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- 2024 -

Berlin, 24.04.2024


- The Federal Honorary Award in Gold -

We are Brewery of the Year

Pure joy in Maxlrain: On April 24th, we were honored with the Federal Award of Merit in Gold by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and now hold the title "Germany's Brewery of the Year" for this year. Additionally, our brewmaster was named "Brewmaster of the Year." Federal Minister Cem Özdemir (right) presented the medal and certificate.

Maxlrain, 20.04.2024


- Range of products -

A new look for our
"Schnackl beers"

As of now, our dark SCHLOSS WEISSE and our naturally cloudy KELLERBIER Schloss Trunk are available in a new look and in our classic crown cap bottle. Why? We explain it to you here.

Berlin / Maxlrain, 10.04.2024


- Awards 2024 -

12x DLG GOLD awards

2024 dürfen wir uns erneut mit unserer Braumannschaft über 12 DLG-Goldmedaillen freuen. Alle 12 zur DLG-Prüfung eingereichten Biere wurden mit Bestnoten und Gold ausgezeichnet:
Schloss Gold, Helles, Maxl.Das Helle!, Zwickl Max, Schwarzbier, Pils, Leo Weisse, Schloss Trunk, Schloss Weisse, Jubilator, Festbier und Kirtabier.

Maxlrain, 02.04.2024


- Assortment -

NEW: Our Zwicklbier in a new look

As of now, our popular naturally cloudy and unfiltered Zwickl Max is available in a new format and a new look: the MAXL ZWICKL in the rounded 0.33L Euro bottle in the blue MAXL crate and with a casual pull-off closure.

- 2023 -

Maxlrain, 10.11.2023


- Awards 2023 -

Certification as a
Slow Brewer

The Maxlrain Castle Brewery has been accepted as one of only 32 European breweries into the circle of Slow Brewers. Brewmaster Sepp Kronast and his team successfully passed the demanding auditing process. Therefore, we are now entitled to bear the "Slow Brewing" certificate.

Berlin / Maxlrain, 22.06.2023


- Awards 2023 -

Federal Honorary Award
in Silver

For the 16th consecutive time, we have received the Federal Award of Merit, this year even in Silver. This makes us the second most awarded brewery in Germany and the most awarded in Upper Bavaria.

The award is given to only 12 breweries for the best results in the DLG competition. There are almost 1,500 breweries in Germany overall.

Maxlrain, 05.05.2023


- 05.2023 to 04.2024 -

Maxlrainer Newspaper

In 2024, we can rejoice with our brewing team over 12 DLG gold medals. All 12 beers submitted for DLG testing received top marks and were awarded gold.
Schloss Gold, Helles, Maxl.Das Helle!, Maxl Zwickl, Schwarzbier, Pils, Leo Weisse, Schloss Trunk, Schloss Weisse, Jubilator, Festbier and Kirtabier.

Maxlrain, 23.02.2023


- News from the brewery -

Our new bottling plant

Since January, our new bottling plant has been up and running. We completed this project in just one year - the largest investment in our brewery's recent history. Take a tour with our brewmaster, Josef Kronast.

Maxlrain, 03.02.2023


- Awards 2023 -

Awarded with 12 DLG Gold medals

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In 2023, we can once again rejoice with our brewing team over 12 DLG gold medals. All 12 beers submitted for DLG testing received top marks and were awarded gold.
Schloss Gold, Helles, Maxl.Das Helle!, Maxl Zwickl, Schwarzbier, Pils, Leo Weisse, Schloss Trunk, Schloss Weisse, Jubilator, Festbier and Kirtabier.

- 2022 -

Maxlrain, 23.02.2022


- Awards 2022 -

12x DLG GOLD awards

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In 2022, we can celebrate with our brewing team again as all 12 beers submitted for DLG testing received top marks and were awarded gold medals.
Schloss Gold, Helles, Maxl.Das Helle!, Maxl Zwickl, Schwarzbier, Pils, Leo Weisse, Schloss Trunk, Schloss Weisse, Jubilator, Festbier and Kirtabier.

Berlin, 26.04.2022


- Awards 2022 -

Federal Honorary Award

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For the 15th consecutive time, Schlossbrauerei Maxlrain has been awarded the Federal Award of Merit due to its outstanding performance in the DLG competition. Only 12 out of over 600 German breweries were honored again this year.

- 2021 -

Maxlrain, 15.07.2021


- Awards 2021 -

Federal Honorary Award
in Silver

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For the 14th consecutive time, Schlossbrauerei Maxlrain receives the Federal Award of Merit, this year in Silver. Thus, the brewery ranks 2nd among all 12 awarded breweries and is also the most highly awarded brewery in all of Upper Bavaria.

Maxlrain, 10.03.2021


- Awards 2021 -

12x DLG GOLD awards

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Also in 2021, we can rejoice with our brewing team, as all 12 Maxlrainer beers submitted to the DLG were awarded GOLD.
Schloss Gold, Helles, Maxl.Das Helle, Zwickl Max, Schwarzbier, Pils, Leo Weisse, Schloss Trunk, Schloss Weisse, Jubilator, Festbier und Kirtabier

- 2020 -

Maxlrain, 10.07.2020


- Awards 2020 -

Federal Honorary Award

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For the 13th consecutive time, we are delighted to receive the Federal Award of Merit. In 2020, we were the only brewery in Upper Bavaria to receive this distinction. Furthermore, no brewery has been awarded this highest honor in the German brewing industry. Unfortunately, due to Corona, there was no ceremonial presentation in Berlin this year.

Maxlrain, 10.03.2021


- Awards 2020 -

12x DLG GOLD awards

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Also in 2020, we can rejoice with our brewing team, as all 12 Maxlrainer beers submitted to the DLG were awarded GOLD.
Schloss Gold, Helles, Maxl.Das Helle, Zwickl Max, Schwarzbier, Pils, Leo Weisse, Schloss Trunk, Schloss Weisse, Jubilator, Festbier und Kirtabier