Discover Memmingen's lost brewing tradition on a special city tour

Event: Lost Tradition - Memmingen as a Hop and Brewery Center in Treffpunkt, Marktplatz, 87700 Memmingen on 18. October 2026

Date and Time

18. October 2026 14:39

Location

Memmingen
87700 Memmingen, Deutschland

About this Event

Tours & Sightseeing

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Outside

In the footsteps of Memmingen's forgotten brewing history

Memmingen boasts an incredible beer tradition: In the 18th and 19th centuries, up to 28 breweries shaped the life of the city. The special city tour with Dr. Christa Koepff brings this lost tradition to life and shows how closely craft, gastronomy, and local history were interconnected.

A walk through local beer history

During the approximately one-and-a-half-hour tour, participants will learn why the Memmingen breweries mostly produced exclusively for the guests of the respective associated inns. This creates a vivid picture of the pub and brewing culture of that time, where beer was not just a beverage but an important part of urban daily life.

Industrialization, tariffs, and the end of many small breweries

The tour places the changes of the 19th century in their historical context. Tariffs and rising costs due to industrialization put many smaller breweries under pressure and ultimately led to their closure. The city tour connects economic developments with the traces of the former brewing industry and conveys local history vividly and understandably.

From hop cultivation to ice production

The discovery experience extends beyond the history of individual breweries. Dr. Christa Koepff informs about brewing, different beer types, hop cultivation, as well as early ice production and storage. It becomes clear how much practical knowledge and craftsmanship were behind historical beer production.

Meeting point at Memmingen Market Square

The tour begins at the meeting point on the market square in Memmingen. Pre-registration is not required. Interested parties can come directly to the specified date and get to know the city center from a special cultural-historical perspective.

Conclusion: Discover Memmingen with a new perspective

This city tour leads to a hardly known side of Memmingen's cultural heritage. Those interested in brewing art, hops, historic inns, and the development of the city will experience an informative walk with many unique insights. Discover Memmingen's lost brewing tradition and accompany Dr. Christa Koepff on this exciting journey through time.

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