When was the oldest still active brewery in the world founded?

Since 1040 beer has been brewed on the Weihenstephan hill in Freising, Germany. Behind the ancient walls of the brewery hides modern technology which of brewing process based on pure science. This innovative strength and nearly a thousand years of brewing experience creates premium beer of the highest possible quality.

Interestingly, this brewery is owned by the state and is highly respected in the brewery world. And this is not surprising!

More Info: us.weihenstephaner.com

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Michael Weiss

It has be good with the name of Weiss in front of it.

Terence Tomes

I lived in Germany for 4 years and there was nothing better than Weissbeer with a slice of lemon on a warm summer day

Wendy Petty

John McLardie, pray tell what was the clue?

Grant McIntosh

John McLardie, What are you talking about ? What clue ?

dmarkc

Jeff Lupetin, they have to. Might be some good bock bier.

dmarkc

John McLardie, show your math.

Alex Markin

An addition to my beer imbibing bucket list.

Jennifer Dyster

well i have seen an earlier date for this winery the beer is sold in Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills South Australia

deborahpmercer

My technique of "go for the earliest" didn't work this time

John McLardie

I'm astounded. The clue is in the question. The monastery was founded in 725; the brewery some 20 years later but has only been in CONTINUOUS operation since 1040.

John McLardie

Edward Janicki, the clue is in the question. The monastery was founded in 725; the brewery some 20 years later but has only been in CONTINUOUS operation since 1040.

John McLardie

Mark Ruisz, the clue is in the question. The monastery was founded in 725; the brewery some 20 years later but has only been in CONTINUOUS operation since 1040.

John McLardie

Bill Coe, the clue is in the question. The monastery was founded in 725; the brewery some 20 years later but has only been in CONTINUOUS operation since 1040.

John McLardie

Moira Low, the clue is in the question. The monastery was founded in 725; the brewery some 20 years later but has only been in CONTINUOUS operation since 1040.