I recently had the pleasure of drinking the Hefe Weissbier from the Weihenstephan Brewery, an absolutely amazing Wheat Beer, but what is more amazing is the brewery itself.
The Weihenstephan Brewery, officially known as Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan, is one of the oldest breweries in the world (in fact their call it the Oldest Brewery in the world, and if you are talking about brewing on a single site then I think they have a good case), they are located in Freising, Bavaria, Germany.
Founded in 1040, Weihenstephan Brewery must hold the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world. It began as a Benedictine monastery brewery attached to the Weihenstephan Abbey. It's roots are deep in Bavarian brewing tradition and over the centuries, it has played a significant role in shaping the beer culture of the region and beyond. The brewery holds a special place in Bavarian culture and heritage. Its beers are often enjoyed at festivals, beer gardens, and gatherings, reflecting the region's rich brewing history.
It's standing in the beer brewing community, is also increased with its pioneering in brewing research and technology, collaborating with the nearby Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan, which is one of the world's leading brewing schools.
Weihenstephan Brewery produces a wide range of beer styles, including traditional Bavarian lagers such as Helles, Dunkel, and Bock, as well as wheat beers like Hefeweizen and Weizenbock. They also brew specialty beers and seasonal releases. Awards aplenty, the brewery is constantly rewarded both domestically and internationally, where they are obviously highly reguarded for their adherence to traditional brewing methods, quality ingredients, and consistent excellence.
Overall, Weihenstephan Brewery stands as a symbol of tradition, quality, and innovation in the world of brewing, continuing to uphold its centuries-old legacy while embracing modern brewing techniques and trends.
On a recent trip to Eastbourne, I had the great pleasure of bumping into this 'style' with the Monolith Vatted Black Beer from Burning Sky Brewery. Wow, what a beer, I scored it 10/10 . I've never come across this beer style before, so I was interested in learning a little more about it. What is Vatted Black Beer? Vatted black beer is a dark ale aged in wooden vats, Burning Sky Monolith was aged in Chianti barrels for three years. Like all similar beers, this leaved a rich, complex flavour that’s really is amazing and hard to beat. Sometimes these beers might have wild yeasts introduced or other micro-flora. The efforts that brewers go throught to produce these beers cannot be over-exaggerated, they are time consuming to produce and there are financial risks of cellaring beers, but the results can be stunning. A VERY Brief History Lesson This beer style dates back to the 18th century. Back then, brewers used wooden vats to store their beer. Over time, they noti...
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