Brewery 42 is a Dutch contract brewery (brouwerijhuurder) founded in 2020. The brewery has its roots in a group of friends who started homebrewing together at a local brewery, eventually growing their passion into a fully-fledged brewing operation. Based in the Netherlands, Brewery 42 represents a new generation of craft beer enthusiasts turning their love for the craft into a commercial venture. The brewery's portfolio showcases a range of specialty beer styles, demonstrating an ambition to explore the fuller end of the flavour spectrum. One notable example is De Kroeg Krijger, a Barley Wine clocking in at 11.0% ABV — a bold, malt-forward style that requires careful fermentation and patience. This choice of style signals a brewery unafraid to take on technically challenging brews. Brewery 42 has been making appearances at Dutch beer festivals, including Speciaalbierfestival Hardenberg, building a growing reputation within the Dutch craft beer scene. As a tenant brewery, they focus their energy on brewing rather than running their own facility, keeping the emphasis firmly on quality and creativity.