--- title: Kanonenbräu url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430021117/kanonenbraeu.html" description: "With fourteen breweries, Schärding was once a centre of brewing in the Innviertel for a long time. The pretty baroque town also had the thirsty Inn boatmen to thank for this. A resourceful captain and passionate beer lover is continuing this tradition and bringing beer brewing directly to the Inn. Europe's first brewery ship has been travelling since the beginning of 2016.Captain Manfred Schaurecker found a handful of allies - all beer enthusiasts - and together with them began to painstakingly learn what other Innviertler had long since learnt in advance: the art of brewing. So it's a good thing that his ships connect what the Inn River seems to separate: the Innviertel and Bavaria.The effort has paid off and steam is soon rising from the chimney of the Salzfürstenschiff. Not only from the engine room, but also from the copper boiler of the new Innviertel microbrewery. It had to be copper, because the captain doesn't like modern stainless steel systems in his house or on his ship. He is a traditionalist.The museum-like character does not end with the brewing technology. Helga Stiegler, the good soul of the floating pub, is a beer lover herself and has created a cosy interior. She is the one who likes to experiment and ensures that no two brews are the same. Her name alone stands for the history of cosy beer bliss in Schärding. Ever since the French bombarded the town with cannons from the Bavarian side of the Inn in 1809, the pub, which was run by her ancestors in Wieningerstraße until 1942, was known as \"Zur Kanone\". It is almost logical that the floating brewery is called \"Kanonenbräu\".The ship's brewery could produce 300 bottles of beer every day. Nevertheless, the beer will remain a rarity, as Captain Schaureckers' ship will continue to ferry its guests back and forth along the Inn between Schärding and Passau. However, anyone who wants to can now brew their own authentic beer during the round trip under expert guidance and taste the \"powder keg beer\" straight away. In addition to the matching dishes, the menu in the galley also includes fifteen other beer specialities from the Innviertel beer region." date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Kanonenbräu Kanonenbräu ============= Schärding, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/219233/06A867BA2A7DBB19C0CB40FB47549B06B89EBEE0C6A5EB02C6FE01774CDF24A9/kanonenbraeu.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/219234/B9BF262C365531C7D40E1A624C9DE7D1C3416A68512B428256E81834EDE15248/kanonenbraeu.jpg) © Open copyright © Schärding Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Kanonenbräu in Schärding: A wooden barrel unit with a collection of wine bottles carefully arranged on top. The bottles are labelled with a mountain motif. The barrel unit itself is made of a light-coloured wood and is entwined with ivy. In addition to the wine bottles, other accessories such as a bottle tap can be seen, indicating a sales stand for wine or similar drinks.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219233/06A867BA2A7DBB19C0CB40FB47549B06B89EBEE0C6A5EB02C6FE01774CDF24A9/kanonenbraeu.jpg "© Schärding Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219233/06A867BA2A7DBB19C0CB40FB47549B06B89EBEE0C6A5EB02C6FE01774CDF24A9/kanonenbraeu.jpg) © Open copyright © Schärding Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Kanonenbräu in Schärding: In a stylish wooden hut, several people are sitting at the bar chatting. They appear to be enjoying drinks and socialising in a cosy atmosphere. The décor is rustic and traditional with wooden furniture, lamps and decorative elements. Greenery and other details add to the inviting atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/219234/B9BF262C365531C7D40E1A624C9DE7D1C3416A68512B428256E81834EDE15248/kanonenbraeu.jpg "© Schärding Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/219234/B9BF262C365531C7D40E1A624C9DE7D1C3416A68512B428256E81834EDE15248/kanonenbraeu.jpg) 1. 2. Leonhard-Kaiser-Weg 1 4780 Schärding [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leonhard-Kaiser-Weg%201%2C%204780%20Sch%C3%A4rding "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Leonhard-Kaiser-Weg%201%2C%204780%20Sch%C3%A4rding "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.4598083&lon=13.4305291&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) With fourteen breweries, Schärding was once a centre of brewing in the Innviertel for a long time. The pretty baroque town also had the thirsty Inn boatmen to thank for this. A resourceful captain and passionate beer lover is continuing this tradition and bringing beer brewing directly to the Inn. Europe's first brewery ship has been travelling since the beginning of 2016. Captain Manfred Schaurecker found a handful of allies - all beer enthusiasts - and together with them began to painstakingly learn what other Innviertler had long since learnt in advance: the art of brewing. So it's a good thing that his ships connect what the Inn River seems to separate: the Innviertel and Bavaria. The effort has paid off and steam is soon rising from the chimney of the Salzfürstenschiff. Not only from the engine room, but also from the copper boiler of the new Innviertel microbrewery. It had to be copper, because the captain doesn't like modern stainless steel systems in his house or on his ship. He is a traditionalist. The museum-like character does not end with the brewing technology. Helga Stiegler, the good soul of the floating pub, is a beer lover herself and has created a cosy interior. She is the one who likes to experiment and ensures that no two brews are the same. Her name alone stands for the history of cosy beer bliss in Schärding. Ever since the French bombarded the town with cannons from the Bavarian side of the Inn in 1809, the pub, which was run by her ancestors in Wieningerstraße until 1942, was known as "Zur Kanone". It is almost logical that the floating brewery is called "Kanonenbräu". The ship's brewery could produce 300 bottles of beer every day. Nevertheless, the beer will remain a rarity, as Captain Schaureckers' ship will continue to ferry its guests back and forth along the Inn between Schärding and Passau. However, anyone who wants to can now brew their own authentic beer during the round trip under expert guidance and taste the "powder keg beer" straight away. In addition to the matching dishes, the menu in the galley also includes fifteen other beer specialities from the Innviertel beer region. Beer varieties: Original yeast wheat beer Kellerbier Wild sour beer [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kanonenbräu** Leonhard-Kaiser-Weg 1 4780 Schärding Phone +43 7712 7350Show no. 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