franconian beer reviews

Adler-Bräu Hellerbock on tap

Adler-Bräu Stettfelder Hellerbock is a classic example of the style. Rich and malty with underlying hops to avoid a cloying finish.

franconian beer reviews

Keesmann Josephi Bock

Keesmann Josephi Bock is brewery's amped up version of their autumn Bock with a darker hue and a richer maltier palate. There must be a ton of hops as it's not particularly sweet at 8.2%.

franconian beer reviews

Ahörnla Bräu Bockbier

Ahörnla Bräu Bockbier is a dark bock with a malty palate and a touch of dried fruit. The lingering finish is semi-dry.

franconian beer reviews

Schwan Weihnactsbock bottle

Schwan's Weihnachtsbock is a balanced if unremarkable bock with some firm hoppiness to an otherwise malty palate.

Catching up with old friends & new Bocks on the 13-Brewery Trail

The Bamberg Countryside Breweries Experience and Brewing Heartland Experience are two great walking tours which take you off the beaten path and out into the beautiful Franconian countryside. You can be sure to drink beers you will never find back home and eat the local delicacies.

franconian beer reviews

Adler-Bräu Hellerbock

Adler-Bräu Stettfelder Hellerbock is a classic example of the style. Rich and malty with ample hopping, making for a dryish finish.