Astra Beer

Astra is a traditional German beer brand with deep roots in Hamburg, particularly associated with the St. Pauli district. It was originally brewed by the Bavaria–St. Pauli Brewery, founded in 1647. Known for its rebellious and cheeky marketing, Astra has become a cultural icon of Hamburg's harbor nightlife.

Today, the beer is produced in Germany under the ownership of large-scale brewing groups. While its identity remains fiercely local to Hamburg, the production and distribution are managed through the corporate infrastructure of its ultimate parent company, ensuring that this harbor-born pilsner is available across the country and in export markets.