To Øl

 

since 2010 : Brewing Rebellion in a Bottle

 

Some revolutions start in classrooms. For To Øl, it began in the kitchen of a Copenhagen high school in 2010. Friends and classmates Tore Gynther and Tobias Emil Jensen were students at Det Frie Gymnasium, a progressive school that encouraged experimentation. Disillusioned with the uninspired industrial lagers that dominated Denmark, they decided to create the kind of beer they actually wanted to drink: bold, experimental, and bursting with flavor.

 

Their early motto was simple yet rebellious: brew the beers we want to drink.

 

The duo released their first commercial batch the same year, and by 2011, their inventive brews were already turning heads internationally. Without a brewery of their own, they embraced “gypsy brewing,” crafting recipes at facilities like De Proefbrouwerij in Belgium. This nomadic model gave them freedom from overhead and a playground for limitless creativity.

 

about To Øl

 

In just a few years, To Øl cemented its reputation as one of Denmark’s most daring craft breweries. Unlike traditional brewers who cling to classic styles, To Øl treated beer like a culinary art form — combining unexpected ingredients, pushing boundaries of alcohol content, and reimagining what beer could be.

 

Their visual identity matched the flavor philosophy:

- Graphic, design-led labels that were modern, colorful, and often provocative.

- Constant reinvention with limited-edition releases, seasonal experiments, and a dynamic core lineup.

- Aesthetic balance of Scandinavian minimalism infused with punk energy.

 

Today, To Øl is more than a brewery. It’s a cultural hub, a creative force, and a central figure in Nordic craft beer innovation, anchored by the ambitious community project To Øl City.

 

 

Products

 

IPA – A juicy, hazy IPA brewed with Citra, Simcoe, and Amarillo; widely considered their flagship.

 

Jule Malt – A decadent 15% milk stout that has become Denmark’s definitive Christmas beer.

 

Implosion – A crisp 0.3% pale ale that set a new standard in the non-alcoholic category.

 

House of Pale – Originally brewed for BRUS, now a staple pale ale.

 

Gose to Hollywood – A refreshing citrusy gose brewed with oranges, playful yet sophisticated.

 

 

Signature Traits

- Dozens of fresh releases each year alongside permanent lines

- High-profile collaborations with Lervig, Põhjala, BrewDog, and Mikkeller

- Use of fruit purées, spices, botanicals, and daring hybrids that blur the line between beer and culinary experiment

 

brand Highlights

 

Global Recognition : By 2012, named among RateBeer’s Top 100 Breweries; by 2014, ranked ninth best in the world.

 

BRUS Brewpubs : In 2016, To Øl opened BRUS in Copenhagen — part brewery, part bar, part restaurant, and part shop. The concept expanded to Oslo the following year.

 

To Øl City : In 2019, the founders transformed a sprawling 26,000 m² ketchup factory in Svinninge into a craft beverage mecca. With an 80 hl brewhouse, barrel-aging facilities, and shared space for cider makers, kombucha brewers, and distillers, it became both To Øl’s production HQ and an incubator for Nordic craft culture.

 

Design-Driven Branding : Their beer cans and bottles, often created in collaboration with artists, are as collectible as the beer inside.

 

Seasonal Icons : To Øl’s Christmas beers have become fixtures of the Nordic holiday season, eagerly awaited each year.

 

 

where to find

 

To Øl now exports to more than 40 countries, with strongholds in Europe, North America, and Asia.

 

Internationally: Specialty craft retailers, bottle shops, and online platforms across Europe, the US, and Asia.

Scandinavia: A defining force in the Nordic craft identity, widely available in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

 

 

Website https://toolbeer.dk/

Instagram @toolbeer

Photo To Øl