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.