Karlsberg Braunacht Homburg
Beer festival of the traditional Karlsberg brewery with three specialty beers to choose from
About Karlsberg Braunacht
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Karlsberg — Saarland Brewery Tradition Since 1878
With an annual production of around 1.3 million hectoliters, the Karlsberg brewery in Homburg is one of the largest independent private breweries in Germany and the most important industrial company in the Saarpfalz district. It was out of this tradition that the Braunacht was created in 2017: a beer festival that celebrates the connection between the brewery and its hometown.
Three Beers, One Public Vote
The concept is unusual: Karlsberg brews three limited specialty beers for each Braunacht season, which are only served on that particular weekend. In 2026, these are:
- Karlsberg Zwickel (5.2% ABV) — unfiltered lager with fruity-herbal notes
- Karlsberg Nachtschicht (4.5% ABV) — dark beer with caramel notes and added caffeine
- Karlsberg Kirschbier (3.1% ABV) — bright red sour cherry beer
Guests vote via QR code in each pub to decide which of the three specialty beers will be added to the permanent product range. A charming democratization of the brewing decision.
Keg Tapping, RoastBeat, and Market Square Stage
The event kicks off at 4 PM with the keg tapping ceremony by the mayor and the brewery board on the Historischer Marktplatz. A stage will be set up, the Saarbrücken band RoastBeat will perform live sets in the afternoon, and pretzels and hearty snacks will be served. The market square remains the center of activity until 8 PM, after which the crowd disperses to nine participating pubs around the market square and the Alte Schlosserei.
Southwest Germany's Largest Beer Dispensing System
According to the brewery, the Alte Schlosserei on the Karlsberg brewery grounds in Homburg-Schwarzenacker houses "Southwest Germany's largest beer dispensing system" with 20 taps. During the Braunacht, it opens for the festival evening, complemented by live music and brewery tours.
Kick-off of the Braunacht Tour 2026
The Homburg Braunacht is the first date in a series that Karlsberg is hosting in six cities: Homburg, Saarlouis, Merzig, St. Ingbert, Kaiserslautern, and St. Wendel. Those who want to experience it can therefore taste the specialty beer trio over several weekends in different city settings.
Karlsberg Braunacht — edition 2026
The Karlsberg brewery has announced the Braunacht 2026 for Saturday, April 25, 2026. As usual, Homburg, the brewery's hometown, will host the start of the six-date Saarland-Palatinate tour.
Three limited beers are up for choice this year: the unfiltered Karlsberg Zwickel (5.2%), the dark Karlsberg Nachtschicht (4.5%) with caramel notes and caffeine, and the red Karlsberg Kirschbier (3.1%). Via QR codes in the participating pubs, guests will vote on which of these three beers will be added to the Karlsberg range.
Programme Karlsberg Braunacht 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Homburg
- 3:30 PM — Setup and entry to the Historischer Marktplatz
- 4:00 PM — Keg tapping ceremony by the mayor and Karlsberg board
- 4:30 PM — Live concert RoastBeat (Saarbrücken cover band)
- 5:00 PM — Tasting and voting for the three specialty beers at the stand
- 7:00 PM — DJ set on the market square stage
- 8:00 PM — Transition to the nine participating pubs (incl. Old Dublin, Murphy's Bar & Grill)
- 8:00 PM — Opening of the Alte Schlosserei on the Karlsberg brewery grounds with Southwest Germany's largest beer dispensing system (20 taps) and live music
- until 2:00 AM — After-party in the pubs with live bands or DJs
Participating pubs will be announced on karlsberg.de starting March 2026. The tour continues in May in Saarlouis, Merzig, St. Ingbert, Kaiserslautern, and St. Wendel.
Highlights Karlsberg Braunacht 2026
- Keg tapping ceremony on the Historischer Marktplatz at 4 PM
- Three limited specialty beers for public vote
- Live concert by RoastBeat and DJ sets
- Alte Schlosserei with 20 beer taps — Southwest Germany's largest dispensing system
- Kick-off of the Karlsberg Braunacht Tour 2026 (6 cities)
Prices Karlsberg Braunacht 2026
Free admission to the market square. Specialty beer approx. €4–5 per glass. Prices in the pubs are set by the respective establishments. Brewery tours in the Alte Schlosserei are subject to a fee.
Practical information — Karlsberg Braunacht
Getting There
Homburg is in the Saarpfalz district and is located about 30 km east of Saarbrücken. Take the S-Bahn S1 or the RE1 from Saarbrücken main station (approx. 25 min). Homburg station is a 10-minute walk from the market square. By car, take the A6 (Homburg exit) or A8 (Homburg-Bruchhof exit).
Admission and Prices
Market square is freely accessible. A specialty beer glass with the first fill costs approx. €4–5. Participation in brewery tours is subject to a fee.
Pub Crawl Tip
Old Dublin and Murphy's Bar & Grill are among the nine participating pubs around the market square. Take your QR code glass and hop between venues to vote at each one.
Accommodation
Hotels in Homburg, Bexbach, and St. Ingbert. Pfalzhotel and Hotel Stadt Homburg are within walking distance of the market square.
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Where it takes place Karlsberg Braunacht
Historischer Marktplatz Homburg & 9 Lokale + Alte Schlosserei der Karlsberg-Brauerei
Historischer Marktplatz Homburg, 66424 Homburg