Josef Schörghuber acquired a majority shareholding in the Hacker-Pschorr Bräu, Paulaner-Salvator-Thomasbräu and Kulmbacher Reichelbräu breweries in 1979. There are now 14 breweries in the Paulaner Brewery Group, which is operated as a joint venture between two family-owned companies, the Schörghuber Group (70 percent) and the Dutch brewery group Heineken (30 percent).
In the beer industry, tradition and innovation are often at odds with one another. The Paulaner Brewery Group has found a way to harmoniously combine the two. This is evident both in its preservation of traditional brewing methods and recipes and in its use of modern brewing technology.
The acquisition of an additional brewery in Gotha has enabled the group to take an important step towards long-term growth and enhancing its profile in Germany.
work in the Paulaner Brewery companies worldwide.
are available in the range of the Paulaner Group breweries.
were reported by our breweries in 2022, 6,300 THL of which were beer.
The products that the Paulaner Brewery Group produces are an important part of social life. People meet for a beer, a Paulaner Spezi, a juice spritzer, celebrate, talk or just enjoy a quiet moment with each other. The group is well aware its responsibility to society as a whole. This commitment is wholeheartedly supported by all the breweries in the group.
The Paulaner Brewery Group’s production sites have been EMAS III-certified since 2013. The environmental management system is used to record and monitor site-specific environmental data.
The Paulaner Brewery Group supports selected initiatives in Munich and in the regions where its brands are based. These include its role as main sponsor of the ‘Deine Isar’ association, the Paulaner Salvator Prize competition, and the ‘Auerhahn’ project run by Auerbräu.
The breweries of the Paulaner Brewery Group are an integral part of their cultural regions and actively promote cultural diversity. This ranges from supporting major music festivals and regional traditions through to cultural events. The Fürstenberg brewery, for example, serves as a partner to music festivals and local festivities in Baden-Württemberg.
