Paulaner Brewery

Welcome to Paulaner am Nockherberg, a site synonymous with the rich brewing traditions of Munich, the 'Beer Capital of the World.' Our scholarly tour today explores the intersection of monastic history, engineering, and the…

We begin inside the main hall, where the magnificent copper brew kettles serve as the centerpiece of the facility. These gleaming vessels are where the mashing and boiling processes occur. …

Behind the public areas lie the massive lagering tanks. After fermentation, the beer—particularly the lagers and doppelbocks—must be left to rest in extremely cold temperatures for several weeks. …

Paulaner is perhaps most famous for its 'Salvator,' the original doppelbock. The name 'Salvator' translates to 'Saviour,' reflecting its origin as the monks' nutritional support during the forty days of Lent when they were…

Stepping outside, we enter the Paulaner beer garden, which can hold up to two thousand people. A true Munich beer garden must, by law and tradition, be shaded by chestnut trees. …

In a brewery of Paulaner's stature, the vessel from which you drink is as important as the beer itself. The 'Mass' (pronounced like 'moss') is a one-liter glass or stoneware mug. …

Paulaner is one of the 'Big Six'—the only six breweries located within the Munich city limits that are permitted to serve beer at the official Oktoberfest. This elite group includes Augustiner, Hofbrau, Hacker-Pschorr, Lowenbrau,…

As we conclude our tour of Paulaner am Nockherberg, we hope you have gained a scholarly appreciation for the complexity and cultural depth of Munich’s brewing heritage. We have traveled from the fasting monks of the seventeenth…