According to Inc Magazine, "In 1753, the farmer Antonius Cramer from the town of Warstein, Germany [laid] the foundation for a German beer dynasty.

[citation needed] His son Johannes Vitus followed in his footsteps and brought the selling of home-brewed beer into his house, in the heart of Warstein.

However, in 1802 a devastating fire left Warstein in ruins and ashes - the business of the Cramers fell victim to the flames.

[citation needed] At the same time, they rebuilt their house as a guest accommodation and became through the establishment of the St. Pancras Church the centre of the town.

[citation needed] In some international markets, Warsteiner and Koenig Ludwig beers are license brewed by Mahou-San Miguel Group.