Weihenstephaner Original Helles

Weihenstephaner Original Helles is a premium Bavarian lager produced by the Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan, which holds the title of the world's oldest still-existing brewery. The brand traces its roots back to a Benedictine monastery founded in 725, with official brewing rights granted in 1040.

Located on the Weihenstephan Hill in Freising, Bavaria, the brewery is uniquely owned by the Free State of Bavaria. It operates as a modern state-owned enterprise while maintaining centuries-old brewing traditions. The site is also globally renowned as a center for brewing science, integrated with the Technical University of Munich.

Production remains strictly localized in Freising, Germany, ensuring that every bottle adheres to the Bavarian Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot). The brand is a symbol of Bavarian cultural heritage and is exported to numerous countries worldwide under the direct management of the state-owned brewery.