At the Gans Brewery in Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate

Armin Lorenz is only the third master brewer at the Gans Brewery since 1945. Continuity and pride in the art of brewing are core values here. This regional brewery traces its roots back to the year 1580. In a few months, there will be an anniversary to celebrate: the Gans Brewery will have been in the hands of its current owner families for 150 years. These are long-standing traditions that foster a sense of calm.

“Beer takes time” - this is also Armin Lorenz’s approach, and it explains a key principle of the brewery. In the Gansbrauerei’s fermentation cellars, the beer is given the time it needs, according to the experienced master brewer. The tanks in which the beer matures over a period of four weeks before being bottled are correspondingly large.

However, the brewmaster is not taking any more time than absolutely necessary for the ongoing renovation and modernization of the brewery. When the complete renovation of the brewery began in 2009, the equipment was at the 1960s level. Since then, old technology has been gradually replaced with new equipment - always while the brewery remains in operation. This is because, given its location in the heart of the city of Neumarkt, there is no room for physical expansion. The technical modifications sometimes go so far, explains Armin Lorenz, “that we first have to check whether the building will even remain standing.”