Gundel Alkoholfrei an unfiltered golden example of the style the Barthelsmesaurach brewery’s alcohol-free beer. It’s unfiltered bright golden hue coupled with the ample chiffon-like rocky head is enticing. Spalter hops in the nose set the stage for a hop forward but well-balanced brew. The lingering finish is semi-dry with a pleasant bitterness. Pretty solid for an alcohol free beer.
Gundel Nimm's Leicht is an unfiltered golden light alcohol beer the Barthelsmesaurach brewery. It’s unfiltered bright golden hue coupled with the ample chiffon-like rocky head is visually enticing. Spalter hops in the nose set the stage for a hop forward but well-balanced brew. The lingering finish is semi-dry with a pleasant bitterness. Pretty solid for a low alcohol beer.
Gundel Sommerliebe is the Barthelsmesaurach brewery’s summer seasonal. It’s the only golden one as fitting for the warm weather. It’s unfiltered bright golden hue coupled with the ample chiffon-like rocky head is enticing. Cascade hops in the nose set the stage for a hop forward palate full of Spalter Perle and Select. The lingering finish is semi-dry with a pleasant bitterness.
Gundel Jubelbier is an unfiltered chestnut Festbier with a rocky off-white chiffon-like head. There’s light roast in the grainy nose and perhaps a hint of chocolate. The palate is balanced but richly malty with some roasty chocolate notes and brewery typical Spalter hops. The underlying hops make for a lingering semi-dry semi-bitter finish which is truly moreish
Gundel Fastenbock is an unfiltered amber beauty with an ivory chiffon-like head and light spice and Spalter hops in the nose. The chewy, richly malty palate is well-balanced with ample Spalter hopping, making for a moreish Bock at a reasonable 6.6% abv. The lingering finish is semi-dry and bittersweet.
Gundel Weihnachtsbock is a richly malty Christmas treat featuring fair Spalter hopping and light spice in the plate. The lingering, semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.
Gundel Weihnachtsbier is a richly malty Christmas treat featuring a roast, light spice and a touch of chocolate in the plate. The lingering, semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.
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.
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.
Klosterbrauerei Mallersdorf is the last with a brewing nun at its helm. Take a stroll around its grounds, the countryside surrounding it and enjoy the fine food and beer on offer at their Klosterbräustüberl.
