Built around 1755, the building was until 1895 the headquarters of the Schwanenbrauerei Kleinschmitt AG (1731–1978), and home to its tap house and the “White Swan” brewery. After the brewing and administrative activities moved to Neuer Messplatz, a malt-house was built next to the hostelry (Carl-Theodor-Straße 9), as ably demonstrated by the listed building with its malt kiln and tall chimneys.