Lammbrauerei Hilsenbeck

Lammbrauerei Hilsenbeck, also marketed as Gruibinger Bier, is a family-owned private brewery based in Gruibingen in the Landkreis Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was founded in 1728 by the Allmendinger family. After the death of the brewer, his widow married Johannes Hilsenbeck from Feldstetten, and the brewery has remained in the Hilsenbeck family ever since. The brewery's logo is based on the Gruibingen municipal coat of arms and depicts a golden ram's horn, a nod to the 'Lamm' (lamb) in its name. The brewery produces a range of beers under the Gruibinger Bier brand. Its core range includes the naturally cloudy Brunnenbier, the pale Saukalt, the Dorfbräu export, the Stiefel-Pils, the mild Keltengold lager, and a Helles. It also offers radler beer mixes such as halb/halb lemon and halb/halb blood orange, seasonal beers including Osterhäsle, Meister-Bock, Maiböckle, Erntebier, Winterbier, and Sommerbier, plus a Spezial Weißbier Hefe hell wheat beer and an alcohol-free 'Ohne' beer. A distinctive specialty is the Brunnenbier, named after the village fountain from which the beer was tapped in 1988 for the inauguration of the Maierhof. Other specialties include the Dorfbräu, Stiefelpils, and the multiple-award-winning Saukalt. Since 2021, the brewery has held an exceptional permit from the Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart to produce Brotbier (bread beer), in which part of the malt is replaced by bread leftovers from local bakeries. This permit is required because adding bread does not comply with the Reinheitsgebot (German beer purity law). During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the brewery temporarily produced ethanol for pharmacies in the region to help meet increased demand for high-percentage alcohol used in disinfectants. The brewery is active in its local community, hosting the Gruibinger Brauerei-Fest since 1995, always held on Mother's Day, and the Gruibinger Bockbier-Anstich since 1997, held on the Saturday before the first Advent. Its beers are regularly evaluated and awarded by the German Agricultural Society (DLG), with numerous Gold prizes in 2020 and 2021, as well as a Silver at Meininger's International Craft Beer Award 2019 for the Saukalt. The brewery remains a family business, with Hans-Dieter Hilsenbeck and his son Christoph, the 12th generation, serving as master brewers.

Lammbrauerei Hilsenbeck was founded in 1728 by the Allmendinger family in Gruibingen, a village in the Landkreis Göppingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. After the death of the brewer, his widow married Johannes Hilsenbeck from Feldstetten, and the brewery has remained in the Hilsenbeck family to this day. The brewery's logo is based on the Gruibingen municipal coat of arms and depicts a golden ram's horn, reflecting the 'Lamm' (lamb) in its name. A notable specialty is the Brunnenbier, named after the village fountain from which the beer was tapped in 1988 for the inauguration of the Maierhof. Other specialties include the Dorfbräu, Stiefelpils, and the multiple-award-winning Saukalt. Seasonal beers include Osterhäsle, Meister-Bock, Erntebier, and Winterbier. Since 2021, the brewery has held an exceptional permit from the Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart to produce Brotbier (bread beer), in which part of the malt is replaced by bread leftovers from local bakeries. This permit is required because adding bread does not comply with the Reinheitsgebot (German beer purity law). During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the brewery temporarily produced ethanol for pharmacies in the region to help meet increased demand for high-percentage alcohol used in disinfectants. The brewery is active in the local community. In 1995, the first Gruibinger Brauerei-Fest was held, and it has since taken place every year on Mother's Day. In 1997, the first Gruibinger Bockbier-Anstich was held, and it has since taken place on the Saturday before the first Advent. The brewery regularly submits its beers for evaluation and awards by the German Agricultural Society (DLG). In 2020 and 2021, numerous beers received DLG Gold prizes, including the Brunnenbier, Saukalt, Dorfbräu, Stiefel-Pils, Sommerbier, Helles, Osterhäsle, Winterbier, and Halb/Halb Naturradler. In 2019, the Saukalt received a Silver award at Meininger's International Craft Beer Award. The brewery remains a family business. Current master brewers are Hans-Dieter Hilsenbeck and his son Christoph, representing the 12th generation.

• 2021

  Received exceptional permit from Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart to produce Brotbier (bread beer).

• 2021

  Multiple beers received DLG Gold prizes, including Sommerbier, Helles, Dorfbräu, Saukalt, Stiefel-Pils, Brunnenbier, Osterhäsle, and Halb/Halb Naturradler.

• 2020

  Temporarily produced ethanol for regional pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 2020

  Multiple beers received DLG Gold prizes, including Brunnenbier Naturtrüb, Winterbier, Dorfbräu Export, and Saukalt.

• 2019

  Gruibinger Saukalt awarded Silver at Meininger's International Craft Beer Award.

• 1997

  First Gruibinger Bockbier-Anstich held, now annually on the Saturday before the first Advent.

• 1995

  First Gruibinger Brauerei-Fest held, now annually on Mother's Day.

• 1988

  Brunnenbier tapped from the village fountain for the inauguration of the Maierhof.

• 1728

  Founded by the Allmendinger family in Gruibingen.

Traditional family-owned regional brewery emphasizing local identity, craft, and community events.

• Gruibinger Brunnenbier

  Naturally cloudy beer, a specialty named after the village fountain.

• Gruibinger Saukalt

  Pale beer, multiple award-winning.

• Gruibinger Dorfbräu

  Pale export beer.

• Gruibinger Stiefel-Pils

  Pale, finely bitter Pilsner.

• Gruibinger Keltengold

  Mild pale lager beer.

• Gruibinger Helles

  Pale lager beer.

• Gruibinger halb/halb Zitrone

  Beer mix with low alcohol and lemon flavor.

• Gruibinger halb/halb Blutorange

  Beer mix with low alcohol and blood orange flavor.

• Gruibinger Osterhäsle

  Strong Märzen, seasonal.

• Gruibinger Meister-Bock

  Dark bock beer, seasonal.

• Gruibinger Maiböckle

  Naturally cloudy beer, seasonal.

• Gruibinger Erntebier

  Strong beer, seasonal.

• Gruibinger Winterbier

  Dark beer, seasonal.

• Gruibinger Sommerbier

  Pale beer, seasonal.

• Gruibinger Spezial Weißbier Hefe hell

  Wheat beer.

• Gruibinger "Ohne" alkoholfrei

  Alcohol-free beer.

• Gruibinger Brotbier

  Bread beer made with bread leftovers, produced under exceptional permit since 2021.

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2. 2Lammbrauerei Hilsenbeck – Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3Wikidata entry Q107661243wikidata.org