Hacklberg

Did you ever hear of a beer so good, it’s brewed on hallowed ground? Well, Hacklberg brewery in Passau isn’t quite on hallowed ground, but it’s close. It’s been brewing beer since 1675. That’s a long time. Hacklberg is more than just a brewery. It’s a survivor. It has seen Passau through thick and thin. Imagine Passau in the 17th century. The Thirty Years’ War had just ended. Europe was in shambles. Yet, here in Passau, Hacklberg started brewing beer, offering a bit of normalcy and comfort. Hacklberg also carries the torch of another brewery, Innstadt. Since 2014 Innstadt, once a rival across the Inn River, has been part of the Hacklberg family. So when you enjoy a beer from Hacklberg, you’re also tasting a bit of Innstadt’s history. It’s like a two-for-one deal, a beer merger made in heaven. Hacklberg has seen a lot of history flow by, just like the three rivers that meet here in Passau. The brewery has seen wars, plagues, and probably a few beer festivals or two. Through it all, Hacklberg has kept brewing, offering a constant source of refreshment and community spirit. It’s a testament to Bavarian brewing tradition, sticking to the purity law of 1516 using just water, barley, and hops. So next time you raise a glass of Hacklberg, remember its enduring legacy. It’s a taste of history.