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In 1922, Spaten and [[Franziskaner]] unified into one company, named Spaten-Franziskaner-Leistbräu AG. In 1972, the company issued public stock for the first time. In 1997 Spaten-Franziskaner-Leistbräu and [[Löwenbräu ]] merged. In 2004 the group became part of Interbrew, the German subsidiary of the Belgian-Brazilian brewery [http://www.ab-inbev.com InBev] - by volume, the world's largest beer producer.
Spaten brands include Spaten Münchner Hell, Spaten Oktoberfestbier and Spaten Pils.
The original Spaten brewery in Munich Germany offers pre-arranged tours of its beer making facilities including beer tasting, catering and a documentary film. For bookings, contact Ms Sabine Basmann via +49-(0)89 / 52 00-22 45 or email [mailto:besucherzentrum.muenchen@inbev.com besucherzentrum.muenchen@inbev.com]. Further information at [http://www.abinbev-regional.de/BRAUEREIBESICHTIGUNG/spaten www.abinbev-regional.de/BRAUEREIBESICHTIGUNG/spaten] (in German language).
Alternatively, a tour can be arranged via the Munich beer tour company ''Sightseeing Biertour München''. Phone +49-(0)89 / 55 07 9000 or email [mailto:info@beertour-munich.com info@beertour-munich.com]. Further information at [http://www.beertour-munich.com www.beertour-munich.com].
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