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Tøsse Mølle – Møllehuset"smørrebrød"
Tøsse Brygghus – the taste of true craftsmanship Carrying on a proud legacy dating back to 1866, Tøsse Mølle is rich in history and tradition. Nestled deep in the stunning Osterfjord near Bergen, the mill has produced high-quality oats for five generations and has now taken on a new challenge – an exciting venture into the world of craft beer. By Maria Sødal Vole |
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Boasting a fantastic location at the innermost part of the beautiful Osterfjord, Tøsse Mølle is surrounded by majestic mountains and unspoiled nature. This hidden gem on the lush, green island of Osterøy has long been known as one of Norway’s best oat producers and is now gaining a reputation for its award-winning artisanal beers. With a fascinating industrial history, the mill has produced first-rate oats for almost 160 years. As the owner and manager of Tøsse Mølle, Per Helge Svensson is a fifth-generation miller. His great-great-grandfather established the mill in 1866 after identifying the local water supply as a fantastic natural resource for grain production. “Maintaining production in the mill for all these years has required a lot of passion and hard work. We take pride in what we do here,” Svensson says. The crystal-clear water from the towering mountains of Osterøy has powered 36 | Issue 178 |
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the mill for five generations. The tightknit team uses a traditional drying method to produce top-notch oats, and Tøsse Mølle is Norway’s only pure oat mill, where only oat products are made. “We often say it’s the old way of doing it, and we believe in our process – it’s what keeps customers coming back again and again,” Svensson says. “A lot of people say that after trying our oats, they can’t go back to store-bought alternatives.”
With the operations rooted in proud craftsmanship and appreciation of quality grain, oats from Tøsse Mølle are known for their rich, nutty flavour and hearty texture. Cartons of the high-quality oats can be purchased online or bought directly from the mill at Osterøy. A new chapter The old mill is now the site of an exciting new artisanal brewery, producing what may be Norway’s best craft beer. Launching its first beer in 2024, Tøsse Brygghus brews on-site using its own oats and the pristine mountain water that is well-suited to brewing. The team comprises some of Norway’s top experts in the field, including Kjetil
Located in the heart of the Osterfjord, the old mill at Osterøy is the perfect destination for those looking to sample a taste of local food and drinks.