Independent Lucerne brewing tradition since 1834 – Brauerei Eichhof brews classics, craft legends and non-alcoholic specialities.
Brauerei Eichhof AG
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About Brauerei Eichhof
Brauerei Eichhof AG, based in Lucerne, is one of the most traditional breweries in Switzerland. Its roots go back to 1834, when Johann Guggenbühler first brewed beer at the Brauerei zum Löwengarten on the old Zurichstrasse. In 1922, the Brauerei Spiess and the Bayerische Brauhaus of Heinrich Endemann on the Eichhof estate merged to form Vereinigte Luzerner Brauereien; since 3 December 1960 the company has borne the name Brauerei Eichhof. In Lucerne, eleven different beers are brewed, including classics such as Lager and Braugold, craft legends such as Kloster and Hubertus, as well as Radler and non-alcoholic variants. Keg filling takes place in Lucerne, while bottle filling has been carried out since 2013 at the sister brewery Calanda Bräu in Chur. The brewhouse at the Obergrundstrasse site was newly opened in 2004. Since 2008, the brewery has belonged to Heineken Switzerland AG and is primarily represented in Central Switzerland.
- Site
- Luzern
- Processes
- Beer brewing (brewhouse, brewery), Keg filling, Brewery tours, Events & sponsoring, Beverage market (Eichhof Getränkemarkt)
- Materials
- Beer brewing (brewhouse), Keg filling
- Founded
- 1834
- Industries
- Brewing industry, Beverage trade
- 01
Brewing in the brewhouse (water, hops, malt, yeast)
- 02
Keg filling in Lucerne
- 03
Bottle filling at Calanda Bräu in Chur
- 04
Delivery
Raw Materials & Brewing Process
Beer brewing (brewhouse)
In the 2004 brewhouse, eleven beer specialities are brewed from water, hops, malt and yeast.
Keg filling
Keg filling for the gastronomy sector of Central Switzerland remains at the parent company in Lucerne.
Locations
Lucerne
CHBrewery / Parent company (Obergrundstrasse 110)
- Materials
- Water, hops, malt, yeast
- Brewhouse (opened 2004)
Our Beers
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer brewing (brewhouse, brewery)Casting | – | – | – | – | Water, Hops, Malt, Yeast |
| Keg fillingJoining | – | – | – | – | Beer |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse | – | – | – | 2004 | Lucerne |
Additional services
History
- 1834
On 6 October, Johann Guggenbühler brews beer for the first time at the Brauerei zum Löwengarten on the old Zurichstrasse in Lucerne.
- 1878
Traugott Spiess takes over the Löwengarten brewery and makes it the largest brewery in the city of Lucerne.
- 1889
Heinrich Endemann builds his Bayerische Brauhaus on the Eichhof estate.
- 1899
The sole proprietorship Spiess is renamed Bierbrauerei Spiess AG.
- 1922
Merger of the two operations on the Eichhof site to form Vereinigte Luzerner Brauereien.
- 1960
On 3 December, the company receives its current name Brauerei Eichhof.
- 1983
Launch of Eichhof Braugold.
- 2003
Demolition of the old brewhouse; the current brewhouse is opened the following year.
- 2008
Sale of Eichhof Getränke AG to Heineken Switzerland AG for CHF 290 million (29 August).
- 2013
Bottle filling is relocated to Chur at Calanda Bräu, while keg filling remains in Lucerne.
- 2014
180th anniversary of Brauerei Eichhof.
- 2017
Launch of the Retro.