Żywiec Brewery

Żywiec Brewery is a brewery located in Żywiec, Poland. It was established in 1856 by the Habsburg family. The brewery is best known for its Żywiec Full beer, a pilsner style lager that is widely recognized both in Poland and abroad.

History

The Żywiec Brewery was founded in 1856 by Archduke Albrecht Friedrich Habsburg. The brewery was equipped with the latest technologies of the time, and its beer quickly gained popularity. During the World War II, the brewery was taken over by the German occupiers, but it resumed its operations after the war.

In 1994, the brewery was privatized and became part of the Heineken group. Today, it is one of the largest breweries in Poland, producing a wide range of beers and other alcoholic beverages.

Products

The Żywiec Brewery produces a variety of beers, including:

• Żywiec Full: This is the flagship product of the brewery. It is a pilsner style lager with a golden color and a rich, malty flavor.
• Żywiec Porter: A dark, strong beer with a distinctive roasted flavor.
• Żywiec Bock: A traditional bock beer with a sweet, malty taste.
• Żywiec Wheat: A refreshing wheat beer with a light, fruity flavor.

In addition to these, the brewery also produces a number of seasonal and specialty beers.

See also

• List of breweries in Poland
• Beer in Poland

External links

• Official website