Stiegl Brewery
Stiegl Brewery is an independent Austrian brewing company headquartered in Salzburg, widely recognized as Austria's largest private brewery. The brand produces a variety of traditional Austrian beer styles and operates its own malting facility and distribution network.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Austria
HQ City
Salzburg
Founded
1492
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
AT
Ultimate Parent
Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg GmbH
Data Hosting
AT
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
AMA-Gütesiegel
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1492
Brewery founded
Stiegl is first mentioned in a deed at the site of the current brewery in Salzburg.
1887
Krippner family acquisition
The Kiener family acquired the brewery, which remains in their private ownership today.
1990
Stiegl-Brauwelt opened
The company opened an extensive museum and visitor center in Salzburg.