Nuremberg was a noted beer town in the middle ages and Rotbier was king. It fell into disfavor when modern lagers took over but were revived in 1984 by the Hausbrauerei Altstadthof. Currently, there are five regularly brewed Rotbiers in town but which one is the best? Find out here.
Hübner Keller/Zwickel Pils is a dry fruity treat with citrus hops in both the nose and palate. Served from the barrel at Strawanza in Bamberg, it's moreishly lovely.
Dremel Dunkles Bockbier is a great richly malty Bock with a nose of caramel and roast. The finish is moreishly semi-dry.
Beck Bräu Pils is a clean balanced beer with some grain and a semi-dry finish
Beck Bräu Kellerbier is a serviceable Kellerbier with a malty if thin palate and fairly clean finish.
Beerwanderers is not only an information resource for the beer and hiking trails of Bavaria but also a full service provider of guided hiking tours which bring the traveler to breweries often not visited by walking on paths rather than riding in a tour bus. Get off the bus and feel the earth move under your feet.
The guide to Bamberg's beer gardens is way to find places to enjoy both beer and food in the most scenic settings. If you're time in the Beer Mecca is limited, this is the essential guide to find the best.
The guide to Bamberg's best beer. With only a couple days in Bamberg, you have to choose your beers well. This is the guide to the best beer in Bamberg, the beers you have to try.
Bamberg and Franconian beer styles explained in simple terms which are listed alphabetically
Schederndorfer Helles Sommerbier has butterscotch in both the nose and palate some hops creep in for the finish but not sure they entirely save the day.
