The Ruhrpott is on the rise! For a long time, the Ruhr area was considered the ugliest corner of Germany due to coal mining and hard coal deposits. Even though the region is the most densely populated in the country, no one wanted to go there. And certainly not on vacation! The Pott is now working on bringing its beautiful sides to the outside world and showing people from the rest of Germany what it has to offer. For example, craft beer!
The young craft brewery Mücke is committed to more beer culture in the West. Michael Kesseböhmer and Dennis Pfahl come from Essen and want to revive the once rich beer tradition of their homeland. Under the Mücke Craft Beer label they brew old classics with a new coat of paint. The name of their brewery is based on the area: until recently, the mined coal was transported not by machines but by powerful mine horses. The animals worked underground until around the middle of the last century, transporting the black gold from A to B. The last horse at the Zollverein mine was called Mücke - a name that stuck in Dennis's mind. When it came to naming their brand, Michael and Dennis wanted something regional and Mücke came to mind. They liked the beautiful contrast between the sheer power of the horse and the feather-light elegance of the insect. A hammer, iron and a wreath of hop cones rounded off the logo and sealed the name. The Ruhr area is close to their hearts, which is why they want to spread the word about good craft beer there and use it to promote a better reputation for their home.
Dennis and Michael are not trained master brewers, but simply enthusiastic beer drinkers. The idea of brewing came to them over a beer together and they quickly equipped themselves with a small brewing system for home and got started. The transition between hobby and part-time brewing was fluid: with increasing experience, the brews got better and better and word about their beer got around. The Trinkhalle in Bochum was the first place where he sold her beer. Since then, the two of them have been brewing their creations in Liebhardt's private brewery with their friend Frank. Not only does he support them with his space, he also gives the two newcomers valuable tips and shares his experience with them. The beer that is created in this community gives you an insight into the Ruhr area of today and tastefully combines modernity and tradition.
