Independent private brewery that has been brewing Waldviertel beers according to a family recipe since 1410, now in its fifth generation.
Brauerei Schrems Karl Theodor Trojan
Schrems, Waldviertel (Lower Austria)New on Amplifa
About Brauerei Schrems
Brauerei Schrems is an independent private brewery in Schrems in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria, owned by the Trojan family, who have run the business for five generations. The brewery was first mentioned by name in 1410, when a city fire spared only the brewhouse. The beer range includes, among others, Bio Naturtrüb, Märzen, Kellerpils, Premium Lager, Doppelmalz, Hanf Bier, Roggen Bio Bier, Vienna IP as well as seasonal beers such as Osterbräu and Weihnachtsbräu. The entire brewing process is based on centuries-old family knowledge and is implemented with state-of-the-art technology. The raw materials are soft Waldviertel spring water, Mühlviertel aroma hops and brewing barley from the EZG eco-region Waldviertel, keeping regionality and sustainability at the forefront. Since 2021, the brewery has been a founding member of the Association of Independent Private Breweries of Austria.
- Site
- Schrems, Lower Austria
- Processes
- Beer brewing according to family recipe, Online shop (orders by telephone)
- Materials
- Waldviertel spring water, Mühlviertel aroma hops, Brewing barley from the EZG eco-region Waldviertel
- Certificates
- Regional raw materials and sustainable processes, Certification (ISO or similar)
- Founded
- 1410
- Industries
- Brewing industry, Beverage industry
- 01
Water extraction from Waldviertel spring water
- 02
Malting and brewing according to family recipe
- 03
Storage and maturing
- 04
Bottling
- 05
Distribution
Raw Materials and Brewing Process
Waldviertel spring water
Very soft water due to the granite-rich soil, suitable for beer brewing without pretreatment.
Mühlviertel aroma hops
Regional aroma hops as a key ingredient of Schremser beers.
Brewing barley from the EZG eco-region Waldviertel
High-quality regional brewing barley from sustainable cultivation.
Brewing Site
Schrems
ATBrewery and administration
- Materials
- Waldviertel spring water, Mühlviertel aroma hops, brewing barley
- Brewing facilities
- Storage cellar
Beer Range
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Brewing Quality
The brewery combines classical brewing processes with modern technology and gives the beer ample time to mature. The quality of raw materials of regional, sustainable origin is an integral part of its brewing standards.
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History
- 1410
First documented mention of the brewery after a city fire in Schrems
- 1753
Imperial Count of Falkenhayn transfers the brewery to Blasius Freyler for 950 gulden
- 1764
Johann Anderl acquires the brewery for 1,300 gulden
- 1838
Wolfgang Wagner acquires the brewery for 4,500 gulden
- 1875
Theodor Trojan takes over the business and builds a new storage cellar
- 1904
Comprehensive modernisation begins; by 1906 the buildings still in use today are constructed
- 1907
Karl Theodor Trojan I takes over the brewery
- 1957
Karl Johann Trojan II takes over and restructures the business
- 1991
Karl Theodor Trojan III runs the business
- 2010
600th anniversary of the brewery
- 2021
Founding member of the Association of Independent Private Breweries of Austria