Discover an extraordinary architectural gem of the region and a modern brewery where beer has been brewed continuously since its foundation in 1629. The recipes for Tyskie and Książęce beers were created here. Learn about the fascinating history of Tyskie Browary Książęce and the history of the extremely strong multi-generational connection of the local community with the brewery. At the Center for Brewing Art, you will see how good beer is made and learn about the sensory profiles of Tyskie and Książęce beers.
In the Beer Laboratory, you will find various beer artifacts and the best varieties of raw materials. Here, you will literally touch the craft of brewing. In the historic brick cellars of Tyskie Browary Książęce, there is the Pod Browarem pub, where the tour will end with a demonstration of the proper pouring of the golden drink and a tasting of the beer brewed a few meters above the premises, served immediately after brewing.
What will you see on the tour?
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MURALS
They were created based on the historic photos from the years 1919-1920. One of them, with the surface area of 800 m2, is considered one of the biggest murals in Poland. It was designed by visual artist Matylda Sałajewska and executed by Poland’s leading muralist Artur Wabik.
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CENTER OF BREWING ART
Here you can experience the process of creating good beer with all our senses. You will discover the world of beer and the rules of beer culture. Thanks to the gallery of different types, you will learn about the sensory profiles of the Tyskie and Książęce beers.
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BREWHOUSE – THE HEART OF BREWERY
Built in 1915. The interior is adorned with a white and blue maiolica. The beautiful copper vats were produced in the Weigel facility in Nysa.
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FERMENTATION TANKS
That’s where the wort created in the brewhouse ends up. Here, after adding yeast, we already deal with beer.
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MATURING TANKS
That’s where the final stage of brewing takes place, called maturing or aging. During that time, beer develops it full bouquet of aromas.
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BOTTLING LINE
Tyskie Brewery is the only one in Poland inviting you to see the beer bottling process.
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BREWER'S HOUSE
Built in 1894. That’s where the brewmaster used to test the Tyskie beer, using his long-term experience and trained senses.
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BACHELOR'S HOUSE
That’s where the single men working at the brewery lived and enjoyed the entertainment provided by the casino space.
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MILLER'S VILLA
A neo-Baroque villa named after Julius Müller, a brewmaster employed in 1866, who was the first one to use bottom-fermenting yeast in the beer brewing process.
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Tar Mill and Cooperage
Buildings from the late 19th century. Inside them, beer barrels and other wooden items essential for the brewery's operation were meticulously crafted.
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STABLES AND GARAGES
The buildings served these functions until the time when horse-drawn carriages were replaced by cars, which is commemorated by one of the murals on the brewery grounds.
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FAMILOKS
Buildings in which brewers lived with their families for many generations.
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RAILWAY PLATFORM
In active use until the 1970s. It was reconstructed based on the photos from 100 years ago.
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TASTINGS IN THE PUB
Tasting of our best – fresh beer straight from the Brewery: Tyskie Gronie from the Brewery. Brewed just a few meters above the venue, it is served directly after brewing.
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GIFT SHOP
It offers a rich variety of Tyskie branded items and gifts.