About Us
At Hops & Co, we upcycle Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG) -- a byproduct of beer brewing -- into premium, nutrient-rich flour. Partnering with local breweries, we transform this waste into a valuable ingredient for bakeries, reducing environmental impact while promoting sustainability. Our goal is to build a connected network of local businesses, creating an eco-friendly ecosystem in Rotterdam with plans for future expansion.
Our Technology : BSG
We use advanced technology to transform Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG) into a valuable, nutrient-rich flour. BSG is the byproduct left after brewing beer, packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, but often discarded or used as animal feed. Our machinery processes BSG to preserve its nutritional benefits, turning it into a high-quality flour with 70% lignocellulosic material, 20% protein, and 10% lipids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phenolic compounds.
This innovative technology not only reduces waste but also enhances the flour’s functionality, making it perfect for use in bakeries and food production. By partnering with local breweries, we efficiently collect BSG and turn it into a sustainable, high-value ingredient that supports eco-friendly production and consumption practices.
Our Team
Founder
Luis Koenigs
Bachelor IBA at Rotterdam School of Management
Founder
Moritz Jager
Bachelor IBA at Rotterdam School of Management
CEO
Alexandre Bousquet
Bachelor IBA at Rotterdam School of Management
Product Manager
Audrey Veda Santoso
Bachelor IBA at Rotterdam School of Management
Product Manager
Sibel Kaya
Bachelor IBEB at Erasmus University Rotterdam
External Relations Manager
Fanni Földvári
Double Bachelor IBA & Rechtsgeleerdheid at Erasmus University Rotterdam
External Relations Manager
Emilia Mellis
Bachelor IBCoM at Erasmus University Rotterdam
Marketing Manager
Suze van Beusekom
MSc Marketing Management at Rotterdam School of Management
Marketing Manager
Arnaud Camus
Bachelor IBA at Rotterdam School of Management
