Sesslach is an amazing walled medieval town that surely surprises anyone who happens upon it. Better yet, it’s not anywhere near as touristy as other similar towns. If not for its interesting brewing history, it would have almost certainly eluded me. You can do a stroll around the medieval wall with great photo opportunities. Don’t miss the old town cobblestone streets strewn with half-timbered buildings from another time. If you tire of the old town sites, you can hike out to Brauerei Scharpf via a scenic route. You can easily reach it by bus from Coburg and it’s well worth the trip.
Kommunbrauhaus
Pfarrgasse 105
96145 Seßlach
Opening hours:
Friday from 16:00 to 18:00 for beer purchase/tours only by arrangement
This is a communal brewery dating back to 1335. It’s still owned and in use by the town. They brew the beer here but they serve it at two of the town’s pubs. Details are below if you follow the links. You can also purchase beer directly at the brewery on Fridays.
My first time in Sesslach was in 2003 and I must admit to not remembering much to distinguish the two places. Since they are right across the street from each other, it’s not perhaps surprising. I believe we ate at the Roter Ochse and the food was great.
I finally got back to Sesslach in 2020 and things hadn’t changed that much. The links below will take you to the new experiences at both of the town’s outlets for the communal beer. While both are brewed at the communal brew house, they use each outlet’s recipes and are quite different. You often won’t have a choice as to which you’ll visit as opening hours tend to be staggered.
Output: 1500 HL
Beers: Seßlacher Hausbrauerbier.
Beer calendar:
Seßlacher Bockbier from early March and early November
Gasthof Reinwand
Roter Ochse
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