Germany - Breweries

The Ernst Barre Private Brewery (Privatbrauerei Ernst Barre GmbH) is a brewery in the town of Lübbecke, Germany. It was founded by Ernst Johann Barre in 1842. Barre Bräu is brewed in accordance with the purity law (Reinheitsgebot) of 1516, and the brewery is a founding member of the Die Freien Brauer (Independent Brewers) initiative, an association of medium-sized private breweries in Germany and Austria.
Some of the Brewery's Range
Barre Pilsener -
Barre Frey Bier - A non-alcoholic brew
Barre Dunkel -
Barre Alt -
Barre Weizen -
Barre Maibock -

Over the years the brand identity is updated and re-launched with subtle changes, a change of Logo or a new font.
Sometimes this brand update is done by the new owners after a brewery has been sold, other times just to give the brand a fresh new look on the ever growing market.

Below are some notes to help identify some of these changes and an aid to reference the year of the glass.