Braucommune in Freistadt
The best, exclusively local raw materials make the Freistadt beers so unique in taste. Preservatives are taboo. With eleven different types of beer with well-known names such as Ratsherrn Premium, Rotschopf or Pegasus, there is something for every taste.
The brewing commune in Freistadt can look back on a long tradition: “regional gold” has been brewed in the heart of the Mühlviertel since 1777. Last year around 60,000 hectoliters of beer and 15,000 hectoliters of lemonade were produced. The brewing commune is also prepared for the future: around 10 million euros will be invested in the conversion of the brewery by the time of the state exhibition in 2013. The new brewhouse in the impressive cathedral of the old brewery from the 18th century is just one of the planned projects.
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.
