Paulaner Brewery
Paulaner Brewery is a Munich-based brewery founded in 1634 that is widely recognized for its traditional Bavarian wheat beers. It operates as part of the Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe, which is a joint venture between the Schörghuber Corporate Group and Heineken.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Au
Founded
1634
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Schörghuber Stiftung & Co. Holding KG
Data Hosting
DE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
IFS Food
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1634
Founding
Paulaner monks in Munich began brewing beer for public consumption.
1994
Schörghuber Acquisition
The Schörghuber Corporate Group acquired a majority stake in the Paulaner brewery.
2017
Heineken Partnership
Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe was formed as a joint venture between Schörghuber (70%) and Heineken (30%).