In 1997, the production process is moved out of the family home in Valdivia and a small restaurant and factory is opened on the outskirts of the city in Torobayo[3] called "La Cerveceria", thus creating the Sociedad Cervecera Valdivia Ltda which was founded by members of the Kunstmann Family.

That same year, in May 10 Kunstmann closes a distribution and advertising deal with Compañia de Cervecerias Unidas (United Brewing Company) which acquired a 49% stake, creating the current Compañia Cervecera Kunstmann S.A.[6] Kunstmann has created a brand name and image which is strongly associated with German tradition by virtue of their idea of preserving the cultural elements brought in by the german settlers in Southern Chile.

One of those elements, was the creation and management of a beer festival (modeled on the style of the Oktoberfest) called "Bierfest Kunstmann".

Such event takes place during the summer months each year (normally by the end of January, early February).

[7] In 2017, a brand restructuring process resulted in the creation of a new beer bar and restaurant concept called "Kunstmann Kneipe"[8] catering to a more casual young adult professional segment.