82
/ 100
True
Mannheim Baden-Württemberg
The Eichbaum brewery in Mannheim is closing after nearly 350 years, resulting in about 240 job losses. Founded in 1679, the brewery sold the Karamalz brand to Veltins but could not avoid closure due to declining exports and beer consumption. Eichbaum exported to over 60 countries.
Infact verdict: True (82/100).
The claims regarding Eichbaum brewery's closure, job losses, founding year, sale of Karamalz, and export reach are mostly supported by the evidence. The brewery did face insolvency but was rescued by investors, which contradicts the closure claim. The job loss figure is corroborated by multiple sources. The founding year of 1679 is confirmed by historical records. The sale of Karamalz to Veltins is verified by reliable sources. Eichbaum's export to over 60 countries is supported by company documents. Overall, the claims are mostly accurate with some nuances regarding the closure status.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
47
Mixed
Business
The Eichbaum brewery in Mannheim is closing after almost 350 years of operation.
The claim that Eichbaum brewery is closing is misleading. Evidence shows the brewery filed for insolvency but was rescued by investors and continues operations. This contradicts the closure claim, making it misleading rather than false.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
40
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
30
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
60
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
60
Weighted Total
47
Evidence Summary
No fact-check match; web evidence shows insolvency but not closure.
88
True
Business
About 240 people are losing their jobs due to the closure of Eichbaum brewery.
The claim about job losses is supported by multiple sources stating that approximately 240 jobs were affected due to the brewery's financial issues and restructuring.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
88
Evidence Summary
No fact-check match; web evidence confirms job losses.
93
True
History
Eichbaum brewery was founded in 1679.
The founding year of 1679 for Eichbaum brewery is confirmed by historical records and reliable sources, making this claim accurate.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
93
Evidence Summary
No fact-check match; web evidence confirms founding year.
90
True
Business
Eichbaum sold the Karamalz brand to Veltins.
The sale of the Karamalz brand to Veltins is confirmed by multiple reliable sources, supporting the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
No fact-check match; web evidence confirms sale.
90
True
Business
Eichbaum exported beer to more than 60 countries worldwide.
The claim about Eichbaum's export reach is supported by company documents and reliable sources, confirming its accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
No fact-check match; web evidence confirms export reach.
