Brewery Kundmüller

Brewery Kundmüller (Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller GmbH) is a German brewery and inn located in Weiher, part of the municipality of Viereth-Trunstadt in the Bamberg district of Upper Franconia, Bavaria. Founded in 1874 as a rural brewery, the site had previously been used for wine production. The brewery produces more than 20,000 hectoliters of beer annually and has expanded its distribution beyond Upper Franconia, particularly during a period of growth between 2008 and 2010. Its Weiherer-branded beers are sold across Germany. The brewery's portfolio includes a wide range of traditional Franconian styles: Lagerbier, Weizenbier, Pils, Rauchbier, Bockbier, Kellerbier, Keller-Pils, Urstöffla, Landbier, Weizenbock, India Pale Ale, and seasonal beers. In addition to brewing, Kundmüller operates its own distillery producing various schnapps and liqueurs. The brewery has received multiple awards at the European Beer Star competition since 2006, including bronze, silver, and gold medals; its most recent recognition noted in public sources is a bronze medal in 2015 for its Weizenbock. A notable collaboration occurred when American brewer Matt Cole visited the brewery, resulting in the creation of Fat Head, a beer with 7.5% or 9% alcohol by volume and a distinctive flavor profile. The brewery remains a private limited company (GmbH) and continues to operate as both a production brewery and a destination inn in its historic Franconian setting.

The site of Brewery Kundmüller in Weiher, a village in the municipality of Viereth-Trunstadt in the Bamberg district of Upper Franconia, was originally used for wine production before the brewery was founded in 1874. The establishment began as a rural brewery (Landbrauerei) and has remained in operation for over a century and a half. Over time it developed into a combined brewery and inn (Brauerei-Gasthof), serving its own beers alongside traditional Franconian food. By the early 21st century, the brewery was producing more than 20,000 hectoliters of beer annually. Between 2008 and 2010, the brewery underwent a period of expansion, and its Weiherer-branded beers began to be distributed beyond Upper Franconia, reaching markets across Germany. This growth coincided with increasing recognition in international beer competitions. Since 2006, Brewery Kundmüller has participated in the European Beer Star Awards, earning multiple bronze, silver, and gold medals. Its most recent award noted in public sources was a bronze medal in 2015 for its Weizenbock. The brewery also operates its own distillery, producing a range of schnapps and liqueurs, diversifying its beverage offerings. A notable episode in the brewery's modern history was the visit of American brewer Matt Cole, which led to the creation of Fat Head, a beer with 7.5% or 9% alcohol by volume and a special flavor profile. This collaboration reflects the brewery's engagement with international craft brewing trends while maintaining its traditional Franconian identity. Today, Brewery Kundmüller remains a private limited company (GmbH) and continues to brew a wide variety of beer styles, including Lagerbier, Weizenbier, Pils, Rauchbier, Bockbier, Kellerbier, Keller-Pils, Urstöffla, Landbier, Weizenbock, India Pale Ale, and seasonal beers.

• 2015

  Awarded bronze medal at European Beer Star for Weizenbock.

• 2008

  Start of expansion period (2008–2010); Weiherer beers began distribution beyond Upper Franconia.

• 2006

  Began participating in European Beer Star Awards, winning multiple medals over subsequent years.

• 1874

  Brewery founded as a rural brewery in Weiher; site previously used for wine production.

Traditional Franconian rural brewery and inn with award-winning beers and own distillery.

• Lagerbier

• Weizenbier

• Pils

• Rauchbier

• Bockbier

• Kellerbier

• Keller-Pils

• Urstöffla

• Landbier

• Weizenbock

• India Pale Ale

• Seasonal beers

• Schnapps

• Liqueurs

• Fat Head

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2. 2Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org