Weinberg 1
Schlüsselfeld 96132
Tel: 09552 320
www.brauerei-scheubel.de
Opening hours:
Sundays 14:00 to 22:00
May to the end of September in good weather
The atmosphere:
The Scheubel-Keller is an idyllic little Bierkeller on the edge of Schlüsselfeld with views of the town. They have simple meals similar to the nearby mother brewery and not only do they serve the Stern-Bräu beer but they do it gravity dispense. This makes it a must for anyone in the area on a Sunday afternoon as that is the only day it’s currently open. It was unfortunately not open the first time I was in town but I finally made it on a Sunday in August of 2023. I sure hope it doesn’t take me that long to return.
very happy to see beer from the barrel
The Vollbier from the barrel:
I’d heard the Stern-Bräu Vollbier flowed from the barrel but until you actually see it, you’re always skeptical so I was very happy to find it freshly tapped as I arrived at opening. I’d just had one at their pub prior to it closing and can attest that it is even lovelier sans the extra carbonation. It was quite empty and the owner was enjoying the tranquility himself. There was a small playground and a cool little slide from the Bierkeller hill down into the field below. It’s a really authentic Keller and a great place to enjoy an incredible beer.
a truly authentic Keller
The food:
Though I’d eaten a light lunch in town at the Schwarzer Adler, I was peckish and knew I had a long trip back to Munich so I got a plate of Sülze with raw onions and vinegar. It came with some nice fresh bread, another increasingly rare find in Franconian Kellers. The Brotzeit selection was typical but all freshly prepared by the owner’s wife and very fairly priced. I’d go here every Sunday if I lived closer.
tasty Sülze in a serene setting
I could have spent hours here but with only one bus out on Sunday, I didn’t have that option. I think next time I’d plan on spending the night in Schlüsselfeld. It’s that good of a Bierkeller.
a quick tour of the Bierkeller storage area
The return:
It took two years but return I did in July 2025 with my wife in toe. Günther Scheubel graciously showed me the actual former storage Bierkeller, atmospherically lined with limestone. We got there early and with locals also arriving, he tapped the barrel of Stern-Bräu Vollbier a bit before the official opening time. Even though we’d had lunch at the Schwarzer Adler, we shared a Kellerplatte.
Günther pouring gravity dispense & mixed meat plate
The beers were really going down so we got a couple more snacks including a lovely Zwiebelkäs. It was nice to see the place on a really full day but it was still very peaceful. I don’t think it will take much effort to get my wife back to the Scheubel-Keller.
a great afternoon at the Scheubel-Keller
Below are some photos from my first visit when it was closed.
Scheubel-Keller has nice views of Schlüsselfeld
This is the kind of increasingly rare small authentic Bierkeller which are closing down at an alarming rate. It’s hard for a small brewery to maintain two outlets in the same town when they no longer utilize the Kellers for lagering their beer. So, if in Schlüsselfeld, please head out and use it while you can and support the Scheubel family tradition. They’re really great and friendly folks.
Beers: Stern-Bräu Vollbier from gravity dispense
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