Rothaus
Rothaus is a German brewery founded in 1791 in the Black Forest, operating at 1,000 metres above sea level in Baden-Württemberg and producing an alcohol-free range alongside its traditional beers. The brewery was established by Benedictine Monks under Prince-Abbot Martin Gerbert at what was then known as the "Inn of the Red House" and is one of the highest breweries in Germany.
The brewery passed into public ownership in 1806 and has traded as the Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus since 1918. Owned by the state of Baden-Württemberg, it is one of only two state-owned breweries in Germany.
Rothaus brews to the Reinheitsgebot, the German Beer Purity Law of 1516, using organic malt, a blend of Hallertau and Tettnang hops, two types of organic yeast, and water drawn from seven natural springs on site. The beers are unpasteurised and matured deep underground. In addition to lagers, wheat beers, and radlers, the brewery also produces whisky.
For its alcohol-free range, Rothaus uses a vacuum-assisted system that lowers the boiling point of alcohol to allow gentle removal, a method unique in Germany. The alcohol-free beers are brewed at a higher original gravity to preserve body and flavour through the dealcoholisation process, then re-carbonated before packaging. The range covers pilsners, wheat beers, and radlers.
Rothaus does not advertise on television or radio. The brewery aims to be climate positive by 2030, and its bottles can be recycled up to 40 times. Labels are fixed with an organic, milk-based glue.
At a Glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Price Point
- Mid-range
- Company
- Rothaus Brauerei
- Website
- www.rothaus.de
Ships to
Germany, UK, USA
The Collection
3 drinks
At a Glance
- Origin
- Germany
- Price Point
- Mid-range
- Company
- Rothaus Brauerei
- Website
- www.rothaus.de
Collection
3 drinks
