Tegernsee Beer: Tegernseer Hell and More

Tegernseer beer comes from the ducal brewery on Lake Tegernsee. Outside Bavaria, look for import specialists.

Updated Oct 24, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

In Germany and Austria, grocery delivery services sell crates of Tegernseer Hell. Elsewhere, try German beer importers and specialist bottle shops. Some UK craft beer webshops list single bottles.

Alcohol delivery rules vary by country and state. Many marketplaces cannot ship beer to your address.

Professional insight

Beer importers judge pale lager by its best before date. Helles loses its fresh malt character with age.

Pick the bottle with the latest best before date.
Brown glass protects better than clear glass from light.
Ask whether the importer ships in refrigerated containers.
German returnable crates carry a deposit, not sold abroad.

Check the label

Brewer named as Herzoglich Bayerisches Brauhaus Tegernsee.
Beer style, such as Hell, Spezial, Dunkel or Pils.
Alcohol by volume, about 4.8 percent for Hell.
Best before date printed on the neck or label.
Bottle size, usually 0.5 l or 0.33 l.
Importer name and address for your country.
Deposit or recycling mark for your region.

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Types

Main Tegernseer beers
Beer	Style	Notes
Tegernseer Hell	Bavarian Helles	The brewery's best known beer
Tegernseer Spezial	Stronger pale lager	Sold as Spezial Hell in some shops
Tegernseer Dunkel	Dark lager	Malty, roasted notes
Tegernseer Pils	Pilsner	More hop bitterness
Quirinus	Dark Doppelbock	Strong seasonal style

Tegernsee brewery facts

Brewery: Herzoglich Bayerisches Brauhaus Tegernsee
Location: Tegernsee, Upper Bavaria, Germany
Owner family: House of Wittelsbach

The brewery sits in the former monastery at the lake. Its Braeustueberl beer hall serves the beer on site.

Storage

Store bottles upright in a cool, dark place.
Chill Helles to about 7 to 8 C before serving.
Drink pale lagers well before the best before date.
Keep bottles away from sunny windows.

Common questions

Is Tegernseer sold in the United States?: Sometimes, through German beer importers. Stock is patchy, so ask local bottle shops.
Is Spezial the same as Hell?: No. Spezial is a stronger pale beer than the standard Hell.
Can I buy beer at the brewery?: The Braeustueberl in Tegernsee serves it. Ask locally about take home crates.