Every year, a special committee of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food names twelve German breweries as the best in the country. The Federal Honorary Award is highly coveted and is one of the highest national awards that Germany's breweries can receive. The Engel beer manufacturer from Crailsheim is one of the award-winning breweries and was named one of the twelve best breweries in Germany for the 9th time in 2021. A great honor that the brewers have earned with hard work, passion and their outstanding beers.

Heavenly beer from Engel

Before the brewery could win any prizes, however, it had to establish itself first. The first undocumented mention of the brewery was in 1738, when beer output was still measured in buckets. The Fach family took over the Goldener Engel almost 150 years later and brought the first steam engine with them. Technical progress continued until the brewery fell victim to the turbulence of the Second World War and was completely destroyed. With renewed courage and unyielding passion, the Fach family emerged from the crisis and began rebuilding at a new location. Over the following years, the brewery was continually updated with the latest technology and grew in proportion to the increasing demand for good beer. Before the brewery spread its feelers out into the wider world, it caused a small sensation in Germany: the Engel beer factory was the first brewery in the country to bottle and sell ready-mixed shandy. Since then, the beer factory's good reputation has spread far beyond Germany's borders.

Award-winning quality with a regional touch

To this day, the Fach family is at the helm of the Engel brewery and is leading the company into the future with enthusiasm and dedication. In addition to the outstanding quality of their beers, the region is also close to their hearts: the manufacturer's traditional beer specialties are made from selected raw materials. The south of Germany is built on fertile soil and is home to countless areas where the finest barley and aromatic hops are grown. The Fach family maintains close personal contacts with their farmers and sources their hops and barley exclusively from the region. They have also recently launched a collection of exclusive organic beers that are certified with the organic seal and are made from raw materials grown in controlled organic farming. The beer manufacturer's range includes a colorful mix of traditional beer styles, seasonal specialties and non-alcoholic variants.

Discover the fine beers from the Engel beer manufacturer here and find your favorite in our hand-picked range!