History

Brauerei Egg is a regional Austrian brewery with roots dating back to 1894. According to the company’s pages, the first beer in Egg was bottled on 24 March 1894, and since then they have maintained a strong connection to the Vorarlberg region and the Bregenzerwald. They describe themselves as people who go their own way and place emphasis on preserving identity, homeland and quality. In addition to beer, they also produce soft drinks and a single malt whisky, and they emphasize regionality, sustainability and a strongly rooted relationship with the local community. Their website also highlights the link between the region and the company as well as pride in their heritage and craft.

Production and craftsmanship

Beer production is described as artisanal and based on decoction mashing, where parts of the mash are boiled and returned to the main mash to impart different aromas, colors and a slight sweetness. They emphasize that they avoid short heating (pasteurization) and instead let the beer mature and age with care, without diluting it. The water for the beer comes from a spring at the foot of the Winterstaude and is an important regional ingredient that does not require processing. There is emphasis on sourcing raw materials from the area as far as possible, and that they extensively use glass bottles (Mehrweg) to underline sustainability and preserve the taste. Their philosophy also includes a belief that regionality is an attitude and not just a marketing term.

Whisky – Single Malt Whisky

On their product page, Single Malt Whisky is presented. Here, the summer malt (Sommerbraugerste) is milled and mashed in copper kettles together with Bregenzerwald source water, and the whisky matures in sherry casks. The alcohol strength is 43% by volume, and the bottle size is 0.7 L. The product is part of their range and is listed as an item available directly from the producer.

Products and range (overview)

The range includes beers such as Jokl, Wälder, Pils, Dunkel, Bock, Radler and IPA as well as lemonade and other beverages. A single malt whisky is mentioned as Single Malt Whisky. Notably, the text emphasizes a focus on regionality, sustainability and a close relationship with the local community, as well as a willingness to go their own way rather than follow global trends.

Visits, sales and relationships

Direct sales of the whisky item via the ramp are mentioned: “Diesen Artikel bekommst du direkt bei uns an der Rampe.” This indicates a possibility for direct purchase at the brewery, but there are no descriptions of tours or tastings as a standard experiential offering.

Philosophy and values

Hometown and regionality are central values: they always choose glass bottles (Mehrweg) for flavor and sustainability, and clearly express their desire to stay regional in raw materials and partnerships. They also highlight independence by being part of Unabhängige Privatbrauereien Österreichs and by promoting a strong connection to the region through cooperation with local clubs and initiatives. They also show a willingness to stay with their own approach, even when fashion trends arise, such as the IPA trend, which they still see as part of their own concept and craft.