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Kreisla 36/1 Bassd Zamm gravity dispense is a collaboration beer by the two noted Franconian stalwarts. Two of the sons from both Brauerei Zehendner and Brauerei Keesmann each just finished their brewing training, so they celebrated with this joint effort. It’s definitely hop forward but fairly balanced. The lingering finish is quite dry and bitter. Dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin, a noted for producing a firm wine-like dryness. The gravity version was even softer than it was from the regular keg, so I found it easier to drink.

Brauerei Pröls Kirchweihbier is a classic Märzen. The amber hue, off-white rocky head and spicy nose set the stage. The balanced palate is richly malty with some spice and understated hops. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter.

Graser Kräusen Festbier was unveiled at Sandkerwa 2026, showing Schlenkerla's Graser brand is not letting up on innovation. It is an unfiltered light amber example of the style. It's reportedly a mix of a young Franconian Pils and a mature Kellerbier. It’s malty but I find it quite dry without being bitter.

Entlas Bräu Sven Helles is an unfiltered golden example of the style. The rocky white head is formidable and lasting. Citrus hops fill the nose for an enticing start. The hop forward palate has a lemony note but is well-balanced. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter.rlangen's newest brewery but much beloved Keller.

Schlossbrauerei Reckendorf Gambrinus Bock is a deep golden example of a spring bock. The creamy head and richly malty nose tinged with honey are enticing. The richly malty palate is more of the same with understated but fair hopping. The lingering finish is semi-dry and bittersweet.

One of Franconia's brewing legends resides in Huppendorf. This Hells is a fine and refreshing example of the style with a semi-dry moreish finish and more hops than most.

Ban Bräu Sommerbrise is an intriguing hop forward low alcohol rye beer. It’s a good looking unfiltered golden brew with a creamy white head. The nose is a pleasant mix of floral hops and light grain. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter finish.

Fäßla has jumped on the Franconian Helles bandwagon. It’s certainly heading in the Munich direction with a balanced malty palate featuring little hops. Fäßla Helles has a meandering finish but it's serviceable enough if you're looking for this type of beer.

 Störchen Bier is brewed by Hopfenrebell under the old brewery Storch name, especially for Cafe Esspress in Bamberg. It’s an unfiltered golden Helles in a Craft Beer vein. It’s got a fruity nose with floral hops. The balanced palate is similar with fair but not overpowering hops. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter.

Unterelldorf Brauhaus Hausbrauerbier is a very low unfiltered amber communal brewery session beer. It’s got a sudsy head and only a hint of hops in the nose. The hop forward palate has enough malt but is unmistakably bitter. The lingering finish is quite dry and bitter. On tap at their annual Braufest in August 2026.