Rewarding slowness
Slow Brewing is a quality seal that we have been permitted to display since 2013. The seal is a very special accolade that is awarded to very few breweries. It is awarded on the basis of stringent criteria.
The quality seal is awarded by the Slow Brewing Institute, an independent body that works in accordance with strict scientific criteria. It awarded us the quality seal after a stringent examination during which our Schweiger beer and the entire brewery was examined. This involved the testing and assessment not only of the outstanding flavour but of the entire production process and even management at the brewery.
Slow Brewing stands for a value-oriented brewing culture, variety, having local roots and the authenticity of the products. Responsible farming in addition to the careful treatment of nature are important characteristics for the Institute. At Schweiger, we are particularly committed to these values. Therefore, it was no surprise that we were one of the first breweries in Bavaria to be awarded the quality seal, which is an affirmation of the work of us Schweigers and of all our employees and makes us extremely proud.
And, how do you, the customer, benefit from this? It’s best to have a look for yourself by trying a freshly pulled Helles or a cool Schmankerl Weißbier! Cheers!
There are four main values that define Slow Brewing
1 – TAKING TIME
A good beer needs time. In contrast to industrial mass production of beer, we allow ourselves a lot of time during brewing for gradual fermentation and gentle maturation. In addition to the quality and the natural raw materials procured from the region of Upper Bavaria, time is the key factor that contributes to the special flavour of Slow Brewing Beers à la Schweiger.
2 – COMPETENT
Good beer needs skill. Our master brewer is a certified Slow Brewer. He is skilled in the art of traditional craft brewing and is also very familiar with modern production processes. Together, this provides for a beer of outstanding quality.
3 – AWARE & FAIR
Good beer needs sustainability. For us, Slow Brewing means acting in support of our immediate environment and its conservation for the generations that will come after us. It also means, however, dealing in a fair way with employees, customers and suppliers.
4 – GENUINE & DEEPLY ROOTED
Good beer needs a native homeland. As Slow Brewers, we value the genuine and authentic. And also origin and native homeland. Therefore, we process only the best ingredients from the local region and we stand for our own authentic beer specialities for true beer lovers.
