Tradition & Innovation
Even drinks have roots.
Our history
From 1731 to the present day
The history of OeTTINGER BEVERAGES is actually the story of a family. In 1731, the ancestors of the Kollmars from the small Bavarian town of Fürnheim acquired the brewing rights. A great deal has happened since then. Exciting things. Sad things. Beautiful things.
Devoted to tradition
OeTTINGER BEVERAGES expands Executive Board
Brewery owner Pia Kollmar has been appointed to the Executive Board and will take on responsibility for the areas of finance and strategy with effect from February 11, 2026.
Oettingen headquarters plays host to beer event of the year
At the end of July, the Jakobi-Kirchweih took place once again in Oettingen. This beer festival is steeped in tradition and features a...
OeTTINGER GETRÄNKE to uphold Franconian brewing tradition by continuing the KARMELITER Bräu brand
The roots of the KARMELITER Bräu monastery beer extend all the way back to the Early Middle Ages: That’s over 670 years of brewing history – with...
OeTTINGER BEVERAGES expands Executive Board
Brewery owner Pia Kollmar has been appointed to the Executive Board and will take on responsibility for the areas of finance and strategy with effect from February 11, 2026.
Oettingen headquarters plays host to beer event of the year
At the end of July, the Jakobi-Kirchweih took place once again in Oettingen. This beer festival is steeped in tradition and features a festive parade and marching bands, with everybody decked out in traditional costumes. And of course, a whole array of our OeTTINGER drinks were on…
OeTTINGER GETRÄNKE to uphold Franconian brewing tradition by continuing the KARMELITER Bräu brand
The roots of the KARMELITER Bräu monastery beer extend all the way back to the Early Middle Ages: That’s over 670 years of brewing history – with no end in sight just yet! That’s because OeTTINGER GETRÄNKE will now also be brewing and selling KARMELITER…
Innovation is…
…when drinks do more than just taste good.
Schnitzel beer and other innovations: What’s next for beer?
The schnitzel beer that was ready to try at the end of our internal Innovation Days 2026 was meant to be a final punchline of sorts delivered by our product developers. But it’s more than that, too: It’s a symbol for those who dare to venture outside the traditional brewer bubble and challenge conventions.