Jürgen Knöller was born and raised in Bavaria, Germany about 25 miles away from the
Neuschwanstein Castle in Füssen, (you know, the famous one that was
copied for Disneyland). Germans call Bavaria "Bayern" and that is where
the name of the brewery comes from. Jürgen discovered his passion for
beer in his early teens, which is legal in Germany. He started brewing
as an apprentice in Kaufbeuren in 1978, graduated as a professional
brewer in 1981, and spent four years as a journeyman brewer before going
to Doemens' Masterschool for Brewing and Soft Drink Technology in Munich.
Jürgen graduated in 1987 as a Masterbrewer and was hired as the brewmaster
for Bayern Brewing in Missoula, MT. In 1991, he bought Bayern from the
original owner and has been in charge of Bayern Brewing ever since.
In his spare time Jürgen enjoys motorcycling, traveling, reading and
beer.
Thorsten Geuer, Diploma Masterbrewer, B.Sc. Thorsten served his apprenticeship as brewer and maltster between 1996- 1999 at the "Hofbräu Früh" brewery in Cologne, Germany (actually called "Köln " in the German language). This brewery is arguably the worlds first and most prestigious brewery to have brewed the famous "Kölsch " beer, the beer of Cologne. After graduating as a journeyman brewer he interned with Bayern Brewing the summer months of 1999 before starting his studies in Berlin, Germany, at the famous brewing college VLB Berlin. He graduated in summer of 2002 with a degree as Diploma Masterbrewer and a Bachelors of Science. He had stayed in contact during his time at college and wanted to come back to Montana so, when he was offered the position of Brewmaster, he accepted, and the rest is history...
Justin Lee first experienced Bayern beer on a visit to Missoula in 1993. After falling in love with Missoula (and Bayern beer), he moved here soon after. He has a diverse professional background (web developer, IT specialist, business manager and public relations to name a few). In 2009, he jumped at the opportunity to learn the brewing trade from Bayern's highly-skilled professionals and is proud to have become a key contributor in the production of what he feels are the finest beers in the Northwest.
Beer of Choice - the current Bayern Seasonal Specialty.
Jürgen Knöller was born and raised in Bavaria, Germany about 25 miles away from the
Neuschwanstein Castle in Füssen, (you know, the famous one that was
copied for Disneyland). Germans call Bavaria "Bayern" and that is where
the name of the brewery comes from. Jürgen discovered his passion for
beer in his early teens, which is legal in Germany. He started brewing
as an apprentice in Kaufbeuren in 1978, graduated as a professional
brewer in 1981, and spent four years as a journeyman brewer before going
to Doemens' Masterschool for Brewing and Soft Drink Technology in Munich.
Jürgen graduated in 1987 as a Masterbrewer and was hired as the brewmaster
for Bayern Brewing in Missoula, MT. In 1991, he bought Bayern from the
original owner and has been in charge of Bayern Brewing ever since.
In his spare time Jürgen enjoys motorcycling, traveling, reading and
beer. 
Thorsten Geuer, Diploma Masterbrewer, B.Sc. Thorsten served his apprenticeship as brewer and maltster between 1996- 1999 at the "Hofbräu Früh" brewery in Cologne, Germany (actually called "Köln " in the German language). This brewery is arguably the worlds first and most prestigious brewery to have brewed the famous "Kölsch " beer, the beer of Cologne. After graduating as a journeyman brewer he interned with Bayern Brewing the summer months of 1999 before starting his studies in Berlin, Germany, at the famous brewing college VLB Berlin. He graduated in summer of 2002 with a degree as Diploma Masterbrewer and a Bachelors of Science. He had stayed in contact during his time at college and wanted to come back to Montana so, when he was offered the position of Brewmaster, he accepted, and the rest is history...
Justin Lee first experienced Bayern beer on a visit to Missoula in 1993. After falling in love with Missoula (and Bayern beer), he moved here soon after. He has a diverse professional background (web developer, IT specialist, business manager and public relations to name a few). In 2009, he jumped at the opportunity to learn the brewing trade from Bayern's highly-skilled professionals and is proud to have become a key contributor in the production of what he feels are the finest beers in the Northwest. 