franconian beer reviews

Maxlrainer Schwarzbier

Maxlrainer's Schwarzbier is a classic of the style, full of roast and a hint of dark chocolate before a long, dry bittersweet finish.

Walking in a Winter Bock Wonderland

Beer hiking is alive and well in small town Aying, just outside Munich. There's no better way to build up your hunger and thirst than hiking in a winter wonderland.

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How to celebrate a 10th Anniversary on the Fünf Seidla Steig®

The 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Fünf Seidla Steig was a blast.

Beer Hiking on Fünf Seidla Steig

Beer Hiking is a thing: Fünf Seidla Steig®

For those how haven't heard, beer hiking is a thing despite it not being on Wikipedia. It will surely be there soon, mark my words. I just might have to do the write-up myself if no one else does. So, what exactly is beer hiking? Quite loosely, it's the combining of hiking and drinking beer. It could be as simple as carrying some beer (hopefully in artsy cans, they're lighter) along on your hike. It could also be hiking to places that have beer. In a perfect world, it would involve hiking to rural breweries.

How to eat your carrots and drink your Zoigl, too.

Join us for a journey on foot, walking through the very heart of the Zoigl brewing region.

Waldnaabtal Nature Reserve

The Waldnaabtal is a gorgeously lush nature reserve in the Oberpflaz, home to the Goldsteig and Zoigl.

How to Rock Sambach

How to hike from brewery to brewery in Franconia. Great beer, food and scenery.