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Born in Radeberg. Dedicated to Pilsner since 1872.

In 1872, five men in the small Saxon town of Radeberg shared a simple belief: Pilsner could be better. Not louder. Not more complicated. Just better. They were not brewers by trade. They were driven by curiosity, ambition and a clear idea of quality. Instead of copying what already existed, they set out to refine it. Their focus was on one beer style only – Pilsner – and on doing it with absolute precision. That decision still defines Radeberger Pilsner today.

Five Founders. One Clear Vision.

The founders came from different backgrounds – business, politics and industry. What united them was the courage to challenge convention and the confidence to invest in quality.

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Gustav Philipp

A landowner and the first director of the brewery. He was the driving force behind the founding and invested a large part of his personal fortune to turn the vision into reality.

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Johann Gottfried Schöne

A successful manufacturer who contributed economic expertise and a clear understanding of efficient production and organization.

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August Max Rumpelt

Mayor of Radeberg and a strong advocate for regional industry. He actively supported the establishment of the brewery to strengthen the town’s economic future.

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Dr. Heinrich Eduard Minckwitz

A lawyer and early member of the German parliament. A progressive thinker who firmly believed in innovation – including when it came to beer.

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Carl Hermann Rasche

City treasurer of Radeberg. Known for his financial acumen, he ensured stability and structure during the brewery’s early years.

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Five different backgrounds. One shared ambition: to brew the finest Pilsner of their time.

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Shaped by Saxony. Inspired by Dresden.

Radeberg lies just outside Dresden, a city known for craftsmanship, culture and independent thinking. This environment shaped the mindset behind Radeberger Pilsner.

Respect for tradition, paired with the drive to improve, became part of the brewery’s DNA. The result was a Pilsner that reflected its region while setting standards well beyond it.

One Place. One Path.

Since 1872, Radeberger Pilsner has been brewed exclusively in Radeberg, Germany. While brewing technology has evolved, the principle has remained unchanged.

We believe that consistency is the result of focus. Brewing in one place, to one standard, ensures the quality and taste that have defined Radeberger Pilsner for over 150 years.

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