Weihenstephaner Brewery

The world's oldest brewery. Nearly 1,000 years of Bavarian brewing perfection.

High upon Weihenstephan Hill overlooking Freising, Bavaria, stands a monastery that has been brewing beer since 1040. What began with Benedictine monks almost a millennium ago has become the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan - the world's oldest existing brewery and the gold standard for German beer.

From this hilltop with breathtaking views of Freising's old town, the Upper Bavarian Plateau, and the distant Alps, Weihenstephaner has witnessed empires rise and fall, brewing techniques evolve, and beer culture spread across the world. Through it all, one thing remained constant: their uncompromising commitment to quality.

Today, Weihenstephaner sits surrounded by the Weihenstephan Science Center of the Technical University of Munich - a living bridge between ancient tradition and modern brewing science. Korbinian's heirs use cutting-edge technology while never forgetting their history or their extraordinarily high standards. This unique combination of tradition and innovation allows them to brew a variety of beers of the highest possible quality.

Their Weissbier (wheat beer) is the benchmark all others are judged against. Their Vitus Weizenbock proves strong beer doesn't have to be heavy. Their Original lager and Pilsner showcase what centuries of refinement can achieve. Every beer from Weihenstephaner carries the weight of nearly 1,000 years of brewing expertise.

This is the origin of beer. This is what mastery tastes like.

Explore Weihenstephaner's legendary beers below - available at Crash Beer Shop in Bansko.