Forschungsbrauerei Jakob - FBM Gastronomie KG

About the Forschungsbrauerei

The Forschungsbrauerei Jakob in Munich-Perlach was founded in 1930 by Gottfried Jakob, who researched new beer varieties and brewing processes using experimental methods and received more than 50 patents for them. In 1936, the new brewery building was constructed with a solid-copper brewing system in the tower, as well as the Bräustüberl as a "testing station" where guests could judge the beer. In 1950, the beer "research" was discontinued; the brewery remained in existence as a family-run craft business, and since 2021 the craft brewery Hopfenhäcker has been located in the building, using its own brewhouse, while the copper brewing system of 1936 is preserved as a protected industrial monument. Beer is brewed on site by hand – beers such as Pilsissimus, St. Jakobus, Die Wahre Weiße, Der Rote, Handgehopfter, Easy Rider (non-alcoholic) as well as seasonal and experimental brews. In the reopened Bräustüberl under innkeeper Waseem Tufail, the home-brewed beers and specialties of the Hopfenhäcker craft brewery are served, complemented by Bavarian cuisine with vegetarian and vegan dishes, a beer garden, and events for up to 250 people. The location at Unterhachinger Straße 78 in 81737 Munich-Perlach is named after it, easily reachable via the Perlach S-Bahn station (S5) and with its own parking lot.

Site

Munich

Processes

Home-brewed beers (among others Pilsissimus, Jakobus Bock, Der Rote, Easy Rider), Gastronomy/Bräustüberl with Bavarian cuisine (also vegetarian/vegan), Beer garden and terrace, Events (celebrations for up to 250 people), To-go sales of bottled beers, Menu also available in English

Materials

Organic beers (organic-certified varieties), Solid-copper brewing system (1936), Hand-hopped and dry-hopped beers

Certificates

100% brewed on site, Organic-certified beer varieties

Founded

1930

Industries

Brewery, Gastronomy, Event venue, Brewery/Gastronomy

1. 01

   Raw materials (water, malt, hops)

2. 02

   Brewing of the beers in the in-house brewery

3. 03

   Serving in the Bräustüberl, beer garden, and at events

4. 04

   To-go sales of bottled beers

Beer Varieties & Brewing Methods

Locations

Inside the production

Quality & Ingredients

The beers are 100% brewed on site by hand; following the tradition of the founder, quality is judged significantly by the assessment of the guests in the Bräustüberl. Several varieties are certified as organic beers.

History

1. 1930

   Founding of the Forschungsbrauerei by Gottfried Jakob to research new beer varieties and brewing processes; over 50 patents.

2. 1936

   New brewery building with copper brewing system in the tower; opening of the Bräustüberl as a "testing station".

3. 1950

   Discontinuation of the beer "research" at the brewery.

4. 1958

   Heinrich Jakob takes over the business after the founder's death.

5. 2003

   Heinrich Jakob leases the business to his son Stefan Jakob.

6. 2011

   Reopening of the Forschungsbrauerei under a new owner (August 12–15).

7. 2016

   Bräustüberl leased to the Achhammer innkeeping family (January 1); Hopfenhäcker craft brewery based in Haidhausen from 2016.

8. 2018

   The Forschungsbrauerei stands empty.

9. 2021

   The Hopfenhäcker craft brewery moves into the premises after renovation; the copper brewing system of 1936 remains a protected industrial monument.

10. 2026

    Reopening of the Bräustüberl on March 14, 2026 after renovation under innkeeper Waseem Tufail – right on time for the strong-beer season with "Jakobator" and Hopfenhäcker "Valentinator".