Weltenburger Kloster

Since 1050, beer has been made at the famed Danube breakthrough in the heart of Bavaria. The Weltenburg monastery brewery was created in the 7th century by Irish-Scottish wandering monks and is presently controlled by the Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg. Weltenburg Abbey brewery (Weltenburger Klosterbrauerei) is said to be the oldest monastery brewery in the world, having been in operation since 1050, however, Weihenstephan Abbey claims the honor.

Weltenburger Kloster brews a variety of German classics, although only the Hefe-Weissbier Hell, Anno 1050 (a Märzen), Barock Dunkel, and Asam Bock are offered at the Klosterschenke. Weltenburger Kloster employs caramelized Munich malt, which imparts a dessert-like flavor without being too sweet.

Nothing is left to chance in the Weltenburg monastery brewery, from the stalk to the glass. The monastery brewery is in charge of all aspects of the brewing process, beginning with the raw ingredients. As a result, only ingredients from long-term regional partners who can regularly achieve the highest quality criteria are used. To that end, all raw ingredients used in Weltenburger beers are meticulously examined in the brewery's laboratory before being processed. The quality of the beers is constantly monitored throughout the brewing process. The numerous honors in national and international contests attest to the exceptional quality of Weltenburger beers. Weltenburger Kloster Barock Dunkel was named the greatest Dunkel beer in the world by the World Beer Cup in 2004, 2008, and 2012.

Website: https://www.weltenburger.de/