Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe
The Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe is based in Munich and brews the brands Spaten, Franziskaner and Löwenbräu. Spaten is known for the first bottom-fermented Münchner Hell in 1894 and for a brewing history that begins well before the 19th century. Today the group belongs to Anheuser-Busch InBev.
- LocationMünchen, Bayern
- TypeLarge brewery
- Untappd 3.51 · 1.6M ratings
- At Hoptimaal0 in stock · 1 in total
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A Munich brewery with a long history
Spaten is in Munich, on the Marsstraße in the Maxvorstadt district. According to The Oxford Companion to Beer, Gabriel Sedlmayr the Elder bought the brewery in 1807 and quickly made it the leading brewery in Munich. His namesake and successor travelled across Europe by rail to study brewing techniques and introduced steam power to the brewery.
The spade in the logo dates from 1884, drawn by illustrator Otto Hupp. The slogan "Lass dir raten, trinke Spaten" followed in 1924. In 1997 the company merged with Löwenbräu, after which the group was taken over by Interbrew, later Anheuser-Busch InBev. If you want to see the brewery, you can book the visitor centre. There you taste five beers with an expert.
From Märzen to Münchner Hell
Spaten is regarded as one of the most important German breweries in the development of lager beer. In 1841 the brewery released the Märzen, according to the Oxford Companion the first amber-coloured lager on the European continent. In 1873 Spaten had the first continuously operating refrigeration plant built, designed by Carl von Linde.
On 21 March 1894 the first Münchner Hell left the brewery. At the time, people in Munich and the rest of Germany still drank almost exclusively dark, sweet and malty beer. According to the same source, Spaten Oktoberfestbier is still largely brewed to a Franziskaner-Leist recipe from 1872 and is brewed as early as spring for the Wiesn.
Besides Spaten, the group makes Franziskaner, which according to AB InBev has a strong position in the weissbier segment. Spaten and Löwenbräu are also described as two leading Bavarian Helles brands.
Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe at Hoptimaal
From this group we stock Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier, a 6.1% lager in a 50 cl bottle. The beer is highly rated on Untappd. The range changes, so check the webshop to see if it's there now.
Drink lagers like this fresh and well chilled, from a clean glass. With a 6.1% Oktoberfestbier, pour it calmly and don't serve it too ice-cold, so the malt comes through.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe come from?
The group comes from Munich in Bavaria, Germany. Spaten brews on the Marsstraße in the Maxvorstadt district. Today the group is part of Anheuser-Busch InBev.
What kind of beer does the Spaten-Franziskaner-Löwenbräu-Gruppe make?
Mainly Bavarian lagers: Spaten made the first Münchner Hell and an Oktoberfestbier, and Löwenbräu is one of the leading Helles brands. Franziskaner is known for weissbier. What we have in stock changes.
When did Spaten brew the first Münchner Hell?
The first Münchner Hell left the Spaten brewery on 21 March 1894. Until then, people in Munich drank almost only dark, sweet and malty beer.
