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G\u00f6rlitz beer from the Landskron Brau-Manufaktur (Brewery Manufactory) – we went on a journey of discovery through the brewery and, of course, tasted lots of beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Beer is actually brewed everywhere according to a uniform process. According to the German Purity Law, the ingredients are always hops, malt, water and yeast. Nevertheless, it is always exciting to go on a discovery tour in the breweries and we always learn something new. In G\u00f6rlitz we saw open fermentation for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brief history of the brewery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was 1869 when the Prussian king approved the construction of a brewery in G\u00f6rlitz. It was not long before the then G\u00f6rlitzer Aktien Brauerei began brewing beer. By 1872 there was already a beer garden with almost 3000 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite difficult conditions during the First World War, when the malt and the horses were confiscated, the company managed to keep going. Corn was now used to produce beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bierfass\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Walther Scheller managed the company from 1928 to 1946. During the Second World War, the Wehrmacht used the long cellar corridors for its armament production. The production of beer was hardly possible, but the raspberry barrel soda, which is still popular today, could be produced and saved the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1959, the state acquired a stake in the Landskron Brauerei Scheller & Co. KG. In 1972, the company was completely nationalised and continued as a state-owned enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since 1991, the brewery has again been brewed according to the German Purity Law and one year later the Scheller family took over the company again. In 2003, the family sold the brewery to the Holsten Group, and in 2004 the ownership changed again (Karlsberg Group).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2006, the brewery was sold to Rolf Lohbeck’s family foundation. Today, about 100 employees work in the brewery, producing 12 different beers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Biersortiment\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where did the Landskron brewery get its name?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The name of the Landskron Brau-Manufaktur is derived from the G\u00f6rlitz landmark, the Landeskrone. The Landeskrone is the highest point in the city and a popular destination for excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brewery has borne the name since 1882, when the name Landskron Bier was patented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brewery grounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The buildings of the Landskron Brau-Manufaktur are now an industrial monument. Since production still takes place here, it is one of the oldest producing industrial monuments in Germany. The still preserved fermentation rooms from 1869 are listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Landskron<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The former engine house has been a modern visitor centre since 2019. Here you can not only find a beer bar and a shop with various beer-related products, you can also visit a small exhibition. Those who have booked a brewery tour start their tour at the visitor centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Gel\u00e4nde<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The buildings on the brewery grounds are clad in red brick on the outside. Each building serves a specific purpose in beer production. For example, there is the old malt house, which is no longer used for malt production, a brewhouse and the buildings for bottling and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One building in particular stands out on the tour of the grounds, the beautiful factory owner’s villa. This is where the administration is located today and where the beer tasting takes place in rustic rooms at the end of the tour. But more about that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landskron Kulturbrauerei offers numerous live events that attract large numbers of visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Film location brewery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

G\u00f6rlitz is not called “G\u00f6rliwood” for nothing. Countless film scenes have been shot in the city. The brewery is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n