Brauerei Adler

Brauerei Adler is a Swiss brewery based in Schwanden in the canton of Glarus. Founded in 1828, it is the oldest surviving brewery in Glarnerland and remains in family ownership. The brewery is a member of the Interessengemeinschaft unabhängiger Klein- und Mittelbrauereien (interest group of independent small and medium-sized breweries) and produces roughly 9,000 hectoliters of beer per year. The brewery traces its origins to Fridolin Tschudi (1771–1847), a cantonal councilor who also ran a wine business and established the inn and brewery in 1829. His sons continued the operation until it was sold to Gustav Kauth of Lucerne. After Kauth's death, Paulus Kundert (1850–1917) joined as a partner, and the firm continued as Kauth und Kundert. From 1925, Fritz Kundert-Streiff (1895–1960) ran the brewery and inn independently, followed by his son-in-law Paul Torgler-Kundert (1913–1996). Today the company is managed by Ruth and Roland Oeschger in the fourth generation and is owned by Meta Oeschger-Kundert (daughter of Fritz Kundert-Streiff) and her son Roland Oeschger. A new brewhouse has been in operation since 1995. Brauerei Adler's product range centers on traditional Swiss beer styles. Its best-selling beer is Adlerbräu Lager, a pale lager sold in 33-cl and 58-cl bottles and 10-liter kegs at 4.8% ABV. A pale specialty beer is sold as Panix-Perle in 29-cl bottles and as Bügel-Spez in returnable swing-top bottles at 5.2% ABV. Glarner Zwickelbier is offered in 29-cl, 1-liter and 2-liter bottles. A dark beer, Fridolin Kundert Bräu, honors the founder's namesake and is sold in 29-cl and 58-cl bottles at 5.2% ABV. Seasonal specialties include Adler Festbier and Adler Bockbier for Christmas and Easter. Glarner Adlerpfiff Panaché is a mixed drink of 60% Adlerbräu and 40% Elmer Citro at 2.9% ABV. Under the label «Saagehafts usem Glarnerland», introduced in 2015, the brewery launched a line of specialty beers named after Glarner legends, including Rufelihund (American Pale Ale) and Vrenelisgärtli (Witbier) in spring 2015, followed by Geisser (Bockbier) and Schrättli (Session IPA) at the end of 2015. Kellerbier is a pale, naturally cloudy lager. The brewery also offers Sommerbier, Single Malt Whisky, and Getränkeservice (beverage delivery service) according to its website. Brauerei Adler remains a small, regionally focused craft brewery with a strong local identity in Glarus.

Brauerei Adler was founded in 1828 in Schwanden, Canton of Glarus, making it the oldest surviving brewery in Glarnerland. Its origins are tied to Fridolin Tschudi (1771–1847), a cantonal councilor who also operated a wine business. In 1829, Tschudi established the inn and brewery that would become Brauerei Adler. His sons took over the operation until it was sold to Gustav Kauth from Lucerne. After Kauth's death, Paulus Kundert (1850–1917) joined the firm as a partner, and the business continued under the name Kauth und Kundert. From 1925, Fritz Kundert-Streiff (1895–1960) managed both the brewery and the inn independently. His successor was his son-in-law Paul Torgler-Kundert (1913–1996). Today, the company is run by Ruth and Roland Oeschger in the fourth generation and is owned by Meta Oeschger-Kundert (daughter of Fritz Kundert-Streiff) and her son Roland Oeschger. A new brewhouse has been in operation since 1995. The brewery remains a member of the Interessengemeinschaft unabhängiger Klein- und Mittelbrauereien and produces approximately 9,000 hectoliters annually.

• 2015

  Launch of the «Saagehafts usem Glarnerland» specialty beer line with Rufelihund and Vrenelisgärtli, followed by Geisser and Schrättli.

• 1995

  New brewhouse begins operation.

• 1925

  Fritz Kundert-Streiff takes over independent management of the brewery and inn.

• 1829

  Fridolin Tschudi establishes the inn and brewery.

• 1828

  Brauerei Adler founded in Schwanden, Canton of Glarus.

Traditional, family-owned regional brewery emphasizing local Glarner identity and craft heritage.

• Adlerbräu Lager

  Pale lager, best-selling beer, 4.8% ABV, sold in 33-cl and 58-cl bottles and 10-l kegs.

• Panix-Perle

  Pale specialty beer, 5.2% ABV, sold in 29-cl bottles.

• Bügel-Spez

  Pale specialty beer, 5.2% ABV, sold in returnable swing-top bottles.

• Glarner Zwickelbier

  Zwickelbier sold in 29-cl, 1-l and 2-l bottles.

• Fridolin Kundert Bräu

  Dark beer honoring Fridolin Kundert, 5.2% ABV, sold in 29-cl and 58-cl bottles.

• Adler Festbier

  Seasonal specialty for Christmas and Easter.

• Adler Bockbier

  Seasonal specialty for Christmas and Easter.

• Glarner Adlerpfiff Panaché

  Mixed drink of 60% Adlerbräu and 40% Elmer Citro, 2.9% ABV.

• Rufelihund

  American Pale Ale, part of «Saagehafts usem Glarnerland» line, introduced spring 2015.

• Vrenelisgärtli

  Witbier, part of «Saagehafts usem Glarnerland» line, introduced spring 2015.

• Geisser

  Bockbier, part of «Saagehafts usem Glarnerland» line, introduced end of 2015.

• Schrättli

  Session IPA, part of «Saagehafts usem Glarnerland» line, introduced end of 2015.

• Kellerbier

  Pale, naturally cloudy lager beer.

• Sommerbier

  Seasonal summer beer listed on the brewery's website.

• Single Malt Whisky

  Single malt whisky listed on the brewery's website.

1. 1Brauerei Adler | Adlerbräubrauereiadler.ch
2. 2Brauerei Adlerde.wikipedia.org
3. 3Brauerei Adlerwikidata.org