Royal Swinkels Family Brewers is a Dutch family-owned brewing group headquartered in Lieshout, North Brabant, with a history stretching back over 350 years. Originally operating under the name Bavaria NV, the company rebranded to Swinkels Family Brewers in 2018 and later received the Royal seal of approval in 2019 to mark its 300th anniversary, becoming Royal Swinkels Family Brewers. The 'S' in the name stands for the Swinkels family, who have guided the brewery across generations, making it one of the oldest and most established independent family breweries in the Netherlands. The brewery's portfolio is broad and diverse, produced at its main facility — Brouwerij Bavaria in Lieshout. The range includes lager, multiple varieties of alcohol-free beer, and seven flavours of malt beer, reflecting a commitment to both traditional brewing and accessible alternatives. In 2004, the group also launched a craft beer brewery, which has since earned a place among the top 100 best breweries in the world according to industry rankings. This craft division broadens the portfolio beyond mainstream lager into more specialised and contemporary beer styles. Royal Swinkels operates internationally, with licence agreements and partnerships reaching as far as Georgia, where the Bavaria brand has been brewed under licence since 2016. The group has continued to expand its global footprint, including a minority interest in Georgian brewer Argo and partnerships in the United States market through Better Beverage Leaders. In 2024, the company simplified its name to Royal Swinkels, reflecting its ongoing evolution as an international brewing group.