Ørbæk Bryggeri | The Little Brewery with the Big Flavour
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A Real Brewing Adventure  

Nestling among manor houses and castles in the beautiful landscape of East Funen, Ørbæk Bryggeri was founded in 1906. On Funen, the brewery was particularly famous for its stakitøl (a bottle of ale packaged in a fence-like container), brewed using smoked malt from the brewery’s own malthouse.

In 1997, Niels and Nicolai Rømer bought Ørbæk Bryggeri with the idea of producing the world’s first organic fizzy drinks. This was something no one in Denmark had ever tasted, and it was tough persuading people to jump on the bandwagon. Niels took the bull by the horns and asked his father, who had worked in the dairy industry, if he knew of a place where they could make their dream come true. Having asked around, he came across a brewery in Ørbæk on the Danish island of Funen. Though it had been empty for two years, it still had all the machinery they needed. Niels and Nicolai set off on their mission and struck a deal with the old owner that very day. Ørbæk Bryggeri was now theirs!

In 2001, they began to producing beer again. In 2002, their first brew, a Brown Ale, won an organic gold medal. It was the start of a new brewing adventure.

While retaining the original, old brewhouse, we also built a new, more modern one. We love history, and many of our organic beers are inspired by ancient brewing techniques and recipes. Some of our beers are even developed in collaboration with Nyborg Castle. The castle, dating all the way back to before 1200, was home to ‘Danehoffet’ (Denmark’s medieval parliament) and a number of old queens and kings of Denmark. In our eyes, beer is not just beer; it is a story waiting to be told. 

Craftsmanship & Great Taste

At Ørbæk Brewery, we work with dedication to ensure high quality and a rich taste experience in all our organic beers. We have a strong passion for fine brewing craftsmanship and continuously experiment with new organic ingredients and production methods – often in collaboration with our distillery in Nyborg, as well as other entrepreneurs and beer enthusiasts.

 

For us, taste, quality and craftsmanship go hand in hand. This is reflected in our beers, which have received several awards both in Denmark and internationally for their high quality and excellent flavour.

 

We also offer beer tastings, where you can sample a selection of our beers and gain insight into the brewing process, the ingredients, and the story behind Ørbæk Brewery. Tastings can be arranged for both private groups and businesses and are tailored to your needs. Feel free to contact us at info@naturfrisk.dk to learn more about the available options.

 

Also stop by our cosy farm shop at Assensvej 38 in Ørbæk. We’re open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 15:00, where you can find our full range of Naturfrisk soft drinks, Ørbæk beers, as well as selected specialities from Nyborg Distillery – all at great prices.

In Harmony with Nature

At Ørbæk Brewery, we use water from the same Funen subsoil that also supplies Ørbæk Spring. All our products are organic, and we are committed to using local and Danish ingredients wherever possible.

 

Responsibility is a natural and integral part of our production, and our aim is to operate in harmony with nature and the environment. We maintain a continuous focus on reducing waste and minimising unnecessary use of resources.

 

All surplus CO₂ from our beer production is captured and reused as carbonation in our Naturfrisk soft drinks. The green areas around our brewery in Ørbæk that we do not actively use have been returned to nature and planted with native herbs and perennials.

Ørbæk - Always Organic

For us, natural is best. That’s why all our products are organic and made from ingredients grown without the use of pesticides, artificial colourings, flavour enhancers, or other unnecessary additives.

 

We have chosen organic because we believe it delivers the best taste and is also the best choice for both people and nature. Today, our range includes a wide variety of distinctive beer styles, all brewed to our own recipes and exclusively with organic ingredients.