TASTE AND EXPERIENCE

You can book tastings with or without alcohol directly online. At the bar, you also have the opportunity to sample beers and our own spirits. In the shop, you can discover the diverse range of products offered by the Locher Brewery, and in the cinema, you can learn about our ‘Quöllbisch’.

During regular opening hours, you can also take a free tour with a glimpse into the bottling process – no registration required.

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BEER TASTING FOR INDIVIDUAL VISITORS

We offer beer tastings every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. throughout the year. (Exception: tastings are not held on public holidays.) From 1 April to 28 October, there is also a tasting every Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. Advance booking is not required. The price is CHF 14.00 per person.

Duration:around 60 minutes

Group size:individuals - limited number of participants (minimum age 16 years)

Languages:German

BEER TASTING FOR GROUPS

Enjoy various Appenzell beer specialities in a cosy atmosphere and discover new and exciting creations. The package price is CHF 140.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 14.00.

Duration:around 60 minutes

Group size:up to max. 25 persons (minimum age 16)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

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BEER AND WHISKY TASTING FOR GROUPS

Enjoy a few Appenzell beer specialities in a cosy atmosphere and discover new and exciting creations. You can also sample a glass of whisky of your choice per person. The package price is CHF 175.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 17.50.

Duration:around 90 minutes

Group size:up to max. 25 persons (minimum age 16/18)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

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Bier-Whisky Degustation für Gruppen

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WHISKY TASTING FOR GROUPS

You will be introduced to the flavours of the fine Säntis Malt whiskies. This tasting invites you to train your senses and discover a little more about Säntis Malt whisky with every sip. The package price is CHF 320.00 for up to 8 people. Each additional person costs CHF 40.00.

Duration:around 90 minutes

Group size:up to max. 16 persons (minimum age 18)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

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Whisky Degustation für Gruppen

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BLIND TASTING FOR GROUPS

A challenge for your nose and palate: first, you will learn about six different types of beer. In the subsequent blind tasting, you will try them again and attempt to guess which type is in which glass. The flat rate for up to 10 people is CHF 220.00. Each additional person costs CHF 22.00.

Duration:around 90 minutes

Group size:up to max. 25 persons (minimum age 16)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

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BEER TASTING ALCOHOL-FREE FOR GROUPS

Forgoing alcohol content does not mean forgoing flavour. Whether lager, wheat beer, IPA, panaché or spritzer – Appenzeller Biere's non-alcoholic range offers something for every palate. Book this tasting and discover the variety of non-alcoholic beers. The flat rate is CHF 140.00 for up to 10 people. Each additional person costs CHF 14.00.

Duration:around 60 minutes

Group size:up to max. 25 persons (No age limit)

Languages:German (English, French or Italian on request)

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Alkoholfreie-Bier-Degustation für Gruppen

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Opening times

Open all year round (closed on public holidays)

Brauerei Locher AG – Besucherzentrum «Brauquöll»
Brauereiplatz 1 – 9050 Appenzell
Telefon: +41 71 788 01 76 – E-Mail: besucher@appenzellerbier.ch

 

Monday

10 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Tuesday till Friday

9 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.

Saturday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Special opening hours

Ascension, May 14th 2026

11.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.

Pentecost, May 24th 2026

CLOSED

Pentecost, May 25th 2026

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Corpus Christi, June 04th 2026

CLOSED