The world is facing major challenges. This affects every single one of us, us as a society, and us as a company. We are aware that online retail entails an increased carbon footprint. With every step and every bit of growth that is possible thanks to you as part of our amazing craft beer community, we also want to give something back. We have taken several measures to save as much CO2 as possible, offset our emissions , and even neutralize additional CO2 .
Shipping at Beer Belly Cologne is climate neutral! We are a partner of "Planet" and therefore automatically offset the CO2 emissions generated during the individual shipping of our packages.
But that's not all. For every order you place with Beer Belly Cologne, the Eden Reforestation Project plants a tree, and together we improve our carbon footprint. Learn more about the project here . Our Impact Report provides transparent updates on our progress.
We collect all our beers directly from regional breweries. Short and direct routes are good for the beer and the environment.
We also receive beer deliveries by mail. We reuse the cardboard boxes provided by the breweries to send you the beer. So don't be surprised if you receive a used, not new, box.
To save resources, especially for our shipping partners, we pack your order in the smallest possible packaging size.
" This young brewery lives and breathes beer. The family business, run by Markus Hoppe, is constantly growing and enriching the Alpine foothills with creative and traditional beers. Committed to progress and innovation, the team works daily to achieve the highest quality and continuously creates new beers. Their shared goal is to brew exceptional, handcrafted beers and share them with their customers. Direct contact is incredibly important. Visitors can look into thebrewery from the taproomor learn all about the production of this complex beverage on guided tours. It's about transparency, craftsmanship, the people behind the product, and working together."
It all started in Susi and Dirk Hoppe's garage. In January 2010, Markus brewed his first beers there under the name "Markus Hoppe's Garage Brew." In 2012, he spent 14 months in Mauritius working for the Flying Dodo Brewing Company. There, the young brewer was able to experiment extensively and gain valuable experience. In 2013, Markus really got going at home. After registering a small business, the garage quickly became too small. Hoppe Brew then began renting spare capacity from other breweries – as a so-called "cuckoo brewer." While attending master brewer school and working as a brewmaster, he brewed diligently and sold more and more beer. In 2016, Markus decided to leave the double workload and dedicate himself to the Hoppe Brew project full-time. The goal was clear – his own brewery! After overcoming all the hurdles in the building permit process, construction began in April 2018. On November 7, 2018, Markus proudly brewed his first beer at home. Since then, the team has been working enthusiastically in their new beer paradise. The long-awaited brewery restaurant, "Hoppebräus Zapferei," opened to visitors on April 24, 2019.
Here you can get to know the important people who work for Hoppebräu every day and give you an unforgettable experience."