The Walberlafest is perhaps Germany's oldest spring festival. Set high on a hill called the Walberla, it is certainly the most atmospheric. Hike around it before ascending for the most dramatic entrance.
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Ulrich Martin Josephi Bock on tap
Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Josephi Bock is fantastic bock full of rich malt and fine hops. The lingering finish is moreishly semi-dry, making for a dangerous 7% brew.
Spalter Winterbier
Spalter Winterbier is a balanced richly malty offering from the hops growing region based brewery. It's dangerously drinkable at 5.6%
Nürnberg Rotbier Roundup: What is the best Rotbier in Nuremberg?
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.
Felsenbräu Felsator
Felsenbräu Felsator is a richly malty Doppelbock with dried fruit in both the nose and palate before a lingering semi-dry, bittersweet finish.
Wettelsheimer Pils on tap
Wettelsheimer Pils is a balanced dry, hoppy example of the style which maintains the brewery's signature drinkability.
Wettelsheimer Märzen on tap
Wettelsheimer Märzen is a richly malty brew with some spice and a lingering bittersweet finish.
Wettelsheimer Hell on tap
Wettelsheimer Hell is a lovely balanced Helles with malty/grainy palate and a clean, semi-dry finish.
Ulrich Martin Rauch Märzen
Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Rauch Märzen is a lightly smoky beer tinged with some bacon and a very dry finish, making it moreish.
Elch-Bräu 1.21 Gigawatt Doppelbock Dunkel
Elch-Bräu 1.21 Gigwatt is potent 8€ Dunkler Doppelbock with some coffee and dark chocolate notes. It's a bit thin for the style and more reminiscent of a Baltic Porter.