Sustainable beer transportation: Mohrenbrauerei relies on e-trucks

Environmentally friendly, quiet and efficient: Mohrenbräu is now transporting beer and goods by e-truck. The family business is once again a pioneer for sustainable and regional brewing in Vorarlberg. The electric truck covers short distances and shuttles back and forth between the brewery and warehouse several times a day. The innovative solution for internal logistics minimizes traffic noise and protects the climate at the same time. The vehicle is powered by the company's own PV systems.

"We ensure cool beer enjoyment throughout Vorarlberg. To do this, we move everything needed for a successful festival across the country. With the first e-truck, we are now taking the next step towards sustainability and optimizing our internal logistics," says Mohrenbräu Managing Director Thomas Pachole. The oldest brewery in Vorarlberg produces around 190,000 hectoliters of beer a year at its headquarters in the center of Dornbirn. With an external warehouse in the Wallenmahd business park, the family-run company has secured capacity for its ongoing growth. The three-kilometer route is used several times a day - now electrically.

"E-mobility is the perfect solution for short distances in urban traffic. With the e-truck, we are protecting the environment and minimizing noise," emphasizes Pachole. The Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 electric truck has a peak output of 400 kilowatts and a range of up to 300 kilometers. State-of-the-art assistance systems and MirrorCam for full all-round visibility increase safety. The 19-tonner delivers 18 pallets per journey. It is charged at the e-charging station with electricity from the company's own PV system. "We drive almost autonomously," says Pachole.

Commitment to the regional environment
The Mohrenbrauerei has been a pioneer in sustainability for years. Back in 2019, the family business introduced the world's first lightweight glass bottle for all 0.33-liter containers together with packaging manufacturer Vetropack. The innovative solution weighs around a third less than standard bottles and even stays in circulation longer thanks to thermal hardening. This saves the Mohrenbrauerei over 1,000 tons of transport weight every year. "The lightweight glass bottle makes all the difference. Corporate breweries have now also recognized this and have followed our example," reports Pachole proudly.

State-of-the-art filling and washing systems, optimized processes and heat recovery ensure maximum energy efficiency in brewing. The traditional company covers around 20 percent of its annual electricity consumption with its own PV systems. The rest is green electricity from Vorarlberg. "Sustainability is a tradition for us. We brew beer for the region and want to enable future generations to enjoy Vorarlberg beer in the same way - with 100% quality, 100% taste and 100% family," emphasizes Thomas Pachole.