Alpirsbach Hopfenfest 2026
Three days of brewery festival in the monastery town — from specialist meeting to family day
About Hopfenfest Alpirsbach
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Beer and Monastery in Alpirsbach
Alpirsbach in the Middle Black Forest is closely associated with two traditions: the Benedictine monastery from the 11th century and the Klosterbräu brewery, founded in 1880, which is now one of the best-known private breweries in Southern Germany. The Hopfenfest combines both traditions — for three days in mid-July, the brewery courtyard and monastery square become a cohesive festival area in the heart of the historic monastery town.
Friday, July 17, 2026 — 15th Specialist Meeting
The festival evening is aimed at beer aficionados. The festival grounds open at 5:30 PM, and the program starts at 8:00 PM. On the brewery courtyard, d'SchwobaBRASSer will play, and on the monastery square, the band NoWay!. Those who arrive within the first hour after the ticket office opens will receive free beer — a traditional start to the festival days.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Party Night with Keg Tapping
Saturday is the main festival day. Catering begins at 2:00 PM. The traditional keg tapping ceremony at 6:00 PM is the highlight — Brewery boss Carl Glauner and junior boss Moritz Glauner will personally conduct the ceremony. Afterwards, the party night runs from 5:30 PM to midnight: on the brewery courtyard, the Tannauer Musikkapelle and Viehweid 6, and on the monastery square, the party band Crazy Room. Again, free beer in the first hour.
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Family Day
Sunday is family day — and admission is free. Starts at 10:30 AM. The program includes: Frühschoppen with coffee and cake, activities for children (organized by local clubs), performances by music associations from the region. Play areas and hands-on stations ensure a program for all generations until the afternoon.
About Klosterbräu
Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu was founded in 1880 and has remained family-run to this day. It brews Pils, Spezial, and several wheat beers in Alpirsbach; its most famous product is the “Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu Spezial". The brewery offers tours year-round and is a cornerstone of regional Black Forest tourism.
Hopfenfest Alpirsbach — edition 2026
Three Festival Days 2026
The Hopfenfest 2026 runs from Friday, July 17th, to Sunday, July 19th, in Alpirsbach's town center — on the brewery courtyard around Klosterbräu and the adjacent monastery square. Each day has its own character and musical program.
The keg tapping ceremony on Saturday at 6:00 PM by the brewery management is the ceremonial highlight — a tradition that has opened the Hopfenfest in the monastery town for years.
Programme Hopfenfest Alpirsbach 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026 — 15th Specialist Meeting
- 5:30 PM: Ticket office opens, free beer in the first hour
- 8:00 PM: Program start
- Brewery Courtyard: d'SchwobaBRASSer
- Monastery Square: NoWay!
- Until midnight
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Party Night
- 2:00 PM: Catering begins
- 5:30 PM: Concert start, free beer in the first hour
- 6:00 PM: Traditional Keg Tapping by Carl and Moritz Glauner
- Brewery Courtyard: Tannauer Musikkapelle + Viehweid 6
- Monastery Square: Party band Crazy Room
- Until midnight
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Family Day
- 10:30 AM: Start — Free Admission
- Frühschoppen with coffee and cake
- Children's activities (club offerings)
- Performances by regional music associations
- Until the afternoon
Highlights Hopfenfest Alpirsbach 2026
- Keg tapping ceremony on Saturday by Carl & Moritz Glauner
- Party band Crazy Room on the monastery square
- 15th Specialist Meeting with d'SchwobaBRASSer
- Free admission Family Day on Sunday
- Free beer in the first hour on Fri and Sat
Prices Hopfenfest Alpirsbach 2026
Friday and Saturday: Admission approx. €5–€10 per day, at the box office or online at alpirsbacher.de/events/. Sunday: Free admission. Food and drinks at usual festival prices — Alpirsbacher draft beer, regional specialties, vegetarian options.
Practical information — Hopfenfest Alpirsbach
Getting There
Alpirsbach is located in the Freudenstadt district in the Middle Black Forest. Accessible via the B 462 from Freudenstadt or Schramberg. Train: Alpirsbach station on the Hausach–Freudenstadt line. It's a 5-minute walk from the station to the monastery square.
Admission
Friday (Specialist Meeting) and Saturday (Party Night): Admission with ticket (approx. €5–€10). Sunday (Family Day): Free admission. Tickets available at alpirsbacher.de and at the box office.
Food & Drink
On the festival grounds, Alpirsbacher Pils, Weizen, and brewery specialties will be served. Black Forest dishes, steaks, vegetarian options, coffee, and cake on Sunday.
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Where it takes place Hopfenfest Alpirsbach
Brauereihof und Klosterplatz Alpirsbach
Brauereihof / Klosterplatz, 72275 Alpirsbach