There has always been a touch of adventure in the air in the Hanseatic cities of northern Germany. The cities on the sea were the hub of shipping traffic, the scene of lively trade and the home of wealthy citizens. According to legend, in the Hanseatic cities one found not only respected citizens and sailors, but also all sorts of adventurers and ne'er-do-wells. With Stralsund and the neighboring island of Rügen, one in particular is often mentioned in the same breath: the pirate Klaus Störtebeker.
As far as we know, the alleged pirate did not found his own brewery, but there is a brewery in Stralsund that bears his infamous name. Störtebeker Brauspezialitäten is a brewery from Stralsund that dates back to the Hanseatic era and the heavy shipping traffic between Stralsund and Denmark, Norway and England. The fine beer from the Hanseatic city was shipped around the world and, along with other goods, ensured that Stralsund became a wealthy trading city. Back then called the “Stralsundische Vereinsbrauerei”, the company supplied thirsty people far beyond the borders of Stralsund. A cooling machine ensured a significant increase in quality and consequently also in sales. At the end of the 19th century, beer in many parts of Germany was still cooled in ice cellars and could only be kept fresh when temperatures were low. The electric cooling machines put an end to this misery and made fresh beer possible all year round. This development resulted in the brewery expanding and the Second World War was initially unable to put a stop to the successful streak. Only the planned economy and the associated restrictions caused the curve to sink slightly. The brewery survived these times and experienced a small renaissance in 2010. With new momentum, big plans and the old traditions in mind, the brewery was turned inside out. They modernized, developed concepts and gave the project a new name: The Störtebeker Braumanufaktur was born!
As a member of the Free Brauer, the Störtebeker Braumanufaktur is committed to the community's high standards of values and always strives for the highest quality. The Free Brewers are a group of private breweries that operate independently of corporations. This independence ensures maximum transparency and control over the entire brewing process. Diversity is another principle that is held high at Störtebeker. In addition to traditional beers and classics, the Stralsund brewery's range also includes modern craft beers and experimental beer styles. What all beers have in common is quality: the top priority and driving force is the pursuit of outstanding quality. Taste, freshness and character are mandatory.
The Störtebeker Braumanufaktur is a company with an awareness of tradition and craftsmanship and the home of excellent beers.
Störtebeker Braumanufaktur GmbH
Greifswalder Chaussee 84-85
18439 Stralsund
Deutschland 
