Hausbrauerei Altstadthof

Whisky & Beer

In traditional copper kettles and wooden fermenting vats, about 6000 liters of beer is brewed each week in the Hausbrauerei. Brew master Reinhard Engel and his son Max place great value on preserving their craft, almost nothing is done here by machine. Not only is the brewing process personally managed by them, but also filling, labeling and washing the bottles takes place by hand in the Altstadthof – even when that sometimes requires a night shift. A total of 12 different types of beer make up the assortment of the Hausbrauerei, including classics such as Nuremberg Rotbeer, Kellerbeer and dark beer and seasonal beer varieties.

In addition to the many Nuremberg beer specialties, the Hausbrauerei Altstadthof is also known for its flavorful whisky. Since 2005, the first organic single malt whisky in Germany is made and aged in the Altstadthof’s own AYRER’s whisky distillery. The name AYRER’s comes from Ayrershof, the former name of the Altstadthof. Almost 550 casks of whisky with its strong malt character ripen in three storage areas (and another in the Neutor city wall). This malt is the taste that makes everything produced in the Altstadthof Brauerei instantly recognizable, gives it its own unique flavor.

Good to know: All products of the Nuremberg brewery are 100% organic origin – both beer and whisky. The Hausbrauerei Altstadthof was the first brewery in Germany to work exclusively with organic raw materials. To this end, the brewery has to go through an elaborate process to receive an official organic certification.