With their love and passion for beer, the guys behind the young label Lieber Waldi almost surprised themselves a little. They knew that drinking beer was pure joy and experimenting in their own kitchen was great fun, but when they finally had their first bottle of beer in front of them, their happiness was overwhelming.

Brewing instead of drinking

Lieber Waldi was created during the Corona period. The two founders Julian Waldner and Dustin Liebenow suddenly had a lot of time on their hands due to short-time work and pandemic-related restrictions. They had a choice: should they spend their new free time drinking beer or brewing? The choice fell on brewing, even though one or two beers were certainly enjoyed in the process. They had brewed before, but now they had the chance to put their project through its paces. The two Cologne natives come from the Sülz district, which is affectionately called Veedel Sülz in the Cologne dialect. The local specialty is of course Kölsch, but even the most die-hard Kölsch fan wants something different in their beer glass every now and then. As true Cologne natives, Julian and Dustin can understand this dilemma and wanted to offer their esteemed fellow connoisseurs a befitting alternative to the classic. The first beer of the label that was just being created was produced in their own kitchen: The enthusiastic team brewed their first work and were so convinced that it was soon being served in the first pubs and bars in the Sülz district. Of course, this was not only due to Dustin and Julian's enthusiasm, but above all to the wonderful taste of their beer. Lieber Waldi was born and the brewing could begin.

Everything for the Dachshund

The unusual name of the label is not only derived from the enthusiasm for the dachshund itself, but also from the names of the founders. Liebenow and Waldner quickly became Lieber Waldi. Extremely apt, because Julian and Dustin are big fans of the dachshund: his zest for life, his daring nature and his cute sausage shape are simply adorable. A friend's dachshund Fredo served as inspiration and, according to legend, was the model when the brewery's logo was designed. When the first beer had been brewed and the first flood of compliments and praise had arrived, Dustin and Julian decided to make their brewery official. They began their wild life as cuckoo brewers and rented space from long-established breweries to produce their beer there with professional equipment. Since then, Lieber Waldi has stood for beers with character and taste.