Bavaria is a land where beer is not just a drink but a part of the national culture, deeply rooted over many centuries. It was in Bavaria, in 1040, that Weihenstephan was founded — the oldest operating brewery in the world, whose history is closely intertwined with the development of the region’s brewing culture.
Initially, the monks of Saint George’s Monastery began brewing beer to provide quality drinks for the local people. Since then, Weihenstephan has preserved the traditions of Bavarian brewing, becoming a symbol not only of Bavaria but of the entire brewing world.