{"id":157196,"date":"2026-07-01T09:44:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.groundspeak.pub\/blog\/?p=157196"},"modified":"2026-07-01T09:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:44:29","slug":"soren-de-stoker-geocache-of-the-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/soren-de-stoker-geocache-of-the-week\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00f6ren de Stoker – Geocache of the week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Traditional<\/dt>\n
GC9QV9P<\/a><\/dd>\n
by CowboYvar
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Difficulty:<\/dt>\n
1.5<\/dd>\n
Terrain:<\/dt>\n
1.5<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Location:<\/dt>\n
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands<\/dd>\n
N 51\u00b0 51.480′ E 004\u00b0 23.464′<\/dd>\n
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At first glance, S\u00f6ren de Stoker (GC9QV9P<\/a>) appears to be a beautifully crafted miniature brewery. But behind its handcrafted wooden doors lies a world of tiny details, hidden clues, and one very satisfying way to unlock the logbook.<\/p>\n

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Meet S\u00f6ren, a fictional Scandinavian with a bit of Viking spirit and an endless passion for brewing. According to the cache’s story, he’s the mastermind behind countless experimental brews that the locals enjoy, although not always without consequences. His creations keep bartender Bart<\/a> supplied, send Dries the Drinker stumbling into Sherlock’s jail <\/a>to sleep off another adventurous evening, and even earn village shoemaker Klaas<\/a> the occasional complimentary bottle.<\/p>\n

While S\u00f6ren himself may be fictional, the craftsmanship behind his brewery is anything but.<\/p>\n

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Image by Brandweerman Jaap.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Approaching the cache, visitors are greeted by a charming wooden building filled with intricate details. Before opening the brewery, geocachers are reminded to carefully remove the wooden beam securing the doors. Once inside, the real fun begins.<\/p>\n

Rather than relying on hidden compartments or complicated mechanisms, this cache rewards careful observation.<\/p>\n

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Image by geosanity68.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inside the tiny brewery are dozens of miniature objects: barrels, brewing tanks, tools, and shelves packed with realistic details. To unlock the logbook, geocachers must answer three questions based on what they see:<\/p>\n

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  • Look around the ground floor and count the number of barrels stored in the rack at the back right.<\/li>\n
  • On the back left, you’ll find a handwheel valve on one of the tanks. Count the bolts on both sides of the valve. How many are there in total?<\/li>\n
  • Finally, head up to the loft. How many wine bottles are stored in the wine rack at the back left?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Together, the answers reveal the combination needed to unlock the logbook. The lock is tucked beside the miniature house, securing the lid of a tiny barrel that holds the logbook.<\/p>\n