Overview

• Lang-Bräu, founded in 1853 and family-run for over 170 years, will permanently close on May 31, 2025.
• Economic pressures, including rising costs, weak earnings, and shifting consumer habits, drove the decision to shut down.
• The brewery required a €12 million investment for modernization, which was deemed financially unfeasible.
• The final bottle of Lang-Bräu beer was produced in late April, with regional deliveries concluding in mid-May.
• The closure marks the loss of a cultural institution, with fans and partners expressing gratitude and honoring its legacy.