The linden tree is a tree that grows almost everywhere in the world. In our latitudes, it had a special significance in addition to being used as a source of wood, for bees and as a tea herb. The Germanic and Slavic tribes considered the linden tree sacred and attributed feminine attributes to it. The importance of the plant can still be seen in rural areas today: many towns in Germany have a village linden tree that stands in the center and is the setting for festivities. In the past, court was held under the linden trees; today it is a popular tree for avenues or parks and gives its name to towns, streets and breweries. The Lindenbräu, which we would like to introduce to you here, comes from Gräfendorf in Lower Franconia, where there are numerous linden trees.
Before the brewery opened its doors, there was a communal brewery in Gräfenberg. The citizens of the community who were entitled to brew were allowed to use the brewery, which was built in 1628, to brew beer for their own needs. A master brewer was on hand to offer advice and help and helped them transform hops, yeast, malt and water into a tasty brew. The beer was then stored in the company's own cellar. This tradition was maintained until the early 20th century, and from 1932 onwards the beer for the community came from Fritz Brehmer's brewery. His brewery and the floor malting plant built a few years later are still in use today. The inn has belonged to his family since 1900 and still does: Irene Brehmer-Stockum and Ralf Stockum are at the helm of the brewery and represent the third generation of their family. Countless modernizations have been carried out over the years, but the inn has retained its rustic charm and rural coziness. With hearty cuisine and a crackling fire in the tiled stove, you can enjoy the finest home-made food and drink a freshly tapped beer.
In addition to hospitality, the Brehmer-Stockum family is passionate about beer and their homeland. Their brews combine these traditional values: In a transparent process, regional raw materials are processed using classic recipes to create down-to-earth brews of outstanding quality. When choosing hops and malt, the brewery relies on its network of local farmers, and the brewhouse and the guest room also employ people from the surrounding area who are paid fairly. Some of the malt is produced in the brewery's own malthouse. The beer is prepared with great dedication and matures in peace to its full glory.
Lindenbräu e.K.
Am Bach 3
91322 Gräfenberg
Deutschland 
