The Privatbrauerei Erdinger Weißbräu Werner Brombach GmbH (also known as Erdinger Weißbräu) is a brewery in Erding, Germany. Its best-known products are its namesake Weißbiers, or white beers a type of wheat beer.
History
Erdinger calls itself the world's largest wheat beer brewery. It was founded in 1886 by Johann Kienle, and its beer is the best-known culinary product of the city. The brewery did not receive its current name, however, until 1949 from its owner Franz Brombach, who had acquired the brewery 14 years earlier. The current owner is Franz's son, Werner Brombach (from 2005). Currently, there are nine varieties available:
In 2004, as part of their Oktoberfest celebration, Bier Markt in Toronto, Ontario was the first Canadian location to offer Erdinger. Erdinger is available in LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) stores throughout the province.
Since 6th od December 2006 Erdinger can be found in Warrington's best bar, The Lounge.
