Altenburger Brauerei GmbH

The Altenburger Brauerei GmbH, founded in 1871 in the eastern Thuringian city of Altenburg, is a historic and traditional brewery known for its high quality, regional ties, and independent corporate structure.

The company offers a diverse range of beer types, including Altenburger Premium Pils, Altenburger Hell, Altenburger Bock, Festbier, Kellerbier, and seasonal beers like Sommerhell and Winterbier. These beers are known for their excellent quality and have received numerous national and international awards, such as at the Falstaff Beer Trophy 2024, where all submitted beers scored over 90 points[5].

The Altenburger Brauerei is a family-owned business run by Andreas, Bastian, and Anna Leikeim. The name Altenburger promises not only outstanding quality but also a commitment to honesty, independence, and regional ties. The company is dedicated to promoting the regional economy and culture and supports local sports and cultural associations[2][3][4].

The Altenburger Brauerei places a strong emphasis on sustainability and regional responsibility. It employs over 50 staff and offers training positions for young people, which was recognized by the award as a TOP Training Company 2022 by the IHK Ostthüringen. The brewery sources its raw materials, particularly hops, from local farmers, contributing to the strengthening of the regional economy. Additionally, the company maintains a museum dedicated to the history of beer and regional brewing art, highlighting the importance of brewing tradition in the region[2][3][4].

Despite its long tradition, the Altenburger Brauerei remains innovative and adaptable. After a period of economic difficulties in the past, the company, under the leadership of the Leikeim family, has gained new momentum and taken modern measures to preserve and develop brewing art. The brewery has revamped its brand presence and focuses on resealable swing-top bottles and regional advertising to strengthen its presence in Central Germany[3][4].

The Altenburger Brauerei GmbH is thus not only a producer of excellent beer but also an important part of the regional identity and economy in Altenburg. Its combination of traditional brewing art, innovative approaches, and strong commitment to the region makes it an outstanding example of responsible and quality-oriented entrepreneurship.

• 1 - https://www.agrarmarketing-thueringen.de/unternehmen-produkte/?tx_tamcustomerdb_tamcustomerdb%5Bcompany%5D=1209&tx_tamcustomerdb_tamcustomerdb%5Baction%5D=singleview&tx_tamcustomerdb_tamcustomerdb%5Bcontroller%5D=Customerdbfe&cHash=15feebe4cee672e1a1328b1cf6fac830
• 2 - https://www.brauerei-altenburg.de
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altenburger_Brauerei
• 4 - https://bierothek.de/brauereien/altenburger
• 5 - https://www.brauerei-altenburg.de/news-footer-de