Znojemský městský pivovar Brewery

Znojemský městský pivovar is a historic monument located in the heart of Znojmo, near the castle of Znojmo. This brewery has a long tradition dating back to 1278, when the city was granted the right to brewing. Modern construction was built in 1720 on the property obtained by the imperial patent. The brewery has undergone several changes of owners until today, when it is operated again by the city of Znojmo.

The history of the brewery dates back to the 13th century, when the Roman King Rudolf I. Habsburg granted the city of Znojmo a war and a mile-long right in 1278. This right allowed the locals to cook beer, which was very important for the time being. The oldest preserved brewery guild articles in Znojmo dates back to 1446. The modern city brewery was founded in 1720, when the imperial patent enabled the acquisition of the land around St. Catherine's castle rotunda.

The brewery has undergone several changes to owners and administrators during its history. In 1860, the city sold a brewery for 50,000 gold pieces to Tomas Maura, whose family owned the brewery until 1921. Then the brewery was renamed the First Znojemský steam brewery and malt house. During World War II it worked under Nazi occupation, but after the war in 1948 it was nationalized. The brewery was privatised in 1993 and was acquired by the company Hostan s.r.o., which was sold in 2003 to the Dutch Group Heineken. After the completion of the beer production in Znojmo in 2009, the city bought the brewery back for CZK 26 million in 2010.

In 2015 beer production was restored in part of the former brewery, which meant the rebirth of this historic place. The brewery started producing various types of beer, focusing on unfiltered as Znojemská 11%, Znojemská 12%, Zetko 14% and the only filtered product Znajmer 11%. During the year are also cooked various special beers, including Easter Amber, Christmas Honey and others. In 2017, Znojemský beer joined with Ampelos winery for the production of Sauvin wine.

Today Znojemský městský pivovar is not only a historical monument, but also an active operation that attracts those interested in beer and its history. It offers the opportunity to explore its premises where reconstruction works took place, including cutting down old cones and creating space for events. This space will be further reconstructed, which means further development of the brewery as a place of cultural events.

Znojemský městský pivovar is therefore not only a monument with a rich history, but also a live operation that contributes to the cultural and economic development of Znojmo. His visit offers a view of the past and the present brewery in the region and is therefore worth the interest of both historians and beer lovers.