History
Almost four centuries of Paulaner
The story of Paulaner began in a Munich monastery and today reaches more than 70 countries. Here are the moments that shaped one of the world's best-known breweries.
1627
The friars arrive in Munich
Monks of the Order of Minims — followers of St. Francis of Paola — settle in the Neudeck ob der Au monastery near Munich.
1634
The first Paulaner beer
The friars brew beer for their own use and begin to share it with the people of Munich on feast days. This year is still celebrated as the birth of Paulaner.
1773
Brother Barnabas and the Salvator
Brother Barnabas becomes master brewer and perfects the strong 'Holy Father Beer' brewed for Lent — the ancestor of today's Salvator Doppelbock.
1799
From monastery to brewery
During the secularisation in Bavaria the monastery is dissolved. The brewery passes into private hands and continues the monks' tradition.
1813
The Zacherl era
Brewer Franz Xaver Zacherl acquires the brewery and turns the monks' strong beer into a Munich institution.
1928
Paulaner-Salvator-Thomasbräu
Paulaner merges with the Thomas brothers' brewery, becoming one of the largest breweries in Munich.
Oktoberfest
A pillar of the Wiesn
As one of only six Munich breweries allowed to serve beer at the Oktoberfest, Paulaner is part of the world's largest folk festival.
2016
A new brewery in Munich
Paulaner opens one of Europe's most modern breweries in Munich-Langwied — combining centuries-old recipes with state-of-the-art technology.
1516
The Bavarian Purity Law
Since 1516 Bavarian beer may contain only water, malt, hops and yeast. Paulaner still brews every beer according to this Reinheitsgebot — the oldest food regulation in the world still in use.
The man on the logo
The portrait on every Paulaner glass shows St. Francis of Paola, founder of the Order of Minims whose friars first brewed Paulaner beer in Munich.
Paulaner comes to Yerevan
Today the Paulaner tradition continues in the heart of Yerevan — with original beer from Munich, Bavarian recipes and a beer hall made for celebrating together.
Historical information is provided for general interest.