FACES, PartnerS, SUPPLIERS
Behind every great beer is an even greater brewer —
or, in our case, a team of crazy beer scientists who live and breathe hops, malt, and pure Bavarian brewing tradition.
IDEA | CONCEPT | EXECUTION
General Manager
Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
FRANK HECKELMANN
“Schwabing deserves its own brewery again!”
Frank is the driving force behind Schwabinger Tor Bräu. His idea was simple: to give Schwabing a brewery of its own again and bring a piece of Munich’s beer and Wirtshaus culture back to the neighborhood — with our own beer, great products, and a place where neighbors and guests come together.
BEER RECIPES | PRODUCTION | QUALITY CONTROL
Brewmaster,
Schwabinger Tor Bräu
VALENTIN SCHÖTTKE
Valentin is a trained brewmaster and maltster — and the man behind our beers. In the brewery cellar, he develops and brews everything that ends up in our glasses, from Schwabinger Gold and Blau-Weisse to our changing seasonal brews. He combines traditional brewing craft with modern ideas, giving every beer what it needs most: quality ingredients, care, and time.
JOHANNES EGGER
Host (“Wirt”), Beer Sommelier & Manager
Schwabinger Tor Bräu Wirtshaus
Johannes is our host at Schwabinger Tor Bräu and a trained beer sommelier. After several roles at Andaz Munich, he now brings together everything he believes a good Wirtshaus should be about: a passion for great beer, honest food, and genuine hospitality.
As our host, he makes sure neighbors, regulars, and visitors alike feel at home around the table — and hopefully stay for one more beer.
Jan is something like the godfather of Schwabinger Tor Bräu. A few years ago, he started brewing beer in his own cellar — and gave Frank the idea: why not start a brewery right here in Schwabing?
As one of the minds behind Maischerei Mayr & Müller, Jan combines his passion for beer with many years of experience as an entrepreneur and creative. Today, he is also a board member of Deutsche Kreativbrauer, the German association of independent craft brewers.
DEVELOPMENT | CONCEPT | CONSULTING
JAN MÜLLER
Michel is a biologist, writer, and journalist, bringing almost ten years of laboratory experience to the brewing table. At Maischerei Mayr & Müller, he focuses mainly on brewing processes and developing new recipes. Or, as he puts it: “From Idea to Grain to Glass.”
Together with Jan, he also serves on the board of Deutsche Kreativbrauer, the German association of independent craft brewers.
BEER RECIPES | CONSULTING
Michel Mayr
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Organic Malt
Mälzerei Steinbach · Zirndorf
The malt for our beers comes from Mälzerei Steinbach in Zirndorf. From light Pilsner malt to richer roasted and specialty malts, it provides the foundation for the color, body, and flavor of our beers.
Foto: Mälzerei Steinbach
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ORGANIC Hops
Biohof Eckert · Eckental-Herpersdorf
Our hops come from Biohof Eckert in Franconia. Different varieties bring bitterness and aroma — sometimes floral and citrusy, sometimes fruity or a little bolder. And since we brew exclusively with certified organic ingredients, our hops are, of course, organically grown too.
Foto: Biohof Eckert
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MEAT & SAUSAGES
Max Metzger · Hof, Oberfranken
From our Wirtshaus favorites to Bratwurst, our meat and sausages come from Max Metzger in Hof. On the menu, you’ll find straw-bedded pork, hand-tied Knacker sausages, Franconian Bratwurst, and cheese-jalapeño Bratwurst from the butcher. -
ORGANIC CHEESE
Bio-Hofkäserei Strobelberg · Stroblberg
The cheese for our Brotzeit comes from Bio-Hofkäserei Strobelberg, an organic farm dairy in Bavaria. Their selection of cheeses ends up exactly where it belongs: right in the middle of our Brotzeit board. -
Bread
Öko-Bäckerei Konditorei Mauerer · München
What would a Brotzeit be without good bread? Ours comes from Öko-Bäckerei Mauerer in Munich — from our house bread to the classic Bavarian pretzel.
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Vegetables & potatoes
Gemüsehandel Düran · München
Weisl Gemüse · IsmaningWe source our vegetables from Düran in Munich and our potato products from Weisl in Ismaning. Short distances and local partners wherever it makes sense.
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Fish
Fischzucht Birnbaum · Epfenhausen
Fischzucht Schlereth · Zellingen
Our rainbow trout comes from Fischzucht Birnbaum in Epfenhausen, while we source our trout matjes from Fischzucht Schlereth in Zellingen. -
lemonades
Eizbach · München
Our lemonades come from Eizbach in Munich — enjoyed on their own, as a non-alcoholic pairing with your meal, or in our long drinks and spritzes.
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SCHNAPPS & LIQUEURS
Allgäu-Brennerei · Sulzberg
For a schnapps after your meal, we head to the Allgäu: our fruit brandies and liqueurs come from Allgäu-Brennerei, including hazelnut, Williams pear, quince, wild cherry, and raspberry.
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Gin & Duchessa
THE DUKE Destillerie · Aschheim
We keep things local behind the bar, too. Our gin and La Duchessa come from THE DUKE in Aschheim, just outside Munich — featured in drinks like our Duchessa Spritz and Negroni Bavarese.
