Denmarks first lager beer brewery went into operation on 10th of November 1847. It was founded by J.C. Jacobsen, who had just established Carlsberg Brewery in Valby outside the ramparts of Copenhagen.

It was named after his son, Carl and the hill in Valby.
Brewer J.C. Jacobsen was an outstanding personality, gifted and farsighted.

He strove constantly to improve beer production and quality, and
his excellent lager beer became highly popular.