König Ludwig

König Ludwig Schlossbrauerei Kaltenberg is a Bavarian wheat beer brewery based at Schloss Kaltenberg in Upper Bavaria, Germany, producing an alcohol-free Weissbier alongside its core traditional range. The brewery is personally managed by HRH Prince Luitpold of Bavaria, a great-grandson of the last King of Bavaria, Ludwig III, and a member of the House of Wittelsbach. That royal lineage connects König Ludwig directly to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516, issued by Prince Luitpold's ancestor Duke Wilhelm IV, a standard the brewery maintains as part of its identity today. Distribution has been handled since 2001 through a joint venture with the Warsteiner Group, giving König Ludwig a broad international retail footprint across mainstream and specialist channels.

The alcohol-free Weissbier is produced by dealcoholisation, meaning the beer is brewed to full strength and the alcohol is then carefully removed. The brewery describes its process as particularly gentle, designed to preserve the fruity, fresh aromas characteristic of a traditional Bavarian wheat beer. The drink is positioned as isotonic, which means its mineral composition is calibrated to match the body's natural fluid balance, making it a practical choice for fitness-focused drinkers who want a traditional wheat beer character around exercise.

The estate at Kaltenberg also hosts the Kaltenberg Knight Tournament, a medieval festival Prince Luitpold founded in 1979 that has since grown into one of the largest events of its kind in the world, extending the brewery's identity well beyond its brewing programme. The core range spans traditional Bavarian styles: Weissbier, Dunkel, and Hell, with the alcohol-free variant available through specialist alcohol-free retailers.

The Collection

Weissbier Alkoholfrei