Schroll Landbier is one of Franconia's most beloved dark beers, with a malty palate and dry moreish finish. This gravity dispense version was sublime.
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Schroll Trüber Hammel
Schroll Trüber Pils is a hoppy departure for the family brewery more noted for malty brews. The spicy hop element is still well-balanced and the dry bitter finish is moreish.
Held-Bräu Fest-Bier
Held-Bräu Fest-Bier is typical Festbier with a balanced malty palate and clean semi-dry finish.
The Cherry Way on a hot day to Bierkeller Nirvana
The Pretzfelder Kirschenweg is a pretty hiking circuit which starts in Pretzfeld, a short train trip from Forchheim. The Pretzfelder Keller is an idyllic place for your beery reward.
Held-Bräu Bock
Held-Bräu Bock is a light amber and drier than most Hellerbocks.
When nobody’s home in Hetzelsdorf
Beer Hiking Bavaria is a great guide that details 50 hikes in Bavaria which pass by or end at some of Bavaria's best breweries. This one near Forchheim in Franconia brings you to the local brewing legend in Hetzelsdorf, Penning-Zeissler.
Heckel-Bier
Heckel-Bier is one of those brews you will think back on and want another. This means returning to the brewery. It will never be the same elsewhere.
Schroll Bock
Schroll Bock is a dark rich beauty with a hint of licorice and a fine dryish bittersweet finish.
Held-Bräu Weizen
Held-Bräu Weizen is a bit of a cross between a Weizen and Helles if interested in a hybrid beer.
Held-Bräu Weizenbock
Held-Bräu Weizenbock is a dangerously drinkable brew with a surprising addition of hops to make the finish clean and moreish.