The Spessart is a German low mountain range that attracts countless holidaymakers every year with its extensive mixed forests, magnificent castles and picturesque churches. A well-developed network of hiking trails runs through the entire region and leads past vineyards, medieval fortifications, sections of the Limes and idyllic villages. Large parts of the Spessart are designated nature reserves and are home to an abundance of animal and plant species. The Spessart probably gets its name from a local bird: it is assumed that the word is a combination of the earlier names for woodpecker and forest. The Spechtswald is a place of peace and relaxation, which is not least due to its numerous restaurants and beer gardens. After a hearty hike you can, for example, refresh yourself in the Spessart brewery in Kreuzwertheim.
Kreuzwertheim lies between Aschaffenburg and Würzburg and has previously been a focal point for thirsty and hungry travelers. The Spessart brewery goes back to the Gasthaus zum Goldenen Löwen. This pub was first mentioned in a document in 1741 and has been brewing there since 1809. After 21 years of brewing, the mash paddle was hung up again. It was not until 1887 that the brewery was reopened under the leadership of Johann Leonhard Lutz. Because some parts of the old brewing system were sold, Johann had to improvise: an old wash tub served as a brewing kettle, and a disused press was quickly converted into a refrigerated ship. The foundation stone for the Spessart brewery was laid. The company got its current name and logo with the green woodpecker in the 1970s. The colorful bird reflects love of home and pride in the region's vibrant flora and fauna. However, these principles are not only found in the heraldic animal: the team also places great emphasis on regionality in production. The water is drawn from local wells, farmers from the immediate area contribute the grain and the hops come from Franconia.
The hand-picked raw materials are processed into the finest beer, taking into account the strict rules of the Bavarian Purity Law. As a traditional brewery, Spassart cares about craft: the brewing art of its ancestors and a treasure trove of tried-and-tested recipes ensure top-class beer. Maturation in the cool cellar gives the brewed pieces the finishing touch. The brewery's range includes classic and seasonal festival beers as well as a range of non-alcoholic soft drinks. The creations represent the Spessart and its attractions with thematically appropriate names, rustic design and the typical down-to-earth nature of the region.
Spessart-Brauerei GmbH
Junkergasse 2
97892 Kreuzwertheim
Deutschland 
