Craft Beer Graubünden – the best breweries & where to buy them
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Graubünden – Switzerland's largest canton, known for its mountain landscapes, the Engadine, and its Rhaeto-Romanic culture – has also gained prominence as a craft beer destination in recent years. Clear spring water, alpine herbs, and a culture of craftsmanship that prioritizes precision above all else: ideal conditions for extraordinary beer.
Bieraria Tschlin – the flagship of Graubünden Craft Beer
Bieraria Tschlin in the Lower Engadine is Graubünden's most renowned craft beer brewery – and one of the most exciting in all of Switzerland. Founded in the Romanic-speaking village of Tschlin, it brews beers that make the alpine terroir palpable in every bottle.
What makes Bieraria Tschlin special:
- Alpine ingredients: Mountain herbs, spring water from the Engadine, and local raw materials flow directly into the recipes
- Romanic identity: The beers bear Romanic names and reflect the culture of the Lower Engadine
- Craftsmanship precision: Small batches, highest quality standards, no compromises
- Seasonal specialties: Limited editions that capture the respective alpine terroir of the season
Other craft beer breweries in and around Graubünden
Brauerei Monstein (Davos)
Brauerei Monstein near Davos is one of Europe's highest breweries at 1625 m above sea level. It brews traditional beer styles with mountain water from the Landwasser Valley – robust, refreshing, and deeply rooted in Davos' mountain culture.
What makes Graubünden Craft Beer special?
Graubünden's geographical location offers unique brewing conditions:
- Water: Glacier water and springs with ideal mineralization for various beer styles
- Herbs: Gentian, dwarf pine, mountain mint – alpine ingredients that give beers an unmistakable character
- Climate: Cool temperatures favor slow fermentation and complex aroma development
- Tradition: A culture of craftsmanship that prioritizes quality and authenticity over mass production
Buy Craft Beer from Graubünden online
Most Graubünden craft beers are rarely available outside the region. TheCrafts.ch curates a selection of the best Swiss craft beers – including alpine specialties – and delivers them directly to you, whether to Chur, Davos, St. Moritz, or any other Graubünden village.