Altes Brauhaus (Rothenburg ob der Tauber)
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The Altes Brauhaus is an historic building in the centre of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
in Bavaria
, southern Germany
. It was originally a brewery
.
(Magistrat) and opened in the following year; it was redesignated in 1724 as a "free imperial town brewery" (freies reichsstädtischen Bräuhaus). It is located in the town centre within the historic town walls of Rothenburg, surrounded by town gardens and timber-framed houses, about 3 minutes from the market place. On 13 August 1804 Johann Georg Roth bought the brewery at auction and so it went into private hands for the first time. Since that time the Bräuhaus has changed hands several times until, in 1905, master brewer
Josef Beugler, the great grandfather of the present owner, became the proprietor of the brewery.
In 1920 the brewery operation was moved to the steam brewery built by Hans Hopf in front of the Klingentor gate.
The Bräuhaus Rothenburg in Wenggasse became the malthouse
as part of the new purchase and from then on became known as the Altes Brauhaus. Both businesses (outside the gate and in the town) were united and run as a single brewery under the name Brauhaus Rothenburg.
Today the cross barrel vaulting
(Kreuztonnengewölbe) in the brewhouse is a witness to the times of the "manorial brewery" in the days of imperial town rule. The beam
work of the roof gives an indication of the craftsmanship of master builders in times gone by.
The house in Wenggasse was converted into a hotel in 1984.
49.3754°N 10.18141°E
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken , the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany, well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world. In the Middle Ages, it was an Imperial Free City...
in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
, southern Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. It was originally a brewery
Brewery
A brewery is a dedicated building for the making of beer, though beer can be made at home, and has been for much of beer's history. A company which makes beer is called either a brewery or a brewing company....
.
History
The "manorial brewery" (herrschaftliches Bräuhaus) was built in 1698 by the magistrateMagistrate
A magistrate is an officer of the state; in modern usage the term usually refers to a judge or prosecutor. This was not always the case; in ancient Rome, a magistratus was one of the highest government officers and possessed both judicial and executive powers. Today, in common law systems, a...
(Magistrat) and opened in the following year; it was redesignated in 1724 as a "free imperial town brewery" (freies reichsstädtischen Bräuhaus). It is located in the town centre within the historic town walls of Rothenburg, surrounded by town gardens and timber-framed houses, about 3 minutes from the market place. On 13 August 1804 Johann Georg Roth bought the brewery at auction and so it went into private hands for the first time. Since that time the Bräuhaus has changed hands several times until, in 1905, master brewer
Brewer
Brewer may refer to:*Brewer, someone who makes beer by brewing*Brewer , a disambiguation page that lists people with the surname Brewer*Brewer, Maine, a city in southern Penobscot County, Maine, United States, near the city of Bangor...
Josef Beugler, the great grandfather of the present owner, became the proprietor of the brewery.
In 1920 the brewery operation was moved to the steam brewery built by Hans Hopf in front of the Klingentor gate.
The Bräuhaus Rothenburg in Wenggasse became the malthouse
Malthouse
A malt house, or maltings, is a building where cereal grain is converted into malt by soaking it in water, allowing it to sprout and then drying it to stop further growth. The malt is used in brewing beer, whisky and in certain foods. The traditional malt house was largely phased out during the...
as part of the new purchase and from then on became known as the Altes Brauhaus. Both businesses (outside the gate and in the town) were united and run as a single brewery under the name Brauhaus Rothenburg.
Today the cross barrel vaulting
Barrel vault
A barrel vault, also known as a tunnel vault or a wagon vault, is an architectural element formed by the extrusion of a single curve along a given distance. The curves are typically circular in shape, lending a semi-cylindrical appearance to the total design...
(Kreuztonnengewölbe) in the brewhouse is a witness to the times of the "manorial brewery" in the days of imperial town rule. The beam
Beam
Beam may refer to:*Beam , a construction element*Beam , the most extreme width of a nautical vessel, or a point alongside the ship at the mid-point of its length*A narrow, propagating stream of particles or energy:...
work of the roof gives an indication of the craftsmanship of master builders in times gone by.
The house in Wenggasse was converted into a hotel in 1984.
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49.3754°N 10.18141°E