Manufacturer of Apfeltau, an apple wine aperitif with 21 % vol., produced by ice distillation in Hanau.

Fährenhof GmbH

Hanau, 63456 (Am Brückfeldgraben 4) ·New on Amplifa

ca. 2022Founded (startup phase during the Corona pandemic)

2 founders, 3 supportersTeam

21 % vol.Alcohol content of the product

HRB 98183, Amtsgericht HanauCommercial Register

About Apfeltau

Apfeltau is a brand of Fährenhof GmbH, a young startup from Hanau (Hesse). The company produces an innovative apple wine aperitif with 21 % vol. that is not distilled but concentrated by freeze distillation: the apple wine is frozen and thawed, removing water while aromas, sugar, acidity and flavour carriers are preserved. The product range includes the varieties Mild, Lieblich (semi-sweet), Sauer (tart), the Cuvée Fusion as well as special editions such as Apfeltau Rosé and the whisky edition Whiskytau. The product is sold via a webshop, delivered to retailers, bars and restaurants, and presented at markets and events; upon request, the company also offers tastings. The founders Dr. Philipp Mörschel and Christian Holzschuh, who have known each other since their school days, focus on regional sourcing, sustainability and climate-neutral production. Distribution is currently in Germany.

Site: Hanau
Processes: Ice distillation (concentration of apple wine by freezing and thawing, water removal), Tastings upon request, Pick-up by appointment, Sales via webshop
Materials: Apple wine, Ice distillation
Industries: Food/Beverages, Gastronomy, Retail (webshop), Food/Beverages (aperitif, spirits, apple wine)

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Procurement of apple wine (regional)
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Ice distillation: freezing and thawing, water removal
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Bottling (500 ml and 200 ml)
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Sales via webshop, retailers, bars and restaurants
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Tastings and presentation at markets and events

Raw Material and Process

EIS-DEST

Ice distillation

Concentration of apple wine by freezing and thawing with water removal, preserving all aromas and flavour carriers.

APFELWEIN

Apple wine

Regional raw material from Hesse, the basis of all Apfeltau varieties.

Location

Hanau

Company and production site

Materials: Apple wine

Products

**Apfeltau Mild (500 ml / 200 ml)**Ice distillation · Food/Beverages

**Apfeltau Lieblich – semi-sweet (500 ml / 200 ml)**Ice distillation · Food/Beverages

**Apfeltau Sauer – tart (500 ml / 200 ml)**Ice distillation · Food/Beverages

**Apfeltau Fusion (500 ml / 200 ml)**Ice distillation · Food/Beverages

**Whiskytau – Apfeltau Whisky Edition**Ice distillation · Food/Beverages

**Apfeltau Rosé**Ice distillation · Food/Beverages

Inside the production

Apfeltau – apple wine ice distillate from Hesse

Industries

Food/BeveragesGastronomyRetail (webshop)Food/Beverages (aperitif, spirits, apple wine)

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Ice distillation (concentration of apple wine by freezing and thawing, water removal)	–	–	–	–	Apple wine

Additional services

Tastings upon requestPick-up by appointmentSales via webshop

Reference customers

Gaststätte Zum Rad (Frankfurt-Seckbach) – Apfeltau is served there

History

2022
Report by the Frankfurter Rundschau: 'Ebbelwei in concentrated form' (7 July 2022)
2022
Founders as guests on Radio Frankfurt (Oct. 2022)
2024
New product: Apfeltau Rosé (Dec. 2024)
2026
Semi-finalist at the Hessian Founders' Award – 12 semi-finalists in the category 'Innovative Business Idea' out of over 200 applicants
2026
Participation in the Hanau Sustainability Fair 2026
Introduction of the first whisky edition 'Whiskytau'
Tree-planting campaign with the Streuobstfreunde (orchard meadow friends): 10 new tall-stem trees on the Gailenberg