Establishment of Paulaner Brewery
- When
- 1634
- Where
- Munich
- Episodes
- 2
The Paulaner Brewery was established in Munich in 1634 by the Paulaner Order, the German name for the Order of Minims. The friars brewed at their Neudeck ob der Au Monastery, producing the strong beer Paulaner Salvator in accordance with the Purity Law of 1516.
Episodes
- Establishment of the Brewery
The Paulaner Order established a brewery in Munich in 1634.
- Civilian Brewers' Complaint
Civilian brewers complained to the Munich city council about monastery competition.
Background and detail
Founding Context. In 1634, the Paulaner Order of mendicant friars established a brewery in Munich. This order is identified in Germany as the Order of Minims. The establishment occurred within the city of Munich, the capital of Bavaria.
Brewing Practices. The monks at the Order's Neudeck ob der Au Monastery in Munich brewed a strong beer known as Paulaner Salvator. This production was conducted naturally according to the Purity Law of 1516. The brewery's output eventually became significant enough to rank among Germany's best-selling beers.
Local Reaction. As consumption of the monastery's beer increased among Munich residents, civilian brewers expressed dissatisfaction. On February 24, 1634, these brewers voiced complaints to the city council regarding the competition posed by the monastery's brewing activities. This highlights the early commercial tensions surrounding the establishment.
People involved
- Paulaner Order · Founders
- Order of Minims · Religious Order
Sources
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