Bavaria is well-known as a beer country since hundreds of years..
The Bavarian dukes Wilhelm IV. and Ludwig X. legislated the bavarian purity law in the year 1516 to protect beer drinkers from dangerous ingredients. It makes sure until today, that the bavarian beers have no kind of chemical additions or low quality ingredients.
Only beer, which was brewed according the Bavarian purity law, can be stated as "Bavarian Beer".
The passion and tradition for beer in Bavaria make it so unique and valuable and maybe so world-famous. With circa 650 breweries Bavaria has more than the half of all german breweries on its territory.