Christian IV's Brewhouse (Danish: Christian IV's Bryghus) is a building in Copenhagen, Denmark, dating from 1608. In spite of the name under which it is known today, the building was not originally built for the purpose of brewing beer. It is located on Slotsholmen by the harbourfront and was constructed for military purposes as a corner bastion as part of Christian IV's fortification of the city.
In 1443, Christopher of Bavaria established a bre...
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Christian IV's Brewhouse (Danish: Christian IV's Bryghus) is a building in Copenhagen, Denmark, dating from 1608. In spite of the name under which it is known today, the building was not originally built for the purpose of brewing beer. It is located on Slotsholmen by the harbourfront and was constructed for military purposes as a corner bastion as part of Christian IV's fortification of the city.
In 1443, Christopher of Bavaria established a brewery at Copenhagen Castle. It was called Kongens Bryghus (English: The King's Brewhouse), and supplied bear for the King's own household and the Royal Court. Production was expanded with another brewery, located at the end of Østergade, which burned down in 1540. A new Brewhose was built at Slotsholmen, supplying bear until yet another fire devestated the building.
Christian IV's Brewhouse was built for defensive purposes, part of his fortification of the city. Already eight years later, the building had lost its military significance due to...
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