Schloßbrauerei Maxlrain
The MAXLRAIN CASTLE BREWERY was first officially mentioned in 1636. At the turn of the century, the beer brewing process was transferred from the Castle to the present brewery site newly erected about 1900.
The enterprise has been managed since 1986 by Dr. Erich Prince von Lobkowicz. Maxlrain has always been noted for brewing exclusive beers. Thanks to consistent implementation of advanced quality standards, this initial home-made brew has since come to qualify for nation-wide acclaim. Thanks to the concerted action of Brewery Director Roland Bräger and Master Brewer Josef Kronast, more and more beer connoisseurs have come to cherish the fruits of these labours and raise their glasses with loud cheers to “Maxlrain, Our Ain – Our one and only brew!”
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
