The Rothaus brewery is not only the home of the famous Tannenzäpfles, but also Germany's highest brewery. At an altitude of around 1000 meters, the brewery has been producing the finest beer for more than 200 years.
The roots of the Rothaus brewery go back to the “Zum Roten Haus” restaurant. The business was founded in the 17th century, the brewery followed 100 years later and was operated by the Benedictine monastery of St. Blasien. In addition to the good view, the location offered numerous other advantages: the good spring water is ideal for brewing and the surrounding forests supplied the brewery's ovens with sufficient firewood. The brewery also became an important contact point on the major trade routes of the south. When the monastery was secularized 15 years later, the brewery fell into state hands and from then on bore the title “Grand Ducal Baden State Brewery Rothaus”. The Grand Duke was dropped at some point, the brewery kept the remaining name and is still called the Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus today. The change of ownership had no negative consequences on the sales success of the beer and so the brewery was not only modernized but also expanded. The progress of technology was unstoppable and Rothaus made good use of it: various machines simplified the production process and the brewery's own railway accelerated transport. Rothaus was on the rise, and even the two fires couldn't stop it. The brewery suffered major losses due to fire twice, but the passionate commitment of all employees and the will to succeed made it possible to rebuild and return to earlier times.
Ultimately, the big breakthrough came from Tannenzäpfle . In 1956, the brewery director Erwin Nägele decided to sell the Pils Tannenzäpfle in a size that was very unusual at the time. In the 1950s, most beers were sold in 0.7 liter bottles. Erwin Nägele wanted to establish a more practical size and brought the Tannenzäpfle onto the market in 0.33l bottles. The venture was rewarded with success and made the brewery known throughout the country. Since then, delicious beer with a sustainability concept has been brewed in the heart of the Upper Black Forest. Protecting the beautiful homeland is a matter close to the heart of the Rothaus team, which is integrated into everyday work with vigor and commitment. The brewery has been committed to environmental protection for years and is constantly reducing its ecological footprint. All electricity comes from renewable energies and is also green electricity. In addition to new, energy-efficient systems, a solar thermal system also ensures that CO2 consumption is reduced. The brewery is committed to living beer culture at all of its locations in Germany and spreads the enjoyment of Baden specialties far beyond the borders of Baden-Württemberg.
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Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus AG
Rothaus 1
79865 Grafenhausen-Rothaus
Deutschland 
