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Brewery Tour at Paulaner Bräuhaus Munich with Beer Tasting & Local Food

Munich, Germany · 2h · 1–20 people

Runs in German English

  • Easy
  • From age 16
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Public transport nearby

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Munich Brew Adventures

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Munich Brew Adventures offers authentic brewery tours and beer experiences in Munich. We combine local beer culture, brewing traditions, guided visits, tastings, and Bavarian …

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Go behind the scenes at the Paulaner Bräuhaus on Kapuzinerplatz: a brewery tour, a beer tasting, a Bavarian Brotzeit platter and a freshly tapped Maß of beer to finish.

Highlights

  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes look: Discover the art of brewing right in the traditional Paulaner Bräuhaus on Kapuzinerplatz.
  • From the kettle straight into the glass: Try freshly tapped, unfiltered beer specialities right at the source.
  • Authentic Munich brewing tradition: Learn all about the Bavarian Purity Law, raw materials and the brewing process.
  • Cosy finish in the tavern: Enjoy Bavarian hospitality and, optionally, hearty Schmankerl afterwards.
  • Small groups & a personal guide: Ask all your questions in a relaxed atmosphere with a local beer expert
Discover the world of Munich brewing at the traditional Paulaner Bräuhaus on Kapuzinerplatz. On this authentic Munich brewery tour, you get exclusive insights into how the house-brewed Paulaner beer is made – from the malt to the finished Zwicklbier. The tour starts in the brewhouse with a short introduction. Afterwards, a film presentation gives you fascinating background information on the brewing process and the history of the Paulaner Bräuhaus. Then an experienced guide leads you through the key stations of the in-house beer manufactory: Malt room Brewhouse with lauter tun & wort kettle Fermentation room Maturation cellarAfterwards you enjoy a tasting of three freshly brewed Paulaner beer specialities (Zwickl, Weissbier & seasonal beer) – 0.1 l each. After the tour, the culinary finale awaits you: ✔ A Bavarian Brotzeit platter with regional specialities ✔ A freshly tapped Maß of beer (1 litre) This experience is ideal for beer lovers, groups, company outings or guests who want to experience Munich's beer tradition authentically.

What's included

  • Food and drinks
  • Goods and services tax
  • Entry or admission fees
  • Brewery tour
  • Guided tour of the Paulaner Bräuhaus
  • Drinks or a tasting

Not included

  • Tips or gratuities
  • Additional food or drinks beyond the included Brotzeit platter & Maß of beer
  • Transport to/from the Paulaner Bräuhaus (public transport or taxi not included)
  • Personal expenses during or after the tour
  • Parking fees if guests arrive by car
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Parking

What to bring

  • Recommended personal items
  • Comfortable footwear
  • (The tour involves standing and walking through production areas.)
  • Valid ID
  • (For age verification for the serving of alcohol.) Optional, but recommended
  • Camera/smartphone for photos
  • Cash/card for additional drinks or souvenirs

Know before you go

  • Accessibility & physical requirements
  • The brewery tour partly leads through production areas with stairs and narrow paths.
  • The tour is therefore only partially accessible and not fully suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Basic mobility is required (walking and standing for approx. 35 minutes). Health information
  • People with severe difficulty walking or standing should not take part.
  • The tour includes areas with possible noise and production smells – possibly unsuitable for sensitive guests. Youth protection
  • Taking part in the brewery tour: from 16 years
  • Serving of alcoholic drinks & beer tasting: from 16 years. Safety & hygiene
  • Please wear sturdy footwear (no open shoes). Other information
  • Animals are not allowed in the production areas.
  • The tour takes place in all weather (indoor areas).

Meeting point: Paulaner Brauhaus, Kapuzinerplatz 5, 80337 Munich, Germany In German: Paulaner Brauhaus, Kapuzinerplatz 5, 80337 München, Deutschland

In the brewhouse In German: Im Sudhaus

Drop-off: Back at the meeting point.

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Welcome & meeting point (brewhouse / Kapuzinerplatz 5)
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    Short welcome by the guide; explanation of the schedule and safety/hygiene information. (Meeting point: in the Paulaner Bräuhaus, Kapuzinerplatz 5).

  2. 2
    Brewery tour
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    Introduction in the brewhouse (approx. 5–10 min.) Start right in the brewhouse: presentation of the brewery's history and introduction to the main raw materials (water, malt, hops, yeast). Here you often get to see the atmosphere of the big brew kettles. Film presentation on beer production (approx. 10–15 min.) Short information film (in German or English) that explains the entire brewing process visually – ideal before the tour of the actual production areas. Tour: Malt room (approx. 5 min.) Visit to the malt store/room: explanation of how malt is obtained and prepared (including milling). Tour: Brewhouse (wort kettle & lauter tun) (approx. 5–10 min.) Visit to the brewing plant: lauter tun, wort kettle and mash kettle — the central area where the beer is made. Tour: Fermentation room (approx. 5 min.) Explanation of the fermentation phase, a look into fermentation tanks and the role of yeast in producing alcohol. Tour: Maturation cellar / storage tanks (approx. 5 min.) Visit to the maturation cellars or storage tanks, where the beer matures; information on temperature control and storage time.

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    Beer tasting
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    Beer tasting (tasting station) (approx. 15–20 min.) Tasting of 2 × 0.33 l house-brewed beers (e.g. Zwickl & seasonal beer) with an explanation of the different aromas.

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    Culinary finale
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    Brotzeit platter & Maß of beer (approx. 45 min.) After the tour, you sit down in the tavern area: a Bavarian Brotzeit platter per person and 1 Maß of beer (1 L) to finish. Q&A Open questions for the guide/brewmaster, information on further offerings (brewhouse restaurant, souvenirs) and farewell.

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