Zwanzger Rotbier is a richly malty example of the style with a fruity/spicy palate featuring peppery hops before the lingering, semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.
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Bierprinzessin Hassberg Rotbier
Bierprinzessin Hassberg Rotbier is an unfiltered amber beer which was brewed by the Hassberg Beer Princesses for the festival. It’s a lovely dry hoppy beer in the Craft Beer vein but retains a distinct Franconian flavor. This was on tap at the Genussfestival 2024 in Ebern.
Nürnberg Rotbier Roundup: What is the best Rotbier in Nuremberg?
Nuremberg was a noted beer town in the middle ages and Rotbier was king. It fell into disfavor when modern lagers took over but were revived in 1984 by the Hausbrauerei Altstadthof. Currently, there are five regularly brewed Rotbiers in town but which one is the best? Find out here.
Hausbrauerei Altstadthof Das Rote
Haubrauerei Altstadt's Das Rote is reportedly the first Rotbier after many year's of its absence and it credited as being responsible for its current resurgence.
Schanzenbrau Rotbier
Schanzenbräu Rotbier is perhaps the best of the Nürnberg Rotbiers and this is the town most noted for them. It's by far the cleanest and has the most moreish finish.