Why Beer Hiking with Beerwanderers? A memorable unique experience.

Beerwanderers is a full service provider of guided hiking experiences which bring the traveler to off the beaten path breweries often not visited by walking on paths rather than riding in a tour bus. Looking for something different to make your vacation a memorable one? Beerwanderers Beer Hike Food Experiences are the days you won't forget.

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Ulrich Martin Martini Bock from gravity dispense

Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Martinibock is fantastic bock full of malt and dried apricot notes. This one from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock 2023 was extra dry.

What makes the Walberlafest so special? Sometimes, it’s not about the beer.

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. Dates for 2025: May 2nd to the 4th.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Wettelsheimer Pils on tap

Wettelsheimer Pils is a balanced dry, hoppy example of the style which maintains the brewery's signature drinkability.

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Wettelsheimer Märzen on tap

Wettelsheimer Märzen is a richly malty brew with some spice and a lingering bittersweet finish.

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Wettelsheimer Hell on tap

Wettelsheimer Hell is a lovely balanced Helles with malty/grainy palate and a clean, semi-dry finish.