Würzburger Hofbräu

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The Würzburg Hofbräuhaus is a brewery in Würzburg.

History

The brewery was founded in 1643 by the Main-Franconian Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn and is deeply rooted in the region of Lower Franconia. From the royal connection, the authorization for continued use of the prefix yard in the company name derives from today.

At that time there were many Swedish soldiers in Würzburg, which many were concerned about the wine inventories of the city here and emptied. To keep the soldiers happy, you needed a drink with alcohol. Therefore, Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Schönborn founded the brewery. Since the brewery was a good source of income, it was also supported by the following bishops.

In memory of the founder of the brewery, the crown of the Prince Bishop adorns even today the brewer's star in the logo. Even the slogan of Würzburg Hofbräuhaus, " Enjoy under a lucky star ", finds its reference here.

During the 19th century, the Würzburg Hofbräuhaus grew to become an internationally active company. 1887 exported as one of the first German breweries in the United States. So today count (2011), the USA, Italy and China to customers of the brewery products. However, the Würzburg Hofbräuhaus is primarily a regional brewery in Lower Franconia.

In May 1990, Reinhard Meier became the successor of Paul J. Grein Eder as CEO. 1991 and 1994 capital increases in the amount of EUR 2.5 million each were carried out. As the first capital increase the dividend payment could be resumed, which had been omitted since the crisis in 1979.

In 1993 the brewery was technically modernized and strategically expanded in subsequent years through acquisitions. In 1999, the takeover of the royal brewery Wächstersbach and Wernerbräu GmbH. In 2001 the supply of Lohr Brewery, which is now called boar beer GmbH. In January 2005, the von Finck family sold its 90.7 % equity stake for EUR 375 per share to the Kulmbach Brewery AG. This then bought on the open market to continue and could perform a squeeze-out in May 2006. The small shareholders were compensated with 496.95 EUR per share. [Note 1] In November 2006, the IPO was set.

On November 1, 2006 Hans Haug joined as a Board to the company. Reinhard Meier left the company on 30 April 2007. From 9 September 2008 to December 2, 2009 officiated Hans P. van Zon second managing director. Since August 1, 2009 Michael Haupt is the managing director of the brewery. Hans Haug retired from the company on October 15, 2010. For him, moved on 18 November 2010 by Michael Crass as managing director. These followed on 1 July 2013 Norbert Lange.

Parallel to the frequent changes at the top of the company began an economic deterioration. In 2006 to a gain of EUR 183 thousand was achieved. 2007 and 2008 was a break-even result can be obtained. In the following two years of losses were recorded in the millions. In June 2011, was recently invested in a new, modern lauter tun to maintain the high quality standards. In 2011, the loss can be limited by a significant reduction of the workforce to 360 thousand EUR.

Beers

• Würzburg Hofbräuhaus beer Pilsner (4.9% alcohol, 11.5% original wort )
• Würzburg Hofbräuhaus export (5.2% alcohol, 12.2% original wort )
• Würzburg Hofbräuhaus Lightweight ( 2.9% alcohol, 7.2% original gravity )
• Würzburg Hofbräuhaus alcohol free
• Würzburg Hofbräuhaus black beer (4.9% alcohol, 11.4% original wort )
• Julius Genuine wheat beer (5.3% alcohol, 12.5 % original wort )
• Kiliani festival beer (5.8% alcohol, 13.3% original wort )
• Original Sternla (4.9% alcohol, 11.3% original wort )
• Sternla cyclists (2.5% alcohol, with natural lemon juice)

Boar beer

In 2001, the Würzburg Hofbräuhaus brewery Lohr GmbH, which today is called boar beer GmbH.

This company was founded in 1836. 1878 acquired the brewmaster Pleikard stump the brewery of Franz Stephan Vogt. The production was around 1,400 hl. Since then, the Gasthaus Zum Löwen in Rieneck heard without interruption to the customers of the brewery.

1920 died Pleikard stump, the management of the brewery took over the eldest son, Alfred Butt (Senior ). By 2001, the brewery remained in family ownership.

As of 1980, the Swing Top Bottle is reintroduced for nostalgic reasons.

At present ( 2013) are offered:

• Keiler Weissbier light (5.2% alcohol, 12.3% original wort )
• Boar dark wheat beer (5.2% alcohol, 12.3% original wort )
• Boar Kellerbier
• Boar Country Pils (4.9% alcohol, 11.5% original wort )
• Boar Pils (4.9% alcohol, 11.4% original wort )
• Boar export (5.2% alcohol, 12.3% original wort )
• Boar primitive types (5.2% alcohol, 12.2% original wort )

Werner Bräu Poppenhausen

In 1999, the Würzburg Hofbräuhaus GmbH, was still AG, Werner Bräu brewery Poppenhausen.

The brewery was founded on July 4, 1791 and was shortly afterwards into the possession of the Werner family. Half a century later took over Johann Kaspar Werner Eltingshausen from the brewery. 1991 110 people were employed in brewing and sales.

The Würzburg Hofbräuhaus has closed its office in Poppenhausen in October 2007.