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Welcome to the Maallust Groene Hopfestival 2026 in Veenhuizen
On Saturday 14 November 2026, Bierbrouwerij Maallust hosts the second Groene Hopfestival in Veenhuizen. From 14:00 to 21:00, Het Verenigingsgebouw at Hoofdweg 116 is dedicated to green hop – freshly picked northern Dutch hops going straight from bine to kettle. More than five breweries, live music and hearty food make this a must for craft beer fans in the UNESCO village of Veenhuizen.
Highlights & Attractions at Maallust Groene Hopfestival in Veenhuizen
- Second edition of the fresh-hop festival, featuring beers brewed with unprocessed green hops
- Northern Dutch hops from De Eerste Wijk in Veenhuizen take centre stage
- Maallust’s own green-hop brew plus fresh-hop beers from around five guest breweries
- Live music in the historic Verenigingsgebouw, a short walk from the brewery
- Street food, autumn dishes and cheese boards paired with hop-forward beers
- Festival glass included in the ticket price
- Optional shuttle bus from Assen Central Station and Borger (Sporthal de Koel)
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
Maallust Groene Hopfestival 2026 is a one-day event on Saturday 14 November, 14:00–21:00. This year it moves to Het Verenigingsgebouw, Hoofdweg 116 – a stone’s throw from brewery Maallust at Hoofdweg 140. The focus is green hop / fresh hop beer: hops used without drying or pelletising, giving intensely aromatic beers that appear only once a year. Alongside Maallust, guest breweries pour beers made with hops from De Eerste Wijk, a historic social-agricultural enterprise in Veenhuizen that offers work to people facing barriers to the labour market. Live music, street food and robust autumn plates from the Maallust kitchen run throughout the afternoon and evening.
Tickets & Admission for Maallust Groene Hopfestival Veenhuizen
Admission is 13.25 euros and includes a Maallust Groene Hopfestival glass. An optional shuttle costs 15.50 to 17.50 euros extra, with pick-up at Assen Central Station or Sporthal de Koel in Borger. Bus access requires a valid shuttle ticket, booked together with festival entry. Tickets and updates are sold via the official Maallust event page. Food and extra drinks on site are paid separately.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Veenhuizen
- Travel: Use the festival shuttle from Assen or Borger, drive to Veenhuizen in Drenthe, or take the train to Assen and continue by bus or taxi; the venue is Hoofdweg 116.
- Weather: Mid-November in the Netherlands is cold and often wet – bring layers, sturdy shoes and a waterproof jacket.
- Stay: Veenhuizen is small; book early in Assen, Norg or elsewhere around the UNESCO Colonies of Benevolence.
- Combine the festival with a walk through the historic prison village and a visit to Maallust in the former grain mill.
- Use a designated driver or the shuttle: fresh-hop beers are flavourful and alcoholic – travel home safely.
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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