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Kerwa Kalender & Kronicles: Beer Hiking on the 7 Brewery Trail

The consecration of the local church known as Kirchweih in high German is one one of the more festive days of the year in any given German town, especially small villages. They are largely like mini-Folk Festivals, sometimes featuring rides/games for the kids and local delicacies. Of course, it being Germany, there's always beer on hand.

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Rosenauer Hofbräu Helles Engela

Rosenauer Hofbräu is one of the smallest breweries in Franconia. Though a relative newcomer, it has some strong adherents and this unusual Helles is a good reason why. The Engela is rounded but nothing like a Munich Helles so if looking for that, you'll have to go elsewhere.

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Rosenauer Hofbräu Saschi’s Weiße

Rosenauer Hofbräu is one of the smallest breweries in Franconia. Though a relative newcomer, it has some strong adherents and this Dunkleweizen called Saschi's Weiße is a lovely example of why this is the case, with a lingering dry moreish finish.

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How to hike five miles and visit five breweries in one day outside Bamberg

The Bamberg Countryside Breweries Experience is an easy 9km/5mile hike in Franconia Switzerland which takes in five small regional breweries. Join Beer Hiking Bavaria author Rich Carbonara to find the best beers and foods along the way.