Beer in Gothenburg
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Gothenburg (Sweden).
Johan Albrecht Pripp founded his brewery in this port city in 1828, and Carnegie Porter was born here too. Gothenburg is still a centre of Swedish brewing.
Breweries in Gothenburg
Pripps
Founded by Johan Albrecht Pripp. The lager Pripps Blå was launched in 1959; today the brand belongs to Carlsberg.
Known for: Pripps Blå
Carnegiebryggeriet
Carnegie Porter has been brewed here since 1817. In 1836 the Scotsman David Carnegie took over the brewery.
Known for: Carnegie Porter
Beer history of Gothenburg
- 1817
Carnegie Porter is brewed for the first time in Gothenburg – still the oldest beer brand available in Sweden.
- 1828
Johan Albrecht Pripp founds the Pripps brewery in Gothenburg.
- 1836
The Scotsman David Carnegie takes over the brewery of Carnegie Porter.