Brauerei C. Franz

Brauerei C. Franz is a German brewery based in Rastatt, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It was founded in 1842 by Josef Franz, who led the business until 1867, when his son Carl Franz took over. The brewery's original building was destroyed by fire in 1863, and a new brewery was built on the Murg river in 1869; that site is still in use today. The new building was destroyed at the end of the Second World War in 1945, and brewing operations resumed provisionally in 1947 before the facility was fully rebuilt in 1950. In 2015 the brewery was taken over by the Scheidtweiler Group. At the time of the takeover, annual beer production stood at 7,000 hectolitres. Plans were subsequently developed to redevelop the brewery site with a brewery hotel, an extension of the brewery, and seven residential buildings containing around 150 apartments. The Covid-19 pandemic caused delays in the planning process. On 25 July 2022, the municipal council of the city of Rastatt approved the development plan. Construction work on the residential area was expected to begin in 2023–2024, while a definitive timetable for all construction work on the brewery and the hotel had not yet been set. The brewery markets itself with the slogan "#seit1842" ("since 1842"), emphasising its long tradition. Its official website includes an age-verification prompt asking visitors whether they are over 16, reflecting German rules on the sale of beer. The company remains a privately held brewery within the Scheidtweiler Group and continues to operate from its historic site in Rastatt.

Brauerei C. Franz was founded in 1842 by Josef Franz in Rastatt, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Josef Franz directed the brewery until 1867, when his son Carl Franz took over the business. The original brewery building was destroyed by fire in 1863. In 1869, a new brewery building was constructed on the Murg river; this site is still used today. The new building was destroyed at the end of the Second World War in 1945. Brewing operations resumed provisionally in 1947, and the facility was fully rebuilt in 1950. In 2015, the brewery was taken over by the Scheidtweiler Group. At that time, annual beer production was 7,000 hectolitres. Following the takeover, plans were developed for the redevelopment of the brewery area, including a brewery hotel, an extension of the brewery, and seven residential buildings with approximately 150 apartments. The Covid-19 pandemic caused delays in the planning process. On 25 July 2022, the municipal council of the city of Rastatt approved the development plan. Construction work on the residential area was scheduled to begin in 2023–2024. A definitive timetable for all construction work on the brewery and the hotel had not yet been set.

• 2022

  On 25 July, Rastatt municipal council approves the development plan for the brewery area.

• 2015

  Brewery taken over by the Scheidtweiler Group; annual production at 7,000 hectolitres.

• 1950

  Brewery fully rebuilt.

• 1947

  Brewing operations resume provisionally.

• 1945

  New building destroyed at the end of the Second World War.

• 1869

  New brewery building constructed on the Murg river; site still in use today.

• 1867

  Carl Franz, son of the founder, takes over the brewery.

• 1863

  Original brewery building destroyed by fire.

• 1842

  Brewery founded by Josef Franz in Rastatt.

Traditional regional brewery with a heritage dating back to 1842, operating under the Scheidtweiler Group.

Product categories. Beer

1. 1Franz - Homebrauerei-franz.de
2. 2Brauerei C. Franzwikidata.org
3. 3Brauerei C. Franzfr.wikipedia.org