Because first -class beer takes time: The Hirt private brewery is once again convincing with uncompromising quality and real brewing art, the international jury of the European Beer Star and is also happy about awards at the World Beer Awards.
Great joy in the Hirt private brewery: The only medium -sized private brewery in Carinthia was at the European Beer Star 2025one of the most renowned beer competitions worldwide. Under around 2,200 beers submitted from 74 categories, three Hirter beer specialties convinced the international jury of experts.
With gold in the category Vienna-Style camp, the jury crowned the Hirter 1270Bank -colored and natural, the special character of which is shaped by gently roasted, caramelized brewing alz. A often award -winning beer specialty that stands for moments of pleasure with history. In the anniversary year of the Hirt private brewery, the Hirter 1270, which bears the founding year in the name, receives the gold medal.
The Hirter Rubin Bockmatured for six months, was distinguished with silver in the German-Style Dark Bock category and presents itself with unmistakable ruby red color and a full-bodied, multi-layered aroma play, which is created from the combination of noble malt types.
The traditional Hirter Märzenbrewed with a Carinthian brewing barley and pure mountain spring water, got bronze in the Austrian style category and impresses with its mild carbonic acid, the harmonious body and a concise extract-a classic that is deeply rooted in the regional brewing tradition.
„These awards are great proof that our passion and time we take for every single beer are recognized worldwide. I am particularly proud of our team, which, with competence, dedication and enthusiasm every day, ensures that our beers not only meet the highest quality standards, but also embody the values of Slow Brewing and real brewing art
“, explained Raimund Linzer, master brewer and managing director of the private brewery Hirt.
The three current awards are found in an impressive success story: In recent years, the beers of the Hirt private brewery have been regularly awarded to the European Beer Star- a total of 5 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals. A sign of continuity and the reliability of the highest quality from Carinthia.
The owner family is also proud: “The European Beer Star is considered the hardest beer competition in the world – that we were awarded three medals here is a great honor and an important signal. It shows that as an independent, family -run private brewery from Carinthia, we also set standards with our beers internationally
“, Emphasizes Niki Riegler, owner and managing director of the private brewery Hirt.
The private brewery Hirt was convinced not only at the European Beer Star, but also at the World Beer Awards 2025: Both the Hirter Morchl and the Hirter 1270 were awarded in the “Taste” category – each with „Austria Gold“ as well as the title „Austria Country Winner“. The two beer specialties once more confirmed their outstanding quality in international comparison.
The successes at European Beer Star and World Beer Awards underline what the Hirt private brewery has stood for for centuries: time, enjoyment and quality – combined with regionality, independence, as well as a clear commitment to sustainability and traditional craft.
About the private brewery Hirt
The Hirt private brewery is one of the oldest breweries in Austria and the only medium -sized independent private brewery in Carinthia. In 1270 it was first mentioned in the Gurker cathedral chapter in the list of goods. The private brewery has been in the current family of owners since 1846 and is run by Klaus Möller and Nikolaus Riegler in the fifth and sixth generation. The family -run traditional brewery stands for careful brewing, regional responsibility and uncompromising quality. Brewing is carried out with the best raw materials, pure mountain spring water and above all with one: time. The Hirt private brewery is the bearer of the Slow Brewing approval seal-the toughest quality seal on the international beer market. It stands for a particularly gentle brewing with slow fermentation, long maturation and the highest standards in all areas of the company. The durability of the beers is achieved by double filtration without changing the character of the beers. This creates a frequently award -winning beer range with 15 characteristic varieties – each with its own recipe, brewed with care, time and highest quality requirements.