History

2022

On July 7th, 2022 our co-shareholder Dr. Michael Flämig died suddenly at the age of 46.

Born on June 5th, 1976 in Bamberg as the first of two children of Irmtraut Flämig, née Weyermann, he spent his school days in Bamberg.

He completed his studies in economics in Würzburg.

After his doctorate to Dr. re. pol in insurance law, he worked as an assistant at the University of Bamberg before joining Weyermann® in 2007 as an assistant to the management, where he was given power of attorney.

In 2015, after 7 years at Weyermann®, he decided to start his own business (Neoventi).

Dr. Michael Flämig leaves behind 2 sons aged 13 and 10 and his wife Natascha.
2022
A new wet milling system and a big bag unit go into operation at the Heinz Weyermann^® extract brewery.

With these technical innovations, various malt blends can be run, even with the smallest quantities of specialty malts, making it possible to perfectly customize conventional or organic malt extracts.

2022
2022

The pioneer of Weyermann^® turns 65: President Thomas Kraus-Weyermann celebrates his birthday.

The entrepreneur, author, and renowned industry expert turned the family-owned company into the world market leader in specialty malts together with his wife Sabine Weyermann.

For his birthday, Thomas Kraus-Weyermann received many birthday videos from companions, international partners, and the Weyermann^® team.

He also got a unique beer from the Weyermann^® Brew Manufacture: The Weyermann^® No. 65 Heirloom Pioneer Thomas. He shared this special beer with the entire Weyermann^® team.
2021
COO Jürgen Buhrmann celebrates his 60th birthday and 30 years at Weyermann^®.

His passion for malt, visionary technical ambition, and absolute dedication to people and products contribute considerably to the success of Weyermann^®. These two special anniversaries mark a special moment for the entire company.

As a gesture of appreciation, the Weyermann^® Brew Manufacture brewed a special barrel-aged bock beer: the Weyermann^® No. 30 Jürgen’s matured wheatsdom.

2021
2021

Beers of the Weyermann^® brew manufacture and spirits of the Weyermann^® distillery are awarded on multiple occasions.

Malt from Weyermann^® in creative hands make products of superb quality.
2021
95 years Weyermann® CARAFA^®.

Weyermann^® CARAFA^® and the other members of the CARA brand family are worldwide THE renowned names when it comes to high-quality specialty malts!

The Weyermann^® brands are a significant part of the 140-year history of the company.

2021
2021

A significant capacity expansion of the Heinz Weyermann^® Roasted Malt Brewery is realized with new equipment.

The center piece is the new lauter tun from brewing equipment specialist Kaspar Schulz.

In addition, a new wort cooler, water tank, and mash finisher are build in. A newly installed big bag discharge system guarantees maximum flexibility in the use of a wide variety of malt blends for the production of aroma-rich malt extracts.

The modernization measures considerably reduce the roasted malt brewery’s CO₂ emissions.
2021
The new germination boxes 5 and 6 go into operating in Bamberg.

A first milestone for the comprehensive reconstruction of the historic malthouse.

2021
2021

The development of the production site in Clingen is making progress.

A new production line and big bag dispatch building start operating.
2021
Thomas Kraus-Weyermann celebrates his 30th anniversary at the company. Since 1999, together with Sabine Weyermann, he shaped the company to become the world leader for specialty malts.

For this occasion, Thomas Kraus-Weyermann happily shares the enjoyment of his specially brewed beer with all employees and grants each one a six-pack of the Weyermann^® “No. 91 Export Experte Thomas”.

2021
2020

The German version of the book “Dark Lagers” is published and enriches the bookshelves of industry experts.

The authors Thomas Kraus-Weyermann and Horst Dornbusch are happy to supply the demand for a German version.
2020
The whole malthouse now runs with green power.

A beautiful flag was designed for this purpose together with the local energy provider. The flags are installed at every Weyermann^® site.

2020
2020

Two reasons to celebrate:

Weyermann^®celebrates the 35th anniversary of Sabine Weyermann, 4th generation, as well as the 10th anniversary of the 5th generation, Franziska Weyermann.

With touching speeches and the specially brewed “No. 35 Sabine’s Espresso Stout”, the great merits of Sabine Weyermann and Franziska Weyermann were celebrated at this unique occasion.
2020
A completely new germination system is built in Clingen.

Together with the redesign of the outdoor area and a heat-insulating exterior facade, one of the most modern malthouses in Thuringia is created.

2020
2020

The extensive construction measures of the renowned company are proceeding with great momentum.

Full of confidence, a new production line for caramel malts is built in the historic malthouse.
2020
The worldwide Covid pandemic challenges Weyermann^®.

The Weyermann family promptly thought about what they could do to help during this challenging and difficult time. The idea was formed to produce ethanol in their own distilleries, in order to counter the shortage of disinfectants.

The ethanol was supplied to local pharmacies at cost price. The pharmacies used the alcohol for the professional production of sanitizers.

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2019

The English version of the book “Dark Lagers” is well received by the international brewing community. The publication is a joint project of Thomas Kraus-Weyermann and the renowned brewing journalist Horst Dornbusch.

Dark Lagers is a unique book that describes the special features of one of the world’s oldest and most misunderstood beer types.
2019
140 years Weyermann^®: The strong family business – with its reliable bridges to 135 countries around the world – is celebrated in a grand manner. Employees, worldwide customers, distribution partners, and close associates celebrate the anniversary year at various events.

The story of a boss and his company is always a love story. When the boss loves the company, he puts his passion into it and thus gives the company a soul – at Weyermann^®, this love story exists for 140 years now!

2019
2018

Weyermann^® proudly presents its first whisky on 12/12/2018.

The Weyermann^® Single Malt Whisky matured for three years in the company’s own barrel room. New whisky compositions are now offered for sale in the Weyermann^® shop LIVING & DRINKING on a regular basis and in limited editions.
2018
The new logistics and loading center (LVZ) located on Boettgerstrasse, is opened.

Ideally located near the motorways, the new plant provides 10,700 m² for order picking of daily shipments.

The 31,000 m² of industrial area offers potential for further growth of Weyermann^®.

2018
2018

Overheating in one of four kilns causes a severe fire on August 9th. Due to the immediate intervention of the Bamberg Fire Department, the fire is brought under control. Thankfully nobody was harmed. The damage, however, amounts to 1.5 million Euros.
2018
Weyermann® Specialty Malts among “Bavaria’s BEST 50″. Every year, the Bavarian State Ministry of Economics, Energy and Technology honors the 50 fastest-growing medium-sized companies in Bavaria. The criteria for the award are employee and sales growth over the past five years. This independent award gives us great pride.

2018
2018

60^th birthday of shareholder and managing director Sabine Weyermann. Since joining in 1985, she has transformed the company into a bright red-and-yellow diamond. In the world-wide brewing community, the red and yellow corporate identity has become an epitome for tradition, highest product quality and endless creativity.
2018
Gold and Silver at the Meininger’s International Craftbeer Award 2018!
We receive a gold medal for our Bamberger Hofbräu® Smoke and a silver medal for our Weyermann® RyePA. A jury of 84 experts selected the most outstanding beers out of 1,090 entries from 28 nations according to specific criterias.

2018
2018

Weyermann^® Malting Barley Producer Award 2018. With this annual award, first launched in 2012, we honor the extraordinary merits of more than 500 local farmers, who grow high-quality malting barley for us. Weyermann® proudly promotes the regional malting barley cultivation in Upper Franconia.
2018
Franziska Weyermann, 5th generation, has successfully completed her studies for her diploma in brewing and beverage technology at the Technical University of Munich-Weihenstephan, the Alma Mater of four Weyermann generations. Since then, she has officially started working for the company as an assistant to the managing directors.

2018
2017

Weyermann® Malts acquires Thüringen Malz in Clingen.
Built in 1996, the malting plant is located in one of the world’s best malting barley regions and is designated to help meet the ever-increasing demand for Craft Terroir malts.
2016
Investments at the company plant in Haßfurt.
After severe storm damage, five out of a total of eight 700 t silos have been renewed. In addition, a logistics hall with a modern packaging system (800 bags per hour) has been built and the barley reception has been modernized.

2016
2016

General operations manager Jürgen Buhrmann looks back on a quarter of a century in the company. Together with the managing directors he has greatly shaped the success of the past 25 years, with his very own cool-headedness and calm.
2016
25th company anniversary of Thomas Kraus-Weyermann. Since January 1st 1991, he has been guiding the fate of the family business as managing director in the sales and engineering areas. Using his visionary genius for business opportunities, he continues to innovate.

2016
2016

Weyermann® malts works to incorporate an appreciative, clear and nuanced language inside and outside the company environment. The company is awarded the LINGVA ETERNA® seal for this dedication.
2015
The marketing department, the departments of accounting, controlling and IT find their new home in the 2013 acquired and renovated Bamberg site #3.

The new Fan Shop and distillery complement the visitors centre.

2015
2014

135 years of Weyermann® Malt:
In the anniversary year, 90,000 tons of malt in 85 varieties are produced by 150 employees at three sites and exported by 50 distributors to customers in over 150 countries. 40,000 different beers are brewed with it worldwide.
2014
The completion of the renovated Weyermann® visitors centre on the former site of the “Railway gymnastic and sporting club Bamberg” (ETSV) is an ideal extension of the company’s premises and also the highlight of the anniversary year.

2014
2014

At the European Beer Star Weyermann® wins a bronze medal with the rye beer “Bamberg Rogg’t”. It is the first participation and a huge motivation for the entire brewing staff.

1,600 beers in 52 categories participated.
2014
The strong demand for bagged malts leads to investing in a new high performance bagging plant. The acquisition of the Scherbaum site in Bamberg offers Weyermann® very good expansion of storage capacity.

2014
2013

The purchase of the adjacent former “DiDio”-site on Brennerstrasse and its continuous development as Bamberg site #3 offers Weyermann^® the opportunity to grow in the immediate neighbourhood.
2013
Weyermann® brew master Dominik Maldoner wins the 1st German Championship of Beer Sommeliers in Hallersdorf.
He qualifies for participation in the World Cup of beer sommeliers in Munich.

2013
2013

1.6 million bags per year leave the Weyermann® logistics centre.
A QR code scanner allows the analysis of the respective malt batch and all relevant information to be downloaded to your phone.
2012
Presentation of the 1st Prussian whiskey made from Weyermann® malt by Cornelia Bohn:
With the commitment to the production of whiskey, Weyermann® is now also well represented in the area of noble spirits.

2012
2012

“The Oxford Companion to Beer”, edited by star-brewer Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewing NY is presented in London. Among the table of authors is Thomas Kraus-Weyermann as the only representative of a malting plant.
2012
Sommelier Training at Weyermann® Malt:
The management and ten staff members are educated as beer sommeliers by professionals of the Doemens Academy. Thus the competence concerning „beer” is unique for a malthouse.

2012
2012

“Cervejaria Bamberg”, the brewery of Alexandre Bazzo from Brazil, is once again voted “Brewery of the Year”. The enthusiastic Weyermann® customer and Bamberg ambassador has already received more than 13 awards for his beers.
2011
The new „terroir“-malts meet the great demands for malt that enables the brewer to reproduce the typical and authentic taste and aroma of beers of a certain region.

2011
2011

In every third industrial sector worldwide German companies are market leaders.
Concerning the malting and brewing industry, Weyermann® Malt has always been one of the “best of the best” since 2011, as stated in the “Encyclopedia of German World Market Leaders”.
2010
For 25 years now, Sabine Weyermann is the managing director of Weyermann® malt in the 4th generation. Her strong commitment to the Bavarian economy is awarded by the Ministers of State Christine Haderthauer and Martin Zeil.

2010

2008

The surge in demand for roasted malts from Weyermann® leads to an expansion of the malt roasting capacities by installing additional roasting drums, 42 silos for roasted malt and thus to a revitalization of the entire site.
2006
Weyermann® constructs its modern logistics center marking another milestone in the company’s history: Future-oriented, with an intelligent inventory management system and space for 900 pallets as well as a fully automatic bagging- and palletizing-machine.

2006
2005

Weyermann® acquires a grain elevator in Leesau as part of a farsighted strategy. The modernization and expansion of the silo capacities in 2011 increases the storage capacity to 45,000 tons of grains from Upper Franconia.
2003
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of SINAMAR®, a new 2.5-hectoliter Kaspar Schulz testbrew system is brought into service – a milestone, followed by a pilot malthouse and a baker’s oven.

2003
2001

With the acquisition of former “Main malt” in Haßfurt, Weyermann® now owns a production facility for base malts – with ideal access to the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal.
1996
For the first time Weyermann® joins the craft brewers conference. In doing so the company becomes a great companion and supporter of the craftbrewers’ movement and an international trendsetter in the malting industry.

1996
1996

A brand new, fully-automated brewery with vacuum evaporators for the production of SINAMAR® is installed in the former power house. The investment in an automatic bagging system is also future-oriented.
1992
By constructing a new malthouse, the managing trio Sabine Weyermann, Thomas Kraus-Weyermann and Ludwig Popp dare to make a courageous step into the future.

1992
1985

Sabine Weyermann joins management, followed by her husband Thomas Kraus-Weyermann in 1991. Sabine and Thomas return the focus of production to specialty malts.
1979
The companies focus is on the production of base malts. As a result, large new silos are set up until the late 1970s.

1979
1954

During the 1950s, the company is managed by the two cousins Rolf and Heinz Weyermann.
1948
The production of SINAMAR® in Bamberg is resumed under the name of “Roastmaltbeer Brewery Heinz Weyermann” utilising former equipment from the Potsdam production plant.

1948
1929

The 50th anniversary of Weyermann® is celebrated with a grand festivity in the new ballroom which is purposebuilt for the occasion.
Export countries climb to over 30 this year.
1919
Sabine Weyermann and her two sons Rudolf and Carl continue running the business after the death of founder Johann Baptist Weyermann.

1919
1908

With the national registration of the brand CARAPILS®, the success story of the Weyermann® CARA-family begins.
In 1924 CARAMÜNCH®, CARAWIEN®, CARAHELL®, CARADUNKEL® and CARAFA® are registrated.
1903
First SINAMAR® is produced in Bamberg.
Due to beer tax reasons, Johann Baptist Weyermann relocates production to Potsdam in 1907, where SINAMAR is being brewed with great success until 1945.

1903
1902

The roast malt beer “SINAMAR®” is developed. Johann Baptist holds the imperial patent of a “Production process of flavourless and concentrated colour malt extracts for the production of dark beer”.
1896
“Gambrinus”, is the first of many registered Weyermann® trademarks. Prizes and international awards confirm the high quality of the specialty malts from Weyermann® and are testimony of the early international networking.

1896
1888-1930

Gustav Haeberle (1853-1930) is the architect of all buildings on the Weyermann® site. He is married to Johann Baptist’s sister Kunigunde and closely connected to the family. He manages the implementation of the idea of a “city outside the city”.
1888
The prosperity of the company requireslarger production facilities: Johann Baptist Weyermann decides to set up a new factory for specialty malts at its now present location.

Carl Weyermann, brother of Rudolf, is born. After several internships at breweries he goes on to study at the brewer’s school of VLB in Berlin from 1910 to 1911.

1888
1880

Rudolf Weyermann, son of Johann Baptist, is born. After schooling, apprenticeship as a banker, and some internships he studies brewing technology at Weihenstephan.
1879
On October 4th Johann Baptist Weyermann establishes the “Mich. Weyermann’s Malzkaffee Fabrik on the property of his inlaws on Laurenzistraße.
The production system consists of a small roasting drum under a tarpaulin.

1879
1873

Johann Baptist Weyermann inherits the grain store and continues running it. Three years later he marries Sabine Sippel, daughter of the city’s pharmacist.
1853
Johann Baptist founder of today’s company and son of Michael Weyermann is born in “Fischerei No 17”, as fourth of seven children.

1853
1817

The eponymous patron of the company, Michael Weyermann, is born in Bamberg’s picturesque quarter Little-Venice. Like his father he becomes a skipper, and expands the transportation business to a grain store.
1600
Since the 16th century, members of the Weyermann family have been working as fishermen and skippers on the Regnitz and Main rivers. The family has been working in these professions for centuries.

1600
1510

The former book of citizens called “Immunitätenbuch” of 1510 contains the oldest evidence of the name “Weyermann” in the city of Bamberg.

1996

For the first time Weyermann® joins the craft brewers conference. In doing so the company becomes a great companion and supporter of the craftbrewers’ movement and an international trendsetter in the malting industry.
1996
A brand new, fully-automated brewery with vacuum evaporators for the production of SINAMAR® is installed in the former power house. The investment in an automatic bagging system is also future-oriented.

1996
1992

By constructing a new malthouse, the managing trio Sabine Weyermann, Thomas Kraus-Weyermann and Ludwig Popp dare to make a courageous step into the future.
1985
Sabine Weyermann joins management, followed by her husband Thomas Kraus-Weyermann in 1991. Sabine and Thomas return the focus of production to specialty malts.

1985
1979

The companies focus is on the production of base malts. As a result, large new silos are set up until the late 1970s.
1954
During the 1950s, the company is managed by the two cousins Rolf and Heinz Weyermann.

1954
1948

The production of SINAMAR® in Bamberg is resumed under the name of “Roastmaltbeer Brewery Heinz Weyermann” utilising former equipment from the Potsdam production plant.
1929
The 50th anniversary of Weyermann® is celebrated with a grand festivity in the new ballroom which is purposebuilt for the occasion.
Export countries climb to over 30 this year.

1929
1919

Sabine Weyermann and her two sons Rudolf and Carl continue running the business after the death of founder Johann Baptist Weyermann.
1908
With the national registration of the brand CARAPILS®, the success story of the Weyermann® CARA-family begins.
In 1924 CARAMÜNCH®, CARAWIEN®, CARAHELL®, CARADUNKEL® and CARAFA® are registrated.

1908
1903

First SINAMAR® is produced in Bamberg.
Due to beer tax reasons, Johann Baptist Weyermann relocates production to Potsdam in 1907, where SINAMAR is being brewed with great success until 1945.
1902
The roast malt beer “SINAMAR®” is developed. Johann Baptist holds the imperial patent of a “Production process of flavourless and concentrated colour malt extracts for the production of dark beer”.

1902

1896

“Gambrinus”, is the first of many registered Weyermann® trademarks. Prizes and international awards confirm the high quality of the specialty malts from Weyermann® and are testimony of the early international networking.
1888-1930
Gustav Haeberle (1853-1930) is the architect of all buildings on the Weyermann® site. He is married to Johann Baptist’s sister Kunigunde and closely connected to the family. He manages the implementation of the idea of a “city outside the city”.

1888-1930
1888

The prosperity of the company requireslarger production facilities: Johann Baptist Weyermann decides to set up a new factory for specialty malts at its now present location.

Carl Weyermann, brother of Rudolf, is born. After several internships at breweries he goes on to study at the brewer’s school of VLB in Berlin from 1910 to 1911.
1880
Rudolf Weyermann, son of Johann Baptist, is born. After schooling, apprenticeship as a banker, and some internships he studies brewing technology at Weihenstephan.

1880
1879

On October 4th Johann Baptist Weyermann establishes the “Mich. Weyermann’s Malzkaffee Fabrik on the property of his inlaws on Laurenzistraße.
The production system consists of a small roasting drum under a tarpaulin.
1873
Johann Baptist Weyermann inherits the grain store and continues running it. Three years later he marries Sabine Sippel, daughter of the city’s pharmacist.

1873
1853

Johann Baptist founder of today’s company and son of Michael Weyermann is born in “Fischerei No 17”, as fourth of seven children.
1817
The eponymous patron of the company, Michael Weyermann, is born in Bamberg’s picturesque quarter Little-Venice. Like his father he becomes a skipper, and expands the transportation business to a grain store.

1817
1600

Since the 16th century, members of the Weyermann family have been working as fishermen and skippers on the Regnitz and Main rivers. The family has been working in these professions for centuries.
1510
The former book of citizens called “Immunitätenbuch” of 1510 contains the oldest evidence of the name “Weyermann” in the city of Bamberg.

1510

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