2000 Euros for “Menschen in Not”: It is good tradition that our brewery donates a certain amount to the charity that has been brought to life by “Freisinger Tagblatt”. 2000 Euros will help people in need to soften the blows that life throws at them. Director Prof. Dr. Josef Schrädler handed the cheque to Manuel Eser, chief editor last week. The “Freisinger Tagblatt” helps people in need in the area without a lot of bureaucracy. This is a charity that we are proud to support.&nbsp;If you like to help: Donate to IBAN: DE57 7005 1003 0000 0001 90&nbsp;(Sparkasse Freising Moosburg).

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A good tradition: Weihenstephan donates 2000 Euros for charity

At the end of November, many breweries always look towards Nuremberg, where the European Beer Star is awarded every year at the Brau Beviale. And anyone who wins an award there can be particularly pleased - after all, the EBS is considered to be highly prestigious.&nbsp;Weihenstephaner Kristallweißbier won Silver in the South German-Style Kristallweizen category. This speciality beer is characterized by a pleasantly tangy taste, a hint of banana and a clear appearance in the glass. A brief look behind the scenes at Weihenstephan: Abroad, the beer is mainly consumed in the USA and Australia, in Germany in Baden-Württemberg, most of all.Weihenstephan's golden boy Vitus also struck again: After winning Gold in 2023, our wheat bock came out on top again! Vitus, which tastes more like a fruity wheat beer despite its 7.7% abv, impressed with its intense banana notes and high drinkability. A mouthfeel that is second to none - confirmed by the European Beer Star award.Prof. Dr. Josef Schrädler, Director of the brewery, was more than satisfied with the results: “These two specialty beers have not only been top notch at beer competitions around the world for years, but also with the fans, who continue to demand them.” Confirmation by the jury at the European Beer Star was the icing on the cake, explained Dr. Schrädler.Tobias Zollo, Technical Director and Head Brewmaster, is particularly pleased to see his favorite beer once again adorned with gold: “Our Vitus is unique.” Of course, he says with a smile on his face, “all our beers are special” - but the Weizenbock simply stands out. He shares this success with his team, as it is above all “our brewers who work hard every day to deliver the highest quality”. And now, Zollo said, they had succeeded once again.

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The golden boys continue to shine: two medals at the European Beer Star

Weihenstephaner Hefeweißbier Dunkel has been on a triumphal march. On the first day of the World Beer Awards in the United Kingdom, the specialty was named Germany's best dark wheat beer - and on day two it went even further: the titles of world's best of its kind and overall best wheat beer worldwide topped it all off. But that was not all the medals that the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan took home.The aromas of ripe banana, the fine sparkling effervescence, the velvety mouthfeel - Weihenstephaner Hefeweißbier Dunkel provides plenty of arguments for a top ranking. The tasting panels at the World Beer Awards obviously saw it the same way - and awarded the beer several medals: a brilliant achievement by the Weihenstephan brewers! But other Weihenstephan specialty beers also won prizes: The Weizenbock Vitus was named Germany's best of its kind, the Hefeweißbier won silver in its category, and the Kristallweißbier and the Original each won bronze in their respective styles.Plenty of precious metal for the Weihenstephan beers - but what Director Prof. Dr. Josef Schrädler was particularly pleased about was the success of the "Dunkel": "The Hefeweißbier Dunkel has gained more and more momentum in recent years. We were delighted that it has now been named the world's best wheat beer at the World Beer Awards, which is anything but easy." The competition was once again fierce: breweries from all over the world submitted beers, and the experts were busy tasting them over the course of two days.The result also put Head Brewmaster Tobias Zollo in high spirits: “It is wonderful to see that not only our flagship beers receive the recognition they deserve, but that the other styles are also appreciated. It is an incredible confirmation of the work of our brewers that the world's best wheat beer comes from Weihenstephan.”

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The world's best wheat beer comes from Weihenstephan!

Get to know our brewery during a guided tour!

Almost a thousand years ago the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan was the monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks. Then, the Royal Bavarian State Brewery, it is now operating as a state directed enterprise under the control of the Bavarian Government.

Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan

The Weihenstephan Monastery stands high above the city of Freising on the Weihenstephan hill. From here you have a breathtaking view of the old town of Freising, the Upper Bavarian Plateau and the distant Alps. This is the origin of beer.

As the oldest still existing brewery in the world it stands upon the Weihenstephan hill, surrounded by the comparatively very young Weihenstephan science center of the Technical University of Munich. And so, a unique tradition and brewing culture developed over the centuries. Today, Korbinian’s heirs use the most modern technology, but they never forget their own history and their own high standards. This allowes us to brew a variety of beers of the highest possible quality.

Tradition and Innovation

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The world has changed through the ages and today is a product of this change. It’s nice to know that in the eventful history of Weihenstephan, with all its developments, achievements and setbacks, one thing has remained constant: our beer. Thus the Weihenstephan Monastery Brewery - after nearly a thousand years - still stands upon the Weihenstephan Hill, proud of its quality and its tradition and conscious of its position as the oldest existing brewery in the world.&nbsp;

Enjoy an exciting journey through time to the origin of beer

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Brewing is our craft, and has been for nearly 1,000 years. Of course, high-tech has also come into brewing, but the basic brewing process remains unchanged.

Brewing Process

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The Weihenstephan Monastery is high above the city of Freising on the Weihenstephan hill. From here there is a breathtaking view of the old town of Freising, the Upper Bavarian Plateau and the distant Alps. For further information use the official website from Freising.

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The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan is focused on Tradition while being a state-of-the-art enterprise at the same time. It is located in Freising Bavaria on the top of the Weihenstephaner hill.

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