The home of the Sandersdorf Castle Brewery is a very special one: Located in the Eichstätt district, Sandersdorf Castle is in the heart of the Altmühl Valley. Dense forests surround the town, gentle hills with lush green meadows alternate with lush fields crossed by small streams, rock formations and cultivated slopes. The varied landscape is peppered with old castles and palaces, historical ruins and picturesque villages, and on every corner you can enjoy the region's down-to-earth cuisine and a cool, freshly tapped beer. A popular place to go is the Castle Brewery in Sandersdorf, which tempts visitors with flavorful beers made from organic raw materials.
Before the current owners took over the reins of the brewery, the Barons de Bassus ran the business. At that time, the fine beer was brewed directly in the castle until a new location had to be found due to lack of space. The brewing system was relocated and rebuilt on the shady northern slope in front of the castle. This also led to the creation of the rock cellars, which to this day reliably cool the beer and refine its taste. Under the leadership of the nobility, the brewery flourished and became known beyond Germany's borders. In 1995, the barons parted ways with their brewery and the owners changed several times until Leonhard Salleck and Jacob Horsch finally took over the reins. They continue the rich brewing tradition at Sandersdorf Castle and combine the advantages of their resource-rich homeland with the brewing art of nine generations of brewing.
In order to give their beers the finishing touch and to live up to their responsibility towards the planet, the Schlossbrauerei team decided in 2010 to adhere to the strict Bioland rules. Only companies that are committed to using raw materials from controlled organic cultivation and also meet the requirements for the gentle and sustainable processing of the ingredients may use the organic seal. The reason why the brewery decided to take this step is obvious: the surrounding landscape not only provides peace and strength, but also produces everything that is needed to brew a good beer. In return for this rich gift, it is a matter of course for the Sandersdorf brewing family to protect the nature of their homeland and give something back. The brewing process is designed to be as organic and natural as possible. This includes, for example, cooling the beers in the brewery's own rock cellar, which is kept at a constant temperature all year round without using electricity. For areas where electricity is essential, energy from renewable resources is used. The brewery also plants trees to encourage bees and insects and works efficiently thanks to the latest brewing technology.
Allow your conscience a cool sip of beer with the creations of the Schlossbrauerei Sandersdorf!
