![]() ![]() Through the process of secularization, the possession of the monastery and its properties was transferred to the Grand Duchy of Baden in 1806. To this day, the brewing water is extracted from seven in-house wells. This enabled the starting of an extensive brewery firm. Blasien and Bonndorf, the location of the brewery was very convenient in terms of infrastructure it was surrounded by large areas covered with woods and an abundance of fresh water. However, there were claims that the monks had only wanted to suppress the drinking of liquor by those living in the Black Forest.Ĭonsidering the nearby towns of St. Additionally, the brewery was a measure of economic promotion, as it was intended to create employment and to counteract the allegedly overpriced beer from Donaueschingen. Fürstenberg had been in possession of a brewing license since the 13th century and would later originate the “ Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Brauerei” ( Fürstenberg Brewery). Gerbert's intention was to enhance the status of his lordship of Bonndorf over the nearby princedom of Fürstenberg. Under the leadership of Martin Gerbert, prince-abbot of the abbey, the monks' council decided in late 1790 to start attempts of brewing in January 1791. The order itself bought the premises 100 years later and reconstructed it. In 1660, the house was sold to a man named Michael Kaiser who would then proceed to turn it into an Inn after obtaining a liquor license from the Benedictine monastery of St. ![]() In 1340, they began the construction of their homestead there, the “ Rothe Haus” (Ger.: "The Red House"). Rothaus received its name from the patrician family "Roth", which originated from the region of Klettgau and settled down in Grafenhausen around 1300 AD. History Administrative building of the Rothaus brewery ![]() Rothaus, at the northern edge of the village of Grafenhausen in the southern Black Forest, is one of Germany's most successful and profitable regional breweries. ![]()
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