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Weiherer Rauchbock

A collaboration between Kundmüller and Brazilian Craft brewery Cervejaria Bamberg, this complex smoke Bock has a complex array of flavors and an intermingling of smoke and honey. The lingering bittersweet finish is moreish.

Heavyweight Championship of Beers: Round 5 Schlenkerla Urbock vs Fastenbier

Schlenkerla is the most renowned of Rauchbier/Smoke beer breweries. They have a great line-up of seasonal beers and in this comparison, we look at their pre-Easter Fastenbier and autumn Urbock.

Bamberg Beer Food Tours: images of hikers, beer drinkers

Bamberg Beer & Food Tours

Beerwanderers offers guided walking tours to both the breweries in Bamberg and excursions to breweries in the countryside outside of town. Whether a walk or a country hike, Beerwanderers founder and Beer Hiking Bavaria author Rich Carbonara will be sure to get you to the best beers and local foods in the region.

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Mahrs Pils

Mahrsbräu makes an amazing range of beers and this Pils is one of their originals. It’s fruitier than is typical but its dry bitter finish makes no doubt what kind of beer it is.

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Weiherer Weizenbock (on tap)

Weiherer is a great brewery with both traditional and craft beer offerings. Their latest Weizenbock on tap is a wonderfully fruity one with elements of dried orange and caramel mixed in with the traditional banana.

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Weiherer Bock (on tap)

Weiherer is a great brewery with both traditional and craft beer offerings. Their Bock is a classic Hellerbock with a malty palate and dryish, bittersweet finish.

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Weiherer Zwickerla Hell

Weiherer is a great brewery with both traditional and craft beer offerings. Their Zwickerla is a great mix of malt and hops and just might be their best session beer.