Hönig Maibock is an unfiltered amber example of the style. With noble hops, grain and a hint of caramel in the nose, it's an enticing beer. The richly malty palate is fruity and quite dry for the style. The lingering finish is dry and semi-bitter. A wonderful experience to drink it in their lovely Biergarten on a spring day.
Griess Keller Bock is a hop forward richly malty brew more suited to sipping than a raucous Bockbieranstich. While not a traditional Franconian Bock, it outshines many that safely hide in the confines of the bland Hallerbock one often finds.
Griess St. Petrus Festbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring spicy hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.
Griess Sommerbier is a susprisingly tasty 2.5% Kellerbier with a peppery hop palate and moreishly dry finish.
Griess Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish. This version from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock was even drier.
Griess Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.
Hönig's Postillon Weiße is a refreshing classic Wießbier, perfect for a post-hike Bierkeller visit.
Hönig's Posthörnla is a great introduction to Rauchbier, with a hoppier palate than is typical.
The 7 Brewery Trail or 7 Brauereienweg is one of the top beer hiking trails in not only Franconia, but likely the world. With six breweries and two top Bierkellers en route and some lovely rural scenery, you can't go wrong walking this great trail.
Griess Kellerbier is about as perfect a session drinking beer as you'll find, with a dry fruity palate and long slightly bitter finish.
