franconian beer reviews

Eller Vollbier on tap

Eller Vollbier is a golden example of the style with a grainy/malty nose. The balanced malty palate is grainy with underlying hops. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter.

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Kesselring Landbier Hell

Kesselring Landbier Hell is a richly malty deep golden brew with a creamy white head and malty nose. The balanced palate is fruity and semi-dry with a bittersweet finish.

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Köslauer Kellerbier Jose Edition

Köslauer Kellerbier Jose Edition is his self-pitched yeast and home lagered version of the brewery's Kellerbier. Franconian brewing at its best.

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Kauzen-Bräu Bock

Kauzen-Bräu Bock is a rich deep golden example of the style with a touch of honey in the nose and palate of the predominantly malty palate. The lingering finish is bittersweet and not overly sticky. It’s not bad if a bit on the industrial side.

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Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Hell

Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf helles Vollbier was slightly sour with a hint of butter and not as good as their regular Kellerbier from a previous tasting. This was on gravity dispense at the brewery's Kerwa in October 2024.

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Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Weizen

Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Weizen is a hop forward fruity example of the style with a strong yeasty component. This was on gravity dispense at the brewery's Kerwa in October 2024.

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Brauhaus Unfinden Üflder Hausbier on tap

Brauhaus Unfinden Hausbier is a richly malty treat with some grain and spice in both the nose and palate before a lingering semi-dry finish.

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Hölzlein Rauch from gravity dispense

Hölzlein Rauch from gravity dispense is a very lightly smoky session beer with a faint grainy quality and semi-dry, clean finish. Excellent and a beer for those who say they don't like Rauchbier.

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Gampertbräu Förster Hell

Gampert-Bräu Hell is more a Franconian Vollbier than Munich style Helles. It's hoppier and drier in the finish.