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

Here’s what to expect at the Visitor Centre:

A shop with Brauerei Locher products and merchandise, various tastings for groups (by appointment) and individuals, showing the brewery’s history and background and a team that will be delighted to answer all your questions about Appenzeller Bier. Immerse yourself in the art of brewing and challenge your senses! Let yourself be carried away by the fascination of traditional brewing!

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 12.00 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 120.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 12.00.

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 155.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 15.50.

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

MALT'N CHOC TASTING FOR GROUPS

Experience the combination of Säntis Malt Whisky specialities with exquisite Grand Cru chocolate from Chocolat Manufacture Appenzell.Sie die Kombination von Säntis-Malt-Whisky-Spezialitäten mit auserlesener Grand-Cru-Schokolade der Chocolat Manufaktur Appenzell. The flat rate is CHF 494.00 for up to 8 people. Each additional person costs CHF 61.75.

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

1p.m. - 18.30p.m.

Tuesday till Friday

9p.m. - 18.30p.m.

Saturday

9a.m. - 5p.m.

Sunday

10a.m. - 5p.m.

Opening times Ascension & Pentecost

Thursday, May 09th 24

11a.m. - 5 p.m. No public beer tasting at 10.15 a.m. due to public holiday

Saturday, Mai 11th 24

09 a.m. - 05 p.m.

Sunday, May 12th 24

10 a.m. - 05 p.m.

Saturday, Mai 18th 24

09 a.m. - 05 p.m.

Sunday, May 19th 24

CLOSED

Monday, May 20th 24

11a.m. - 5 p.m.

Corpus Christi, Thursday may 30th 24

CLOSED