The End of the Road
The fall of the Berlin Wall also meant the end for many East German products, including Aubi. After German reunification, most GDR breweries were deemed outdated and shut down. Aubi ceased production, and its history faded into obscurity.
However, brewmaster Ulrich Wappler remained active in the industry, helping train brewers and consult on brewing systems in West Berlin until his retirement.
Now, Germany leads the world in non-alcoholic beer consumption by volume.
Legacy of the East German Motorist’s Beer
Aubi may be gone, but its legacy lives on in today’s craft and non-alcoholic beer scenes.
It’s a powerful reminder that innovation often comes from constraint, and that even under political isolation, passion for beer can drive ingenuity.
For fans of non-alcoholic beer, the story of East German motorist’s beer is more than just historical trivia—it’s a testament to creative brewing and the enduring appeal of beer, no matter the ABV.
