The October box comes from a Benedictine monastery in the Thurgau hills, where pilgrims on the way to Einsiedeln have stopped since 1138. Three bottles from the cloister’s classic range, and three light cans. A brewery in the monastery stables Bishop Ulrich II of Konstanz founded Kloster Fischingen in 1138 as a shelter for pilgrims […]
The September box comes from Allschwil, on the edge of Basel — and it arrives in the brewery’s tenth year, carrying the two beers that started it. Ten years since the kitchen In 2012, after half a year travelling the United States on the trail of the North American craft beer world, Fabian Ehinger came […]
The August box comes from the canton of Aargau — and it holds two breweries at once. Two brands, one brewhouse If the bottles in this box look like they came from two different breweries, in a sense they did. Hansruedi Schädeli and Otto Sorg were both born in 1969 and met at the Bezirksschule […]
Stop #1 for some of you, stop #90-something for the tour itself: the July box comes from the canton of Uri. The brewery that started in a bakery Stiär Biär began with Max Herger and Mario Muther brewing by hand in the back of Herger’s bakery in Uri. The tastings went so well that in […]
February 2025: Exploring Tradition and Innovation with St. Laurentius Brewery This month, we turn our spotlight on St. Laurentius Brauerei, a small but ambitious brewery blending classic Bavarian techniques with modern brewing approaches. Their beers respect German brewing heritage but take creative detours when hops and malts call for it. The brewery’s mastery of lager […]
January 2025 – Bier Factory This month, we’re taking a deep dive into the Bier Factory’s diverse and expressive lineup. Located in Rapperswil, Switzerland, Bier Factory has built a reputation for blending classic beer styles with modern twists, using both traditional and experimental brewing techniques. The beers in this shipment range from smooth and malty […]
June Brew of the Month: Simmentaler Braumanufaktur About Simmentaler Braumanufaktur Brewery #590, Simmentaler Braumanufaktur, was founded in 2007 and is located in Simmental, Switzerland. Known for their high-quality and artisanal brews, Simmentaler Braumanufaktur combines traditional brewing techniques with a passion for innovation to create distinctive and flavorful beers. The brewery emphasizes local ingredients and sustainable […]
May Brew of the Month: LägereBräu Brewery #176, LägereBräu, was founded in 2003 and is located in Wettingen, Switzerland. Known for their high-quality and innovative brews, LägereBräu combines traditional brewing techniques with modern flavors to create distinctive and flavorful beers. The brewery prides itself on sustainability and community engagement, offering tours and events at their […]
April Brew of the Month: Bier Factory Brewery #114, Bier Factory, was founded in 2000 and is located in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. Known for their innovative and high-quality beers, Bier Factory combines traditional brewing methods with modern techniques to create unique and flavorful brews. For more details, visit Bier Factory (https://bierfactory.ch) Featured Beers Rappi Dunkel Rappi […]
March Brew of the Month: MICROBIRRIFICIO MóMò Brewery #834, MICROBIRRIFICIO MóMò, was founded in 2016 and is located in the heart of Switzerland. Known for their innovative and high-quality brews, Momo Brewery combines traditional brewing methods with modern techniques to create unique and flavorful beers. For more details, visit (https://momo.beer) Celebrate March with these exceptional […]
