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History of the princely brewery Thurn und Taxis Innovative entrepreneurial spirit for more than 500 years Before Columbus discovered America in 1492, Franz von Taxis (1459-1517, pictured left) developed a fast system of communication for Kaiser Maximilian: the post office. This, so to speak, first cross-border European communication network made it possible for the imperial family to rule even distant lands and created fast land connections between the former European economic centers. In addition to the transport of mail, other services were soon added, in particular payment and travel services. Thus, the Taxische Post is also the forerunner of modern tourism. As compensation for the loss of post sovereignty in Bavaria, the kingdom of Bavaria in 1812 the Reichsstift St. Emmeram in Regensburg to the family Thurn and Taxis. 150 years of brewing expertise The Abbey Brewery of St. Emmeram is considered one of the protectorates of Europe. As part of the nationalization of postal services by the purchase of land already reached in the mid-19th century, a considerable number of other local and regional breweries in the possession of the company. Around 120 were at the beginning of the 20th century. Through its strategic summary of a large company based in Schierling near Regensburg, Thurn und Taxis has become a brewery characterized by its special brewing skills and innovative power: Thurn and Taxis was the first brewery that ... the Pilsener variety consistently promoted its product range extended to soft drinks the first wheat beer from the barrel delivered as the first and only brewery rye beer according to traditional recipes brews. Thurn and Taxis Beers - Enjoy Your Own World After being acquired by the Paulaner Brauerei Group in 1996, the brand continues to be committed to the highest beer quality through a wide range of promotions, promotions and sponsorships in its home region of Regensburg and the surrounding area. The former coach house of the Princely Castle St. Emmeram shines in new splendor since the reopening on 07.07.2005. In the middle of the guest room - the brewing kettles, where every week home-made light, dark and wheat is brewed.