Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg

Brauerei Schloss Eggenberg (Austria): Located at Eggenberg Castle in the town of Vorchdorf, Austria. It is one of Europe's oldest independent family-owned breweries; its history dates back to the 10th century, with commercial production beginning in 1681. Since 1803—spanning eight generations—it has been managed by the Stöhr family. The brewery is renowned worldwide for its strong specialty beers, most notably the legendary *Samichlaus* doppelbock (14% ABV, one of the strongest lagers in the world) and *Urbock 23°*. Its beers are exported to over 45 countries.