Salvator: jak se z piva stal pivní styl a poté opět pivo

Abstract

The article deals with the historical development of Salvator beer, or rather its evolution from a specific beer to a style of beer and then back to the designation of a single brand of beer. Salvator beer was first brewed by Paulaner monks sometime in the 17th or 18th century and was originally known as Sankt Vater Bier. During the 19th century, the name Salvator became established and various breweries started brewing beers of that name, not only in Bavaria. By the end of the 19th century, Salvator had become the brewery's patented name for the beer which is known today as Paulaner. The article is based on an study of specific available texts, which, especially in the question of the early development from the beginning of the 17th century to the end of the 18th century, often contradict each other in some respects, or, at best, do not sufficiently complement each other in certain aspects. There are also uncertainties regarding the development at the beginning of the 19th century, in the period directly following the secularisation of the originally monastic brewery. Although the article does not answer some questions with sufficient certainty, or provides several possible answers, it may serve as a useful introduction to the subject for those interested in the history of Salvator beer. It also suggests possible directions for further research.