And then, in September, came the typical smell of those small, green hop cones. She left the Brabant village 10 years ago, but whenever she smells hops, she is transported back to those lovely late summers, the last warm days of the year and the first signs of autumn, as the leaves begin to change colour. For her, the smell of hops heralds the change of season: from summer to autumn, both seasons with their own unique character. It’s wonderful how such a special aroma can evoke memories.

Lillian, however, knows nothing about be…

Lillian, however, knows nothing about beer. That is until she meets beer connoisseur Rob. They become friends. Rob is not only an expert in the taste of beer and mouth-watering flavour combinations, but he also knows the brewing process inside out. In particular, he knows about the local brewing history and the traces of it that you still encounter in this area. He is more than happy to tell Lillian all about it during these three exceptional day-long cycling trips through the surrounding area. Is your mouth watering yet? Discover the brewing history of this region with Lillian and Rob.

The importance of wheat
Without wheat, there is no beer, Lillian learns from Rob. They cycle leisurely through the Municipality of Oss. Wheat is an essential ingredient, he explains, along with hops and water. Lillian wants to know how beer is made from wheat. Rob tells her about the labour-intensive process involved.The grain is processed in various steps. First comes the malting and milling, during which the malt is crushed. Then comes the mashing, when the malt is mixed with water. Finally, the grain (spent grain) is separated from the water mixture (wort), after which the remaining valuable sugars are washed from the grain. The basis of the beer is ready. At Landerij van Tosse in Oss, Lillian and Rob see the hops and various types of grain in the field with their own eyes. The tempting aroma of hops instantly conjures a smile on Lillian’s face. They make a small detour, cycling past Muifelbrouwerij in Oss, then visit Brouwerij Wilskracht in the beautiful city of Ravenstein. In Dieden, they stop at Stella Polaris, a smock mill on a dyke. Grain has been milled here since 1865. At Bierbrouwerij Oijen, Lillian and Rob toast with a well-deserved Oijens Blond beer, a freshly brewed dark blond beer made with the new malt harvest. Cheers!

Besides wheat, there are two other essential components for brewing beer: water and hops. Cycle on with Rob and Lillian through the region and discover the stories behind these two ingredients.

Made in Brabant routes
Brabant: the creative engine of the Netherlands. No less than 24% of the Dutch manufacturing industry production is still made in Brabant. Old crafts, industrial heritage but also innovative companies can be found in many places in the province, each with their own exceptional story. From old crafts such as tanning leather to brewing beer to the large multinationals and smaller creative businesses: Brabant has them all. We combine beautiful countryside with (old) industries and characteristic Brabant cycling and walking routes.

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Simply follow the signs and cycle along the route from one numbered junction to the next.

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Gielekespad 10
Oss

Landerij VanTosse

South of Oss, on the northern edge of the Maashorst nature reserve, lies Landerij VanTosse. A largely untouched kampen landscape with small fields, coppice woods, and hedgerows. You’ll wander past grain fields with blooming field edges, flower-rich hay meadows, ponds, and beautiful forest borders.

Zevenbergen Holiday Park

Under the motto ‘The countryside, people & animals – Enjoy them all!’, the Zevenbergen cyclist café and holiday park welcomes those having a great time and those seeking peace and quiet with open arms.

Muifel Brewery

With an annual production of 150,000 liters, Muifel Brewery is the largest craft brewery in the region. Owner Martin Ostendorf brewed his first hobby batches at home in Megen in 2002. Four years later, he founded Muifel Brewery there — named after ‘unne Megense duvel’.

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.

Tower Mill and Studio Stella Polaris

The Stella Polaris (Latin for "North Star") is a tower mill in Dieden, in the municipality of Oss.

Oijen Beer Brewery

Located between Nijmegen and ’s-Hertogenbosch this former farm, converted into a beer brewery and distillery, offers an incredible number of activities in typical Dutch rural surroundings.

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Gielekespad 10
Oss

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