Since 1634, Paulaner has represented the finest brewing tradition for top quality crafted beer specialties in Germany and world-wide. The Paulaner Brewery Group unites the brands Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Auer Bräu, Hopf and Thurn and Taxis. The Paulaner Brewery is one of the largest breweries in Munich, Bavaria in Germany and is part of the Paulaner Brewery Group. Paulaner USA is headquartered in White Plains, New York, and imports Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Tsingtao, and Fuller’s. Consumers will begin to see the new packaging designs beginning this Spring for Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Paulaner Münchner Lager, Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier, Paulaner Pils, Paulaner Grapefruit Radler, Hacker-Pschorr Weissbier, and Hacker-Pschorr Munich Gold. In addition to being more sustainable, the new can packaging will also feature bold new images and graphics on moisture resistant cardboard stock. Hauser adds, “By reducing plastic wraps and replacing it with eco-friendly cardboard, we are contributing to the betterment of the environment and will continue to learn and explore new ways in which we can help, not hinder, our eco-system.” The transition to cleaner, sustainable packaging goes hand in hand with Paulaner USA’s commitment to the reduction in single-use plastic. “As a company dedicated to using only quality ingredients in our brewing process, it was important for us to extend this impeccable standard in every facet of the company, and that includes everything, including our packaging.” “Traditional beer packaging has contributed to needless excess waste, damaging our environment, and devastating our oceans,” says Steve Hauser, CEO and president of Paulaner USA. This is part of the company’s greater commitment towards sustainability, which plans to phase out all plastic packaging within the year. Effective immediately, all Paulaner 4-pack cans will convert to eco-friendly cardboard, as opposed to plastic wraps. based importer Paulaner USA are reinforcing this commitment by announcing their shift to the use of sustainable packaging materials. We liked this on a hot summer day to pair with a meal. GSN’s Remarks: Very fruit forward, with a sweet/tart flavor. It will be available this summer, so be sure to taste one (or four) for yourself.

A taproom favorite, which is currently available in cans, Schlafly Half Moon Mild is an approachable 3.8% ABV Dark Ale with a light body and malt forward flavor.WHITE PLAINS, New York – As a strict follower of the Reinheitsgebot, the German Beer Purity Law, sustainability has been a hallmark of the Paulaner Munich brewers for centuries. The new Paulaner Grapefruit Radler is a fruity-tart refreshment that is 100 natural and not too sweet. Half Moon (Saint Louis, MO) – Schlafly Beer has a new small batch release that’s exclusive to the brewery’s summertime Patio Pack. Natural, fruity, but thankfully not to sweet, Paulaner Grapefruit Radler is a 2.5% ABV refresher composed of 50% Münchner Lager, an uber-smooth lager that’s delicious to begin with, and 50% all natural grapefruit juice. Many think that German brewers craft the best Radlers and Paulaner USA’s new 16oz offering is one of the best we’ve tried. The popularity of the Radler ( also called a Shandy in the US) spread throughout Europe and has found its own rabid following here in the states. 100% Natural (White Plains, NY) – Paulaner USA has an interesting summer variation on the Radler, a half-beer, half-fruit soda blend that was invented by a German innkeeper, Franz Kugler as a refreshment that catered to sports cyclists back in the roaring 20s.

Paulaner grapefruit radler