Bitburger History
The Original German Pilsner
Founded in 1817 in the southern region of the Eifel mountains, the Bitburger family brewery has now been in business for seven generations, stretching over a period of 200 years. Following this long history of tradition, the brewery is now also one of Germany’s most modern and important breweries in private ownership. The most famous phrase in Germany’s beer world, “Bitte ein Bit” (“One Bit, please”), is recognized all over the world amongst Bitburger fans. Although the brewing processes have continued to evolve, the core values have always remained the same: care, love and passion for brewing. These values support our consistent high quality standards.