Trappistenbrouwerij de Kievit

Microbrewery in Zundert, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 🇳🇱
Associated Venue: Trappistenbrouwerij De Kievit

Established in 2013

Closed in 2025

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Rucphenseweg 38, Zundert, 4882 KC, Netherlands
Description
Abdij Maria Toevlucht (Our Lady of Refuge Abbey) belongs to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, better known as the Trappists. The abbey was founded on 14 September 1938 when the priory of Zundert was elevated to the status of an abbey.

In 2009, careful consideration led to the decision to start a small brewery. A small brewery, because: ‘monks brew to live and do not live to brew’. Building work began in 2012. Following extensive preparations, the plans were implemented between October 2012 and October 2013. The brewery was built within the existing contours of the former buildings of the De Kievit farm. These buildings also house the workplaces. ‘Zundert Trappist’ beer was introduced on the market in December 2013.

Na ruim 125 jaar komt er een einde aan Abdij Maria Toevlucht in Zundert. In mei 2025 wordt bekend dat er te weinig jonge monniken zijn om de trappistenabdij open te houden. Op het hoogtepunt wonen er 70 tot 80 monniken, de laatste jaren nog maar zes. Op zondag 31 augustus 2025 vertrekken de laatste broeders. "Heel verdrietig", zegt woordvoerder Jan-Willem Wits. Met de sluiting van het klooster eindigt ook de productie van De Kievit, waardoor Nederland vanaf dat moment alleen La Trappe als trappistenbrouwerij overhoudt.

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