Brau Union
Brau Union Österreich AG is Austria's largest brewing group and a subsidiary of the Dutch multinational Heineken N.V. The company operates multiple breweries across Austria, producing a wide portfolio of beer brands including Gösser, Zipfer, and Schwechater.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Austria
HQ City
Linz
Founded
1998
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
AT
Ultimate Parent
Heineken N.V.
Data Hosting
AT
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2003
Heineken acquisition
Heineken N.V. acquired the Brau Union AG group.
2015
Brau Union restructuring
Brau Union Österreich AG consolidated operations as the leading brewing entity in Austria under Heineken.