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Welcome to Het Lekkerste Bockbier van Nederland 2026 in Ermelo
On 17 October 2026, the 24th edition of Het Lekkerste Bockbier van Nederland takes place in Ermelo at Burg Bieren and its adjoining Café de Hazeburg. Since 2001, this nationwide blind tasting has decided which Dutch bock beer tastes best to the panel of judges.
Highlights and Attractions at Het Lekkerste Bockbier van Nederland in Ermelo
- One of the largest blind tastings for bock beer in the Netherlands, hosted at a different brewery every year since 2001
- Around 60 entered bock beers are judged by about 150 tasters
- Two categories: Standard Bock Beer (under 7 percent alcohol) and Heavy Bock Beer (over 7 percent alcohol)
- Several tasting rounds at different tables, with the order of the beers varied each time
- This year's host is the Gelderland brewery Burg Bieren, together with its beer shop and Café de Hazeburg in Ermelo
- The winning beers receive one of the most respected awards in the Dutch craft beer scene
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The tasting itself is a closed competition; only registered tasting panel members can take part, since places are limited. Judges score each beer from 1 to 10 without knowing which beer they are tasting. No public walk in visitor program without registration has been announced for this date.
Tickets and Admission for Het Lekkerste Bockbier van Nederland 2026
There is no entry fee to take part as a tasting panel member, but registration in advance is required and spots are limited. Exact sign up details are announced by the organizers and by Burg Bieren.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Ermelo
- Burg Bieren and Café de Hazeburg are located at the edge of Ermelo's village center on the Veluwe and are easy to reach by car or bicycle
- Visitors not taking part in the tasting panel can still browse the beer shop, which stocks more than 3000 types of beer, and enjoy the café
- October evenings on the Veluwe can be cool, so warmer clothing is a good idea
- Burg Bieren also offers on site overnight accommodation, and booking ahead is recommended
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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