Rupprecht Loeffler Dies, the Oldest Brewer in Brazil
Rupprecht Loeffler (93 years old), the oldest brewer in Brazil, was admitted to the Santa Cruz Hospital and died on the last day of February. His father founded Canoinhense Brewery in Canoinhas City in 1908, known today as the only brewery in Brazil to preserve the same characteristics as ever.
Canoinhas Brewery produces craft beer with family recipes that are five generations old, following the Reinheitsgebot – German purity law. The oak barrels they use were brought from Germany for more than a century.
The production is about 1,500 bottles a month. Their main brands are Nó de Pinho (schwarzbier), Jahu (blond ale), Malzbier and Mocinha (American amber ale). Near the factory is the bar that is as old as the brewery, all decorated with stuffed animals. It works only by day.
Last year, Loeffler was featured on a postal stamp and was honored by the City Council with the title of honorary citizen canoinhense.
He became nationally known from the Cerveja Falada documentary (Exato Segundo), directed by Demetrius Panarotto, Luiz Henrique Cudo and Guto Lima. The production shows the daily brew master working at the Canoinhense Brewery.
Rest in peace, Mr. Loeffler! Thanks for everything!
Raphael Rodrigues
Beer Sommelier and beer writer
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