Brauquöll Visitor Centre in Appenzell

Brauerei Locher AG – Brauquöll Visitor Centre
Brauereiplatz 1 – 9050 Appenzell – Switzerland
Phone: +41 71 788 01 76 – e-mail: besucher@appenzellerbier.ch

Visitor Center – Discover Quöllfrisch and More!

Visit our visitor center and immerse yourself in the world of Appenzeller beer. Explore our spacious shop offering products from Brauerei Locher and selected fan items. We offer individual and group tastings (on request) and provide fascinating insights into the history of the brewery. Our team is happy to answer all your questions about brewing and Säntis Malt Whisky. Experience the rich tradition of brewing firsthand and be inspired!

Sönd wöllkomm! Your Brauquöll team

How to find us

GET TO KNOW THE NEW WORLD OF APPENZELLER BEER

On a short tour through the brewhouse, you can take a look into the mash kettles, the lauter tun, the boiling kettle, and the whirlpool. From an elevated walkway, you can also see the bottling line. Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have about the brewery and Appenzeller beer. The tour is open at any time during the opening hours from 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., without prior registration and free of charge.

BEER TASTINGS FOR INDIVIDUAL VISITORS

Each Thursday at 10:15a.m. (except public holidays) we offer an open tasting. No reservation required. Admission: CHF 12.00 per person.

 

 

 

GROUPE TASTINGS

Tastings are for groups of up to 25 participants. Personal contact in a pleasant atmosphere is important to us. Would you like to visit us with a larger group? It's possible to split your group. You can plan a tasting at the visitor center with one part of the group and an individual activity with the other part of the group, either parallel or alternating. Are you looking for original ideas for your next club or team outing? Appenzell Tourism offers a variety of tours and group activities. Whatever offer you are interested in, we are happy to work with you to create a detailed program. Contact us, we advise you free of charge! Phone Visitor Centre: +41 71 788 01 76 / besucher@appenzellerbier.ch

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Tastings

BEER TASTING FOR INDIVIDUAL VISITORS

Each Thursday at 10:15a.m. (except public holidays) we offer an open tasting. No reservation required. Admission: CHF 14.00 per person.

Duration:around 60 minutes

Group size:individuals - limited number of participants (minimum age 16 years)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

BEER TASTING FOR GROUPS

Enjoy some delicious Appenzeller specialty beers in a cosy atmosphere and get to know new and exciting beer creations. This tasting also includes one glass of whisky per person. The flat rate is CHF 140.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 14.00.

Duration:around 60 minutes

Group size:up to 10 people (minimum age 16)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

ORDER YOUR TASTING VOUCHER HERE

BEER AND WHISKY TASTING FOR GROUPS

Enjoy some delicious Appenzeller specialty beers in a cosy atmosphere and get to know new and exciting beer creations. This tasting also includes one glass of whisky per person. The flat rate is CHF 175.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 17.50.

Duration:around 60 minutes

Group size:up to 10 people (minimum age 16/18)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

ORDER YOUR TASTING VOUCHER HERE

WHISKY TASTING FOR GROUPS

Join us at the Appenzeller Whisky-Stöbli for an introduction to the aromas of the exquisite Säntis Malt. In this tasting you will learn to hone your senses, learning more with each sip of Säntis Malt Whisky. The flat rate is CHF 320.00 for up to 8 people. Each additional person costs CHF 40.00.

Duration:around 90 minutes

Group size:up to 8 people (minimum age 18)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

ORDER YOUR TASTING VOUCHER HERE

BLIND TASTING FOR GROUPS

Challenge your sense of smell and taste! We will start by introducing you to six different types of beer, followed by a blind tasting, where you will be asked to guess which type your are sampling. The flat rate is CHF 220.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 22.00.

Duration:around 90 minutes

Group size:up to 10 people (minimum age 16)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

ORDER YOUR TASTING VOUCHER HERE

BEER TASTING ALCOHOL-FREE FOR GROUPS

Doing without volume percentages by no means means doing without taste. Whether lager, wheat, IPA, panaché or spritzer - the alcohol-free range of Appenzeller beers offers something for every palate. Book this tasting and discover the alcohol-free variety. The flat rate is CHF 120.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 12.00.

Duration:around 60 minutes

Group size:up to 10 people (No age limit)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

ORDER YOUR TASTING VOUCHER HERE

BREWBEE TASTING FOR GROUPS

High-quality by-products such as spent grains, brewer's yeast, soft beer and secondary wort are refined and further developed. They are used to create our brewbee products. Discover the diversity of the Locher brewery during a brewbee tasting with food pairing. The flat rate is CHF 220.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 22.00.

Duration:around 90 minutes

Group size:up to 10 people (minimum age 16)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

ORDER YOUR TASTING VOUCHER HERE

Date

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At the moment, we are unable to offer appointments. If your desired date is no longer available, please contact us. We are sure to find an alternative. Phone +41 71 788 01 76

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Zusätzliches

If you would like a tasting in another language, please contact us.

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Opening times

Open all year round (closed on public holidays)

 

Monday

10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Tuesday till Friday

9 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

No public tasting on January, 16th 2025

Entire Quöllfrisch range - Beer of the month at a special price in the visitor center - 20% discount

This month there's a 20% discount on the entire Quöllfrisch range! A sip of Appenzell quality of life! Brewed with exquisite ingredients and quöllfrisch water from the Alpstein. Available in naturally cloudy, light, dark and now also non-alcoholic!

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