Brauerei Gutmann

What Brauerei Gutmann does

Brauerei Gutmann is a traditional Bavarian wheat beer brewery founded in 1976 and headquartered in Titting, Germany, operating as a sole proprietorship (e.K.) owned by Michael Gutmann. The company specializes in a single category — Hefeweizen — with a portfolio spanning Helles Hefeweizen, Dunkles Hefeweizen, Leichtes Hefeweizen, Alkoholfreies Hefeweizen, and the alcohol-free Dunkles Hefeweizen mit Dinkel launched in May 2023, plus the Weizenbock line (in production since 1972) and limited-edition seasonal specialties such as Marille-, Rum-, and Gin-Weizenbock. Brewing rests on four proprietary process elements: a regionally sourced grain supply through the Erzeugergemeinschaft Jura-Land, an in-house maltery (Eigene Mälzerei), the proprietary Gutmann Hefestamm yeast strain, and traditional open fermentation with bottle maturation (Nachreifung in der Flasche).

The business generates revenue through three main streams: (1) wholesale beer distribution to Getränkefachmärkte and supply to Gaststätten including the wholly-owned Gutmann zur Post in Hilpoltstein, with per-delivery-day tiered list pricing (Hauptkunden, Nebenbranchen, Sonstige Kunden); (2) direct-to-consumer sales through the on-site Brauereiverkauf and the Souvenirladen e-commerce storefront selling branded textiles, glassware, accessories, brewery tour tickets, and limited-edition gift packages; and (3) on-site Gastronomie revenue from the brewery-owned restaurants. Distribution is geographically confined to Bavaria, with primary focus on the Fränkisches Seenland and Altmühl-Jura regions, and the company has no public global footprint.

Customer acquisition and brand-building rely heavily on community-driven event marketing — annual Tittinger Kellerfest, Weizenbock-Auftakt, Schlosshof-Benefizkonzert, Gutmann-Cup sports tournaments, and regional PR — supplemented by Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and a double opt-in newsletter. The brewery carries 25 years of EMAS environmental certification, two Gemeinwohlbilanz certifications (2023, 2024), and validated sustainability across its brewing-grain supply chain, which together form a distinctive ESG positioning relative to regional competitors. Headcount is reported at 5 employees and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Brauerei Gutmann

Legal name

Brauerei Gutmann e.K.

Website

https://brauerei-gutmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brauerei Gutmann is a traditional Bavarian family-owned wheat beer brewery in Titting, Germany, producing Hefeweizen and Weizenbock specialties for regional B2B distribution, hospitality, on-site sales, and branded e-commerce merchandise across Bavaria and the Fränkisches Seenland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traditional Bavarian Wheat Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

Keywords

• Traditional bavarian brewery
• Wheat beer production
• Craft hefeweizen
• Regional beer distribution
• Bavarian weizenbock

Headquarters

HQ city

Titting

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beer Production and Sales: Core revenue from brewing and selling wheat beer varieties (Hefeweizen, Dunkles Hefeweizen, Leichtes Hefeweizen, Alkoholfreies Hefeweizen, Weizenbock) to retail (Getränkefachmärkte) and hospitality (Gaststätten). Revenue model based on product sales at negotiated/tiered prices per delivery.
2. Souvenirladen / E-commerce: Direct-to-consumer sales of branded merchandise (textiles, glassware, accessories) through the brewery's own online shop and on-site souvenir store. Additional channel for event tickets (Brauereiführungen).
3. Gastronomy: Operation of Gutmann Gaststätten (Gutmann zur Post in Hilpoltstein and others), serving as both a distribution channel and revenue stream through food and beverage service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Brauerei Gutmann brews and sells traditional Bavarian wheat beer (Hefeweizen) variants including Helles, Dunkles, Leichtes, and alcohol-free varieties, alongside Weizenbock seasonal specialties (Heller and Dunkler) and limited-edition variants such as Marille-Weizenbock, Rum-Weizenbock, and Gin-Weizenbock. The brewery also operates a souvenir shop selling branded merchandise, offers guided brewery tours, and runs company-owned gastronomy venues under the Gutmann Gastwirtschaften brand.

Product overview

Brauerei Gutmann is a traditional Bavarian brewery specializing in wheat beer (Hefeweizen) products. Their core product line includes various Hefeweizen styles (Helles, Dunkles, Leichtes, and alcohol-free variants), seasonal Weizenbock specialties, and limited edition releases. The company also operates a souvenir shop selling branded merchandise and offers brewery tours. Their brewing process emphasizes traditional methods including open fermentation, their own malting facility, and the use of the proprietary Gutmann Hefestamm (yeast strain).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hefeweizen Wheat Beer Line Core product line of wheat beers including Helles Hefeweizen, Dunkles Hefeweizen, Leichtes Hefeweizen, and Alkoholfreies Hefeweizen (alcohol-free) variants. Brewed using the proprietary Gutmann Hefestamm yeast strain, open fermentation, and bottle maturation.
• Weizenbock Strong wheat beer (bock-style) available in Heller Weizenbock (light) and Dunkler Weizenbock (dark) varieties.
• Gutmann Dunkles Alkoholfreies Hefeweizen mit Dinkel Specialty alcohol-free dark wheat beer brewed with spelt (Dinkel).
• Limited-Edition Weizenbock Variants Limited-edition seasonal specialty beers including Marille-Weizenbock (apricot), Rum-Weizenbock, and Gin-Weizenbock, sold as gift packages at the brewery.
• Souvenirladen (Branded Merchandise) Direct-to-consumer sales of branded merchandise including weizen glasses, t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, caps, cooling bags, cycling jerseys, football jerseys, socks, towels, coasters, aprons, bottle openers, and miniature trucks, available online and on-site.
• Brauereiführung (Brewery Tours) Guided tours of the brewery and historic water castle complex, offered regularly during summer months.
• Gutmann Gastwirtschaften (Company-Owned Restaurants) Company-owned restaurant venues serving Gutmann wheat beer on-premise, including Gutmann zur Post in Hilpoltstein (Denkmalpreis 2020 recipient).

Quantifiable outcome

• EMAS certified environmental management for 25 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Biodiversitätskulisse Eichelberg (Hallertau)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Brauerei Gutmann collaborates with the 'Biodiversity Framework Eichelberg' in the Hallertau hop-growing region to promote hop cultivation that preserves species diversity while giving Gutmann wheat beer special character.
• Institut für Energietechnik IfE GmbH an der OTH Amberg-WeidenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Brauerei Gutmann collaborated with the Institute for Energy Technology at OTH Amberg-Weiden to develop a sustainable energy concept as the first step towards a CO2-neutral brewery. The partnership focused on optimizing energy use and planning green energy initiatives.
• Energie-Effizienz-Netzwerk für bayerische Brauereien und MolkereienminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Brauerei Gutmann co-founded an energy efficiency network for Bavarian breweries and dairies, together with 14 representatives from the brewing industry, food technology, plant engineering, and the Institut für Energietechnik. The network enables shared learning and benchmarking on energy efficiency.
• Weiss Architekten, teejitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Brauerei Gutmann co-hosts a Sustainability Stammtisch (networking event) with Weiss Architekten, teejit, and well-being economy advisor Markus Risch, as part of the 'Tage des guten Wirtschaftens' (Days of Good Business Practices) in Bavaria.
• Verein H.O.P.E.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022The proceeds from the annual Schlosshof-Benefizkonzert (courtyard charity concert) in the brewery's historic courtyard are donated to the H.O.P.E. association, which supports seriously ill children in Ukraine. The charity event features artists such as 'Rudi Zapf & Zapf'nstreich'.
• Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Annual co-presentation of the 'Preis der Brauerei Gutmann für Projekte zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit' (Prize for Projects on Sustainability) with KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, awarded at Dies Academicus. The prize promotes and honors scientific work by students and university staff on sustainability topics. The partnership has been ongoing since at least 2020.
• HopfenringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Brauerei Gutmann and Hopfenring jointly initiated a pilot project in 2018 for the 'Certification of Sustainably Produced Brewing Grain' (Zertifizierung von nachhaltig erzeugtem Braugetreide). The sustainability system is now practiced by all farmers in the Erzeugergemeinschaft Jura-Land and validated through on-site controls assessing economic, ecological, and social criteria including CO2 emissions.
• DJK Titting (sports club)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Annual Gutmann-Cup youth football tournament (U19 boys and U17 girls) organized in partnership with DJK Titting, held as part of the Tittinger Kellerfest. The partnership combines sports sponsorship with brand visibility at one of the brewery's key annual events.
• Königlich privilegierte Feuerschützengesellschaft TittingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2011Annual Gutmann-Cup der Schützinnen und Schützen (shooting competition) co-organized with the Königlich privilegierte Feuerschützengesellschaft Titting. Now in its 14th edition, the competition draws shooter clubs from across Bavaria and beyond. An Olympic medalist has participated in the event.
• Bavarian Caps GmbHminorOthersThe Gutmann Cap (Snapback) was co-developed with Bavarian Caps GmbH (Donaupark 26, 93309 Kelheim), featuring embroidery, a high-quality leather patch, wheat glass print on the visor underside, and Gutmann print on the inner band.
• Erzeugergemeinschaft Jura-Land (Grain Producer Group)coreOthersBrauerei Gutmann sources its brewing grain exclusively from the Erzeugergemeinschaft Jura-Land, a farmer cooperative. All farmers have achieved sustainability validation. The partnership includes annual field inspections and quality assessments, with Brauerei Gutmann's Michael Gutmann serving as chairman of the association for quality grain cultivation in Bavaria.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Erdinger Weissbräu: Germany's largest wheat beer brewer, headquartered in Bavaria; competes in the exact same wheat beer category as Gutmann but operates at national/international scale with broader distribution.
• Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan: One of the world's oldest breweries (Bavaria), producing wheat beers alongside a broad portfolio; relevant incumbent peer given overlapping wheat beer specialty and heritage positioning.
• Tucher Bräu Fürth: Established Franconian brewery producing wheat beers and traditional Bavarian styles in close proximity to Gutmann's regional territory; comparable regional brewing heritage.
• Hofbräuhaus München (Staatliches Hofbräuhaus): Iconic Bavarian state brewery with global brand recognition; overlaps with Gutmann in Bavarian wheat beer category and brewery-owned restaurant concepts (Hofbräuhaus).
• Augustiner-Bräu Wagner München: Major Bavarian traditional brewery with strong on-premise presence; comparable family/heritage positioning and B2B hospitality focus in Bavaria.

Direct peers

• Schneider Weisse (G. Schneider & Sohn): Bavarian wheat beer specialist (Weißbierbrauerei) with a long family heritage and traditional brewing methods; directly comparable to Gutmann on product focus (wheat beer), regional Bavarian positioning, and traditional brewing techniques.
• Brauerei Aying (Ayinger): Family-run Bavarian craft brewery producing traditional Bavarian styles including wheat beers, with comparable regional/specialty positioning and brewery-owned restaurant operations.

Emerging players

• Giesinger Bräu: Munich-based independent craft brewery producing a range of traditional and craft styles including wheat beers; comparable emerging craft positioning in Bavaria.
• Camba Bavaria: Independent Bavarian craft brewery founded in 2009, focused on specialty and limited-edition beers; comparable emerging craft positioning serving Bavaria.

Regional players

• Klosterbrauerei Andechs (Andechser): Bavarian monastery brewery producing wheat and doppelbock beers with strong regional brand and on-premise taproom culture; comparable craft/Bavarian craft positioning and traditional methods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZmElROmjBlGeQnuPx8Zu0w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Gutmann-Hefeweizen-35455600449
• Instagraminstagram.com/brauerei_gutmann
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brauerei-gutmann

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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