Schlossbrauerei Schwarzbach

Schlossbrauerei Schwarzbach is a German brewery based in Schwarzbach, Thuringia. It presents itself as the oldest brewery in the Thuringian Forest, tracing brewing activity in Schwarzbach back to a document from 1400, while the construction of a brewery building dates to 1720. The brewery produces a range of beers, including its specialties Raubritter Dunkel (a Schwarzbier) and Sonnen-Weisse (described as the only Weizenbier in the region), as well as pils, bock, and lemonades. In recent years it has added a Helles to its range and invested in a new bottle-cleaning facility from GM Getränketechnik in Gera, Thuringia, described as its largest investment in the last ten years. The brewery remains active and participates in local events such as the Merbelsrod fire brigade anniversary.

Schlossbrauerei Schwarzbach is located in Schwarzbach, Thuringia, Germany. The brewery presents itself as the oldest brewery in the Thuringian Forest, citing a document from 1400 that establishes brewing activity in Schwarzbach. The construction of a brewery building is dated to 1720. Over the centuries, the brewery has maintained a traditional product line while adapting to modern market demands. Its specialties include Raubritter Dunkel, a Schwarzbier, and Sonnen-Weisse, described as the only Weizenbier in the region. The brewery also produces pils, bock, and lemonades. In the 2020s, it introduced a Helles to its range and invested in a new bottle-cleaning facility from GM Getränketechnik in Gera, Thuringia, which it described as its largest investment in the last ten years. The brewery remains active in the regional market and participates in local community events.

• 2026

  Participation in the Merbelsrod fire brigade anniversary on 6–7 June.

• 1720

  Construction of a brewery building.

• 1400

  Document establishes brewing activity in Schwarzbach.

Traditional regional brewery emphasizing its long history as the oldest brewery in the Thuringian Forest.

• Helles

  Gold-yellow in color, soft, mild and slightly malty in taste, naturally fresh and drinkable, available in 0.5 l bottles and kegs.

• Raubritter Dunkel

  A Schwarzbier, one of the brewery's specialties.

• Sonnen-Weisse

  A Weizenbier, described as the only one in the region.

• Pils

  A pilsner beer produced by the brewery.

• Bock

  A bock beer produced by the brewery.

• Lemonades

  Non-alcoholic lemonades produced by the brewery.

1. 1Schlossbrauerei Schwarzbach official websiteschlossbrauerei-schwarzbach.de
2. 2Wikidata entry for Schlossbrauerei Schwarzbachwikidata.org
3. 3French Wikipedia article on Schloßbrauerei Schwarzbachfr.wikipedia.org