Znojemský městský pivovar

Znojemský městský pivovar is a Czech beer brand associated with the brewing tradition of Znojmo (German: Znaim) in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. The name refers to the town's municipal brewing tradition, which dates back to medieval brewing rights. The town received Vienna city rights in 1278, which included the right to brew and sell beer. Over the centuries, brewing in Znojmo was carried out by the civic brewery and later by the Znaimer Brauerei und Malzfabrik, which became the Hostan brewery in the 20th century. The Hostan brand was owned by Heineken subsidiary Starobrno, and after the Znojmo brewery closed in 2009, production moved to Brno. The modern Znojemský městský pivovar brand appears to be a revival or continuation of the town's brewing name, but specific details about its current operations, ownership, and product range are not available in the existing evidence. The official website domain pivovarznojmo.cz currently displays a shop-closed notice, indicating that the online store is no longer operating. The brand's current status and commercial activity therefore remain unclear.

The brewing history of Znojmo (Znaim) dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1278, the town was granted Viennese city rights, which included the right to brew and serve beer. By the 17th century, two civic breweries operated in the town. In 1619, the town council attempted to restrict citizens' wine-serving rights to improve the economic viability of the breweries, but a complaint by citizens was decided in their favor in 1626. Around 1669 or 1677, the council prohibited citizens from consuming wine or beer at the provostry of Pöltenberg. In 1720, the two breweries gave up due to competition from cheap local wine. That same year, the town council decided to build its own brewery in the former stables of the Znojmo Castle, which had become city property in 1710. The brewery was expanded with an addition on the north side and a garden between the brewery and the Räuberturm (Robber Tower), which collapsed in 1892. In 1861, the brewery was acquired by the Maural family and rebuilt between 1864 and 1872 according to plans by Josef Unger, expanding southward. Further modernization followed under brewmaster Josef Schweighofer. From 1885, a second brewery existed under Rudolf Wotzilka, which was enlarged in 1890 and switched to steam brewing in 1900. After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the new state border south of the town caused both Znojmo breweries to lose markets in Lower Austria. In 1923, the Wotzilka brewery ceased beer production and focused on malt production. In the same year, it merged with the Maural brewery in Znojmo Castle to form Znaimer Brauerei und Malzfabrik, Aktiengesellschaft. In the interwar period, the brewery employed about 90 people and produced around 50,000 hectoliters annually, selling beer as far as Brno, Mikulov, and even Bratislava. The malthouse in the former Wotzilka brewery was expanded and electrified, producing malt for own use and export to Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Austria. After 1945, the company was nationalized. After the Velvet Revolution, the brewery was privatized as Hostan and became owned by Starobrno, which in turn was owned by Heineken. In June 2009, the closure of the brewery and the transfer of Hostan beer production to Brno was announced and subsequently carried out. The poor accessibility of the Znojmo location through the historic city center was cited as one reason for the closure. The modern Znojemský městský pivovar brand appears to be a revival of the city's brewing name, but its current status and operations are not documented in the available evidence.

• 2009

  Closure of Hostan brewery in Znojmo announced in June; production moved to Brno.

• 1945

  Brewery nationalized after World War II.

• 1923

  Wotzilka brewery ceases beer production; merges with Maural brewery to form Znaimer Brauerei und Malzfabrik, Aktiengesellschaft.

• 1900

  Wotzilka brewery switches to steam brewing.

• 1885

  Second brewery established under Rudolf Wotzilka.

• 1864

  Rebuilding of the brewery begins according to plans by Josef Unger (completed 1872).

• 1861

  Brewery acquired by the Maural family.

• 1720

  Two civic breweries cease operations; town council decides to build a municipal brewery in Znojmo Castle stables.

• 1626

  Citizens' complaint against restrictions decided in their favor.

• 1619

  Town council attempts to restrict citizens' wine-serving rights to support breweries.

• Znojmo granted Viennese city rights, including the right to brew and serve beer.

Product categories. Beer

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