Ruhrtal Brauerei - Sonnenschein
The Ruhrtal Brewery has proudly continued the old tradition of brewing beer in the Ruhr Valley since 2008. With the varieties Ruhrtaler Hell, Ruhrtaler Dunkel and Ruhrtaler Pale Ale, the Ruhrtal Brewery stands for craft brewing directly from the Ruhr area.
Since only fresh and unfiltered beer is brewed, it is almost exclusively available at local stores. Various special beers are brewed every year and are only available for a short time.
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.
