Brauhaus Faust
Culinary Artisans
Produktion: 
© 2025
Produktion: © 2025
The Faust Brewery in Miltenberg is one of Germany's oldest breweries, founded in 1654. It is renowned for its handcrafted beers that masterfully combine tradition with premium quality.
The brewery offers a wide range of beer styles, from classic Pilsners and malty specialties to creative craft beers. A particular highlight is the guided experience tours, where visitors can witness the art of brewing up close—leading through the brewhouse, the brewery tower, and the historic cellars.
The heart of the brewery: Copper brewing kettles
According to the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516, German breweries may only use water, malt, hops, and yeast. Yet, there are significant differences between breweries. At Brauhaus Faust, these differences stem from an uncompromising selection of ingredients and an artisanal approach. It is the attention to detail, passed down through generations, that makes these specialties famous far beyond the region.
From our campsite, a leisurely 30-minute stroll through the beautiful streets of Miltenberg brings us to the brewery shop. During the tour, we learned the "secrets" of a taste that has been perfected for nearly 400 years. It’s impressive to see how historic walls and modern technology form a perfect symbiosis here.
Precision in stainless steel: Modern cooling tanks
Regionality isn't just a buzzword here; it’s lived brewing culture. The barley and wheat malt come from Lower Franconia, and the hops from the famous gardens in Spalt, Tettnang, and the Hallertau. The water is sourced directly from Miltenberg, and the yeast comes from their own pure culture. These short transport distances guarantee a freshness you can taste in every sip.
A rare tradition maintained at Faust is open fermentation. The beer ferments in open, shallow vats, allowing bitter substances to be skimmed off by hand. This process, combined with Slow Brewing—where the beer matures for a full six weeks—gives Faust beer its exceptionally mild and harmonious character.
Pure tradition: Open fermentation in progress
Some exclusive craft beers even age for several months in the torch-lit rock cellar known as the "Faust Schatzkapelle" (Treasure Chapel), 30 meters underground. This produces a unique, well-rounded flavor profile. The brewery avoids artificial heat treatment, preserving the full body and delicate carbonation exactly as the brewmaster intended.
The Brewery Shop: A paradise for beer enthusiasts
Whether it's the classic Pilsner, the refreshing Hefe-Weizen, or the dark "Schwarzviertler," these beer specialties represent mastery in brewing. But the crown jewel is undoubtedly the wood-barrel-aged **Eisbock**. Twice a world champion at the World Beer Cup, it is rightfully considered one of the best strong beers in the world.
Cheers!
Liquid gold: Wooden barrels maturing in the historic cellars
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