Otterbachstr. 13
96123 Litzendorf (Melkendorf)
Bamberg station 11 km/regular but limited bus service
Output: 700 HL
Opening hours: closed in 2016
Though brewing has taken place at this location since 1550, Winkler was founded in 1889. It sadly closed in 2016. Oddly enough in 2013, we had tried to get a room at Winkler prior to attempting the 13 Brauereien Weg the first time to no avail. In fact, we couldn’t get a room at any of the main towns on the trail so stayed in Litzendorf and did day trips from it. It may have turned out for the better as the weather was awful. On the walk from Litzenforf to get our train in Strullendorf, Winkler was our first stop and even after only five kilometers, we were positively drenched. The old brewpub was looking worse for wear and didn’t seem to have any heat that morning. My wife was none-too-happy until their amazing beer came out. It would be our favorite of the trek and the chicken that followed was one we still talk about. It seems that’s all we’ll do as Winkler is no more.
Fried chicken with the once renowned Vollbier of Winkler
Thankfully, it’s reopened as Brandholz Brauhaus. Unfortunately, the pub is in disrepair and the brewery functions without an outlet aside from events which are posted on their website.
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