Founded in 1817 by master brewer Johann Peter Wallenborn in the Eifel hills, Bitburger has been family-owned for seven generations. The brewery is renowned for its proprietary Siegelhopfen — a hop variety grown exclusively for Bitburger in nearby Holsthum by farmer Andreas Dick. Head brewer Dr. Stefan Meyna oversees over 350 daily quality checks. The slogan "Bitte ein Bit" has been Germany's most iconic beer phrase since 1951. Today the Braugruppe also includes Köstritzer, König, Licher and Wernesgrüner.
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Founded in 1817 by master brewer Johann Peter Wallenborn in the Eifel hills, Bitburger has been family-owned for seven generations. The brewery is renowned for its proprietary Siegelhopfen — a hop variety grown exclusively for Bitburger in nearby Holsthum by farmer Andreas Dick. Head brewer Dr. Stefan Meyna oversees over 350 daily quality checks. The slogan "Bitte ein Bit" has been Germany's most iconic beer phrase since 1951. Today the Braugruppe also includes Köstritzer, König, Licher and Wernesgrüner.
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