Jever

Jever, Niedersachsen - Germany

When the “Friesisches Brauhaus zu Jever” was founded by Diedrich König in 1848, it was just one of the many breweries in the region. König, however, was convinced from the start that there was something special about his beer. After his death in 1867, his son sold the brewery to Theodor Fetköter. He started out by developing the small business, advertising and developing special bottles. In 1848 he was instrumental in installing the first water supply system in Jever. World War I was a difficult time for the brewery. The brewery was sold again, in 1922. By this time, Jever's beer was known outside the region where it was produced. Since 1934 it has been marketed under the name “Jever Pilsener”.