Schmitt-Bräu Helles on tap at the brewery is an unfiltered golden example of the style with creamy head and grainy nose. The malty palate is similarly grainy with restrained hops mingling in before the lingering semi-dry semi-bitter finish.
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Griess Bockbier from gravity dispense
Griess Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish. This version from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock was even drier.
Göller Kaiser Heinrich Urweisse
Göller Kaiser Urweisse is a good example of the style with a fruity palate and lingering finish.
Sauer Frühlings Märzen
Sauer Frühlings Märzen is a dry-hopped spring special featuring a dry fruity palate and clean semi-dry finish.
Göller IPA
Göller IPA is a rare miss from this consistent brewery. It looks great but lacks the requisite hops you expect in an IPA.
Sauer Sommerbier on tap at Eckerts in Bamberg
Sauer Sommerbier is a refreshing low alcohol beer, perfect for a summer day at 3.5%.
Adler-Bräu Stettfelder Hell
Adler-Bräu Stettfelder Hell is a typical malty Helles with a clean finish. It's well-made but not their best beer by a long shot.
Griess Bockbier
Griess Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.
Göller Steinhauer Weisse
Göller Sternhauer Weisse is a good example of the style with a fruity palate.
Göller Lager
Göller Lager is a good example of the Altfräkisch style with a balanced malty palate and lingering semi-dry finish.