Beer has been brewed at Eggenberg Castle since the 14th century. Commercial brewing began in 1681 when Michael Weismann purchased the property from Kremsmünster Monastery. Family-owned by the Forstinger-Stöhr family since 1803 — nine generations. Internationally famous for Samichlaus Classic (14% ABV, 'the world's strongest lager') and Urbock 23°. Samichlaus is brewed once a year on December 6th and lagered 10 months before release. Exports to 45+ countries.
Drawn from all 3 beers in the catalogue.
With 3 beers, only recurring notes are shown — one unusual beer moves this a lot.
A handful of styles across their range — a shared thread has to hold across each of them.
Schloss Eggenberg's beers land close to what is typical for the Doppelbock styles they brew. The character is in the styles they choose and how consistently they hit them — not in standing apart from the field.
Their beers place in the Top 16% of the catalogue on average, across 3 ranked beers. Consistent rather than spiky — no single standout carrying the rest.
Based on style overlap and flavor profile
Beer has been brewed at Eggenberg Castle since the 14th century. Commercial brewing began in 1681 when Michael Weismann purchased the property from Kremsmünster Monastery. Family-owned by the Forstinger-Stöhr family since 1803 — nine generations. Internationally famous for Samichlaus Classic (14% ABV, 'the world's strongest lager') and Urbock 23°. Samichlaus is brewed once a year on December 6th and lagered 10 months before release. Exports to 45+ countries.
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