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Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan

Freising, Bavaria, Germany

Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
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What you can do when you visit

Brewery tour with museum and tasting

Tour

On the producer's website: Brauereiführung mit Museum und Verkostung

Guided tour of the world's oldest brewery starting with the brewery museum, followed by a walk through the brewing process and a beer tasting.

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Visits are by appointment. Check current tour availability with the producer before you travel.

Production notes

Founded: 1040
Styles: hefeweizen, kristallweizen, helles, weizenbock, doppelbock, radler
Method: our own Stephanus yeast for an incomparable beer flavour
Minimum age: 6
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Visiting guide

Each mark is backed by a documented fact. Open one to see the source.

  • Heritageancient1040Verified

    “1040 ging es in Weihenstephan offiziell mit dem Bierbrauen los. In diesem Jahr gelang es Abt Arnold, der Stadt Freising das Brau- und Schankrecht abzuluchsen.”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 22, 2026Verified

  • Award-winningWorld Beer Cup 2026, Gold, World Beer Cup 2026, SilverVerified

    “neben einer Silbermedaille für das Kristallweißbier wurde der Weizenbock Vitus mit Gold behangen.”

    Source: Producer websiteView source ↗Retrieved July 22, 2026Verified

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