Schäffler Bräu – brief summary for whisky enthusiasts and potential investors

• History

• Founded in Missen in the Allgäu; the foundation was laid in 1868 when Johann Baptist Schäffler built a brewery, and later in 1900 continued by his son Franz Anton Schäffler.

• In 1902 the “Schäffler-Villa” was built; production grew and required expansions of warehouses, sudhaus and cooling houses.

• In 1913 the Brauerei-Gasthof was destroyed by a fire, but rebuilt a year later.

• In 1929 a new water reserve was established at Wiederhofen (at an altitude of 1,000 m). The water is supplied today and enriches the distinctive taste and quality of Schäffler products.

• The outbreak of World War II in 1939 posed major challenges; the postwar period was marked by uncertainty and temporary closures.

• 1946–1948 the closures related to the end of the war; later the brewery was rebuilt and modernized.

• 1958–1984 extensive renovations and modernization took place; in 1982 a new Sudhaus was installed to preserve the characteristic taste.

• 1984 Hanspeter Graßl took over the management; since then the Graßl family has continued the operation and expansion of the traditional brewery.

• 1996 the Graßl family continued running the traditional Brauereigasthof; 2011 Florian Graßl became master brewer; 2013 Sebastian Graßl joined management and took shares.

• 2017 Allgäuer Hell made its debut and quickly became popular in the region; the same year the family was expanded with Hannah Sophie Graßl.

• 2017/18 the brewery underwent the largest single-building project in its history: fermentation and storage tanks were installed around the courtyard in a construction period of about 8 months.

• 2019 Sebastian Graßl took the remaining shares from his father; Hanspeter Graßl retired part-time.

• According to the Allgäuer Originale / family history Schäffler Bräu today stands as a mid-sized brewery with a focus on forward-looking visions and continuation in a 6th generation.

• According to the company and its history Schäffler Bräu preserves Allgäu-originality and a culture shaped by tradition, continuity and family-owned leadership.

• Production details

• Tradition meets forward-looking direction: focus on long experience, craftsmanship and innovation in production.

• Water source and flavor development: a water reserve in Wiederhofen (1,000 m elevation) and modern water treatment (driven by Johann Grander) contribute to the distinctive taste and quality.

• Sudhaus and production facilities: in 1982 a new Sudhaus was erected to preserve the characteristic quality and taste.

• Expansions and modernization: 2017/18 yeast and storage tanks were relocated and hung over the courtyard in a large modernization period of about 8 months.

• Techtel Mechtel artistic introduction: since 2020 there is a Kleinbrauanlage in the brewery to produce unique game beers in small batches (about 150 cases annually), focusing on offering new styles and experiences.

• Whisky production: Schäffler Bräu produces whisky under the name Tunnarius (Single Malt Whisky) as part of their spirits range; this is reflected on product pages and team/portfolio information.

• The production also includes other spirits (e.g., Schäffler Dry Gin and various brandy/brewery products), but details on annual whisky volume are not provided in the given texts.

• Whisky products

• Tunnarius – Single Malt Whisky (Schäffler Bräu’s spirits range explicitly referenced as “Tunnarius – Single Malt Whisky”).

• Tasting notes

• The texts provide no detailed tasting notes or description of characteristics for Tunnarius or other Schäffler Bräu whiskies. Therefore no specific notes can be provided here.

• Events and news

• Brewery tour: public tours every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:00, with a beer tasting in the storage room and a voucher for a beverage at Brauereigasthof Schäffler; group arrangements by appointment.

• Techtel Mechtel edition 2025: there is an “Edition 2025” with planned single-batch releases and various styles (New England IPA, Tropisches Weizen – Gesellenud, Sabro Lager, Rauchbier) with approximate release times.

• Allgäuer Hell-based releases: Allgäuer Hell launched in 2017 and has since been one of the key products.

• Partnerships and events: 10-year partnership between Schäffler and Gasthof zum Sailer celebrated; the company has participated in various events and collaborations in the region.

• Retail sales and discounts: Black Friday campaigns with 13% off in the online shop during certain periods.

• Various updates on the team and the company’s form, including new hires in production (e.g., Ronja Kunz as an intern in 2025) and marketing activities.

• Company philosophy and values

• Tradition meets Zukunft: Schäffler Bräu emphasizes blending long-standing brewing tradition with modern ideas and innovation.

• Alles Echt: focus on authenticity and real values in work, team spirit and production.

• Quality and craftsmanship: high-quality standards and a belief in craftsmanship as the cornerstone of the brewery’s identity.

• Allgäu-originality: pride in being a local, regional original brewery with strong ties to the region and its culture.

• Customer satisfaction and experience: emphasis on giving guests and customers unique experiences through guided tours, special seasonal releases and partnerships.

Note: The summary draws exclusively on the information found on the provided pages and describes Schäffler Bräu with particular focus on the whisky offering (Tunnarius Single Malt Whisky) and the distillery’s overall profile. No information is assumed beyond what is mentioned in the texts.