Aufsesser beer comes from a brewery that was already known by many names. Before the Rothenbach family decided to simply name the brewery after their hometown, the brewery and its attached inn were called "Zur Sonne", "Sonnenhof" and "Sonnenbräu". Today, the brewery is simply called Aufsesser Brewery, and the associated inn is called Brauereigasthof Rothenbach.
In contrast to the name, the founding of the brewery was not at all complicated. The history of the Rothenbach family goes back to Jean Rothenbach, who in 1823 bought a piece of land with the pleasant-sounding name "Wirtsgütlein". This idyllic piece of land was passed down from father to son until it finally belonged to Jean's grandson Johann Rothenbach, who built a brewery on it. After the resourceful Johann acquired his brewing equipment from a neighboring Franciscan monastery, he was able to convince one of the monks to help him brew. With the monk's active support, he managed to brew the first beer in November 1886. He served the creation in his own inn and soon had to go back to the brewhouse to ensure supplies. The Aufsesser brewery was born and from then on was able to spoil the region with delicious beer. The Rothenbach family's success did not diminish in the war years that followed: the brewery survived both world wars and began to welcome holidaymakers in the summer months in the 1950s.
Today, the sixth generation of the Rothenbach family is in charge and has successfully brought the brewery into the modern age. Little by little, the buildings were renovated and expanded, modernized and refurbished. With the values and traditions of their Franconian homeland in mind, the Rothenbachs celebrate a lively beer culture and protect this valuable asset with brewing art and craftsmanship. The family brewery's creations can be found all over the world: the Rothenbachs are represented with their beers at trade fairs, markets and in international competitions. Their efforts have been rewarded with great success and the beers have already won one or two prestigious awards. The Franconian beers delight gourmets from near and far and can also be enjoyed with a clear conscience. The Rothenbach family not only values outstanding taste, but also environmental protection and the preservation of their Franconian homeland. The brewery is constantly striving to improve its carbon footprint and obtains its electricity from its own photovoltaic system as well as from other renewable energy sources.
Aufsesser Brauerei Frank Rothenbach GmbH
Im Tal 70b
91347 Aufseß
Deutschland 
