1000 Years of Beer - the Weihenstephaner Biercast

Matthias Ebner und Anton Hirschfeld

It has been almost 1000 years since the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan started - and according to its motto "Tradition and Innovation" we dig deeper into the world of podcasts. Be part of Matthias "Tissi" Ebner's (Brand Ambassador) and Anton "Done" Hirschfeld's (Online Marketing Manager) beer journey. Learn something new while listening to scientific conversations or discussions about beer culture. This is where you will discover beer from a whole new angle.

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1000YoB - 4.07 - Market visit Israel: A different view on the brand Weihenstephan

Traditional beer styles, the elder statesman of breweries: That is how people see Weihenstephan in almost every country. This is not the case in Israel: People there have a totally different opinion about the world's oldest brewery.

Apr 30, 2023

41 min

1000YoB - 4.06 - The tradition of setting up maypoles: History and how to celebrate properly

We take a closer look at the history of Maypole festivals, what is done and how beer comes into play. Of course, the traditionalists in the Alpine region know all about this - don't they?

Apr 16, 2023

24 min

1000YoB - 4.05 - Brewing Science in Weihenstephan - and the part we play!

Why has Weihenstephan become the center of brewing science and technology? Let's find out together!

Apr 2, 2023

32 min

1000YoB - 4.04 - Ever heard of "Brotzeit"? A German classic!

Join us on a culinaric journey through Bavaria, Austria and parts of Italy. And who knows? Maybe you'll want your own Brotzeit in a minute!

Mar 19, 2023

26 min

1000YoB - 4.03 - Juuuust a little more: What to look out for while tasting bock beers

Explore the world of bock beers with Dr. Florian Lehnhardt, sensory expert at Technical University Munich, and us! Find out more about what affects the taste - tune in!

Mar 5, 2023

33 min

1000YoB - 4.02 - Yes, there is a bock beer season! Here's what you need to know about it

Bock beer parties, a lot of history and more: Find out more about the essence of bock beer season!

Feb 19, 2023

25 min

1000YoB - 4.01 - Part 2: Cherry, banana and more - since many years: This is what yeast can do!

Let's take a deep dive into yeast. Dr. Mathias Hutzler, expert for yeast-related topics at the Research Center Weihenstephan, explains what yeast can do, if different strains can be mixed together and even gives an insight into complex microbiological issues.

Feb 5, 2023

23 min

1000YoB - 4.01 - Part 1: Cherry, banana and more - since many years: This is what yeast can do!

Feb 5, 2023

24 min

1000YoB - 3.08 - Our favourite beer: Judging by situations, not styles!

Lager, pilsner, wheat beer - it's and endless back and forth about what beer is the best. We thought: Why not talk about favourite situations to drink beer in? Check out this one and argue with us!

Dec 4, 2022

27 min

1000YoB - 3.07 - Unforgivable mistakes? The sensory of bottom-fermented beers

A lager is a simple beer? Not entirely correct - because you can taste mistakes that have been made in the brewing process quite easily. Why is that? Let us find out together with Florian Lehnhardt of TU München.

Nov 20, 2022

31 min