Beer in Hellerup
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Hellerup (Denmark).
Tuborg was founded in 1873 at the harbour north of Copenhagen. Tuborg brewed its first pilsner in 1880, and the brewery has belonged to Carlsberg since 1970.
Breweries in Hellerup
Tuborg
Named after the old “Thuesborg” inn. Since 1990 Denmark has celebrated the arrival of Tuborg’s Christmas beer on J-Day.
Known for: Tuborg Grøn, Julebryg
Beer history of Hellerup
- 1873
Tuborg is founded at the harbour north of Copenhagen. The name goes back to the old inn “Thuesborg”.
- 1880
Tuborg brews its first pilsner.
- 1970
Tuborg and Carlsberg merge.