Located at the gateway to the picturesque Franconian Switzerland, one thing is expected of the traditional brewery above all: brewing tradition. The fact that a long-established brewery has broken away from the stuffiness of old times and is a top player in the modern craft beer scene may surprise some beer drinkers. The Rittmayer brewery is one of the oldest breweries in the Forchheim district and offers both classics and seasonal specialties and craft beer specialties. It manages to combine tradition and modernity like hardly any other brewery.

Tradition with vision

A brewing tradition that has lasted for centuries and is nevertheless constantly in flux – that is the credo of the Rittmayer brewery in Hallerndorf in Upper Franconia. The family business can look back on an eventful brewing history dating back to 1422. But instead of resting on its laurels and clinging to dusty traditions, Hallerndorf is always at the cutting edge. Alongside traditional classics there are modern brewing products. The Bitter line, for example: with beers such as Rittmayer Bitter 42 or Rittmayer Bitter 58, it is one of the small brewery's most popular products. "In vino veritas" is a thing of the past; today people philosophize over a malty-sweet, light Bock. Or while drinking the award-winning Smoky George , which represents the strong character of the Upper Franconian craft beer movement. It was developed in collaboration with the Nuremberg Whisky Club and is characterized by a gentle, not at all ham-like smoky aroma. For those who only like traditional beer styles, the Rittmayer brewery offers 13 different varieties, ranging from country beer to wheat bock . Enjoy!

Craftsmanship in a new guise

The Rittmayer brewery has treated itself to a little change of scenery with its newly designed labels: old and new classics shine in a new guise and thus also appeal to younger customers. Of course, this does not change the principles that the traditional brewery has adhered to for over 500 years. The Bavarian Purity Law is an irrefutable authority for the brewers of the Rittmayer brewery and a seal of quality that they are happy to adhere to. Brewer Georg Rittmayer comes from a long line of brewers and has high quality standards for his products. Despite all the love for craftsmanship and tradition, a certain modernity is still indispensable. At the Rittmayers, this appears in the form of a sophisticated energy concept that enables the brewery to do without fossil fuels. Beer for the environment, that's how we like it!