Brauerei Märkl

Brauerei Märkl is a traditional family-owned brewery based in Freudenberg, in the Upper Palatinate district of Bavaria, Germany. It is one of the oldest breweries in the Amberg region, with its first documented mention dating to 1466. The Märkl family has owned the brewery since 1784, and brewing continues in a building that dates back to the Middle Ages. The brewery operates as a small traditional producer with an annual output of around 5,000 hectoliters. Its beers are marketed under the name "Freudenberger Bier" and include a range of classic Bavarian styles such as Helles, Pils, Dunkel, Hefeweizen, a dark Doppelbock called Märkator, and lighter options like Leicht and Leichtes Weizen. Seasonally, the brewery also produces a Maibock and a festive beer before Christmas. All varieties are available in 0.5-liter bottles, while the Freudenberger Pils is also sold in a 0.33-liter green bottle. Popular varieties are additionally filled into kegs, including small reusable barrels. Sales are limited to the brewery itself and selected shops in and around Amberg, reflecting its local, artisanal character. The brewery maintains an online presence at freudenberger-bier.de, where customers can find information and online ordering options through partner platforms.

The brewery was first mentioned in 1466, making it the oldest brewery in the Amberg region. Since 1784, it has been owned by the Märkl family. Brewing operations continue in a building that dates back to the Middle Ages. The brewery remains a small traditional producer with an annual output of about 5,000 hectoliters, focusing on classic Bavarian beer styles under the Freudenberger Bier brand.

• 1784

  Märkl family acquires the brewery.

• 1466

  First documented mention of the brewery.

Traditional, local family brewery producing artisanal Bavarian beers for the Amberg region.

• Freudenberger Hell

  A light, classic Bavarian Helles.

• Freudenberger Pils

  A pilsner, also available in 0.33 l green bottles.

• Freudenberger Dunkel

  A dark lager.

• Freudenberger Hefeweizen

  A wheat beer.

• Freudenberger Märkator

  A dark Doppelbock.

• Freudenberger Leicht

  A light beer.

• Freudenberger Leichtes Weizen

  A light wheat beer.

• Maibock

  Seasonal Maibock.

• Festive beer

  Brewed before Christmas.

1. 1Verhaltenskodexfreudenberger-bier.de
2. 2Brauerei Märklwikidata.org
3. 3Brauerei Märklfr.wikipedia.org