Franziskaner Weissbier premium wheat beer

Franziskaner is a renowned German wheat beer brand with a history dating back to 1363, making it one of the oldest breweries in Munich. The brand's name is derived from a Franciscan monastery that was located across the street from the original brewery site. It is famously recognized for its icon of a Franciscan friar enjoying a beer, a symbol of the brewing tradition maintained by the monks.

Today, Franziskaner is produced by Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu GmbH in Munich, Germany. While it remains a staple of Bavarian culture, the brand is now part of the global portfolio of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), following several mergers and acquisitions within the brewing industry. AB InBev, headquartered in Belgium, ensures the wide availability of this premium wheat beer across international markets while adhering to traditional German brewing standards.