Who we are
To Øl is an independently-owned Danish brewery founded in 2010 by high school friends Tore and Tobias, hence the name To Øl. We are striving to deliver the highest quality beer and get it into the hands of people in the most sustainable way.
In 2019, we acquired the old Beauvais ketchup factory in Svinninge, where we established a modern production brewery. We brew various styles of beer, and our commitment to quality and innovation has enabled us to export quality beers to more than 31 countries.
Det Frie Gymnasium
Back in 2005 the founders of To Øl, Tore Gynther and Tobias Emil Jensen, were young guns studying at a direct democracy based high school in Nørrebro, Copenhagen – Det Frie Gymnasium.
They pirated the school kitchen facilities during closing hours and began turning it into a brewing lab. Malts were mashed, hop leaves boiled, yeast fermented and bubbled within lab flasks. In short: the hunt for potent quality beers had begun.
To Øl released the first commercial beer in 2010 and the To Øl brewery was founded. To Øl entered Ratebeer’s list of Top 100 best breweries in the world in 2012 – and in 2014 To Øl was awarded the world’s 9th best brewery.
Many crazy things have happened since that first release, but even high-school sweethearts drift apart, and in the beginning of 2017 Tobias Emil Jensen stepped out of To Øl to work on other projects.
To Øl City
In 2019 we took over a former ketchup factory in the Western part of Zealand, Denmark, where we’re setting up a full-blown specially designed brewery and craft beverage hub.
The facility is a 150.000 m2 ground with 26.600 m2 buildings on it. With To Øl City we are bringing all of our beer production home to Denmark ending a long and fun era as gypsy brewers. We will still be travelling and brewing abroad, but now we have a big and beautiful place to invite all of our friends and brewers over for collabs, fun and games too.
To Øl City is also a craft beverage hub. Amazing craft beverage producers, who were previously limited by space and resources, can make a home in To Øl City and work with us to raise the bar in our industries exponentially higher. It is becoming a collective of the most talented craft beverage producers in Denmark, and we’re already hosting cider producers, kombucha brewers and rum distillers.
Our Commitment
Environmental
As a young production company still establishing its presence, it is crucial for us at To Øl to critically evaluate and understand the environmental impact of our operations. Our responsibility extends beyond our immediate surroundings to encompass a global perspective, recognizing that our choices reverberate far beyond our local footprint.
Our approach to sustainability is embedded in every aspect of our business. From the operating procedures we design to the long-term investments in production facilities and equipment, we are committed to fostering an environmentally friendly, beneficial, and gentle production process. This commitment is not a secondary consideration but a fundamental part of our master plan. Every decision we make—from resource sourcing to waste management and energy consumption—will be aligned with our goal to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
We will continuously strive to innovate and adopt practices that reduce our carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, and enhance the well-being of our planet. Collaboration is key to this process, and we will seek partnerships that share our environmental values, working together to create a more sustainable future.
Social
Our social responsibility at To Øl extends to creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace where all coworkers can thrive. We are committed to supporting social initiatives in the local communities where we operate, understanding that our success is deeply intertwined with the well-being of these communities.
We prioritize high engagement, ensuring that every coworker feels valued and heard, and we promote a sustainable work-life balance. Our commitment to diversity means we seek to reflect the rich tapestry of society in our workforce, ensuring that our team is as diverse as the communities we serve.
Furthermore, we recognize our role in nurturing the talent pool within our industry. We are not just consumers of talent; we are investors in it. To Øl is dedicated to providing opportunities for professional growth, paving the way for both existing and new talent to flourish. By fostering an environment of learning and development, we aim to contribute positively to the broader industry and ensure a vibrant future for all involved.
Governance
At To Øl, we believe that strong governance is the backbone of any successful enterprise. Running a professional business with a high level of financial security is essential to our ability to fulfill our obligations to coworkers, partners, and the broader community.
Our governance strategy is centered on maintaining solvency and ensuring that our operations are not only efficient but also sustainable in the long term.
This financial prudence allows us to build a robust foundation for our ongoing ventures, ensuring that we can meet our responsibilities today while planning for the challenges of tomorrow. By upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices, we aim to create lasting value for all our stakeholders.