Eichbaum was a German brewing company based in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, founded in 1679 by Mannheim councillor Jean du Chene, whose surname translates as Eichbaum, or oak tree. The brewery operated for over three centuries before being acquired by Actris GmbH, a company also owned by SAP co-founder Dietmar Hopp. Eichbaum filed for bankruptcy in October 2025 and was forced to halt production in July 2026.
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1. Wikipedia: Eichbaum
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A kellerbier commemorating the 400th anniversary of Mannheim The Eichbaum beer brewing company was located in Mannheim, Baden
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