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Beer in Freising

Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Freising (Germany).

The Weihenstephan brewery traces itself back to 1040 and is considered the oldest brewery still operating in the world. Brewing science is also taught here at the Technical University of Munich.

Breweries in Freising

Weihenstephan

Freising · since 1040

The Bavarian State Brewery traces itself back to a document from 1040 and is considered the oldest brewery still operating in the world. It sits next to the campus of the Technical University of Munich, where brewers from all over the world study.

Known for: Hefeweissbier, Vitus

Beer history of Freising

  1. 1040

    Weihenstephan near Freising traces itself back to a document from this year and is considered the oldest brewery still operating in the world.

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