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Weihenstephan: Journey Through Time at the World's Oldest Brewery

The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan began as a monastery brewery run by Benedictine monks. Credits/Wikipedia

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Firstpost•21-03-2026, 12:05

Weihenstephan: Journey Through Time at the World's Oldest Brewery

•Explore Weihenstephan, the world's oldest brewery in Freising, Germany, with nearly a thousand years of brewing history.
•Originally a Benedictine monastery brewery, it now operates under the Bavarian government, blending ancient traditions with modern technology.
•The brewery's origins trace back to the 720s, with brewing rights officially granted in 1040 under Abbot Arnold.
•Located near the Technical University of Munich's science center, it uniquely combines academic research with centuries-old brewing methods.
•Adhering to Germany's 1516 purity law, Weihenstephan uses only water, hops, malt, and yeast, with beer maturing for 30 days in underground cellars.

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