Brauerei Päffgen

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Could a brewery be a time machine? At Brauerei Päffgen, it feels like stepping back to 1883. That’s the year Hermann Päffgen, the brewery’s founder, first opened its doors. You might be surprised to learn Brauerei Päffgen wasn’t always at this location. It started in the historic Rubens-Haus in Sternengasse. Just a year later, it moved here to Friesenstrasse. This bustling street, close to the newly developed Cologne Ring Roads, was the perfect spot for a brewery. Imagine horse-drawn carriages rumbling past as patrons enjoyed their Päffgen Kölsch. The brewery’s history isn’t all beer and cheer. World War II brought devastation to Cologne, and Brauerei Päffgen wasn’t spared. The air raid of March 2nd, 1945, left the brewery in ruins. But like a true Kölsch spirit, it persevered, reopening its doors on Easter Monday, 1949. Today, Brauerei Päffgen stands as a testament to resilience and tradition. It’s a place where you can enjoy a freshly brewed Kölsch, brewed according to the German Beer Purity Law of 1516, just like it was over a century ago. So raise your glass to Brauerei Päffgen. May its legacy continue to quench the thirst of generations to come.

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