Scherdel Schlappenbier is a richly malty amber Bock of 6.5% alcohol. Brewed for Schlappentag in Hof, it’s a limited release for the Hof public holiday which falls on the Monday following Whit Monday. Its nose has toasted malt and caramel. The malt forward brew is spicy with some burnt caramel notes. The lingering finish is semi-dry and bittersweet.
Scherdel Helle Weisse is a fruity example of the style with nice a yeast element. Both components intermingle in the enticing nose. The palate is quite balanced and refreshing. The lingering finish is semi-dry.
Schlossbrauerei Reckendorf Helle Freude is a bright golden Munich style Helles. The impressive head doesn’t last as long as you’d like but it’s got an alluring nose and of grain and mown grass. It’s malt forward with a nice grainy quality. Underlying hops dry it out enough in the lingering semi-dry semi-bitter finish.
Schlossbrauerei Reckendorf Hausbrauerbier is a deep golden to light amber brew with a balanced malty, fruity palate. The lingering semi-dry finish is semi-bitter. This beer is a recreation of beers brewed in communal breweries when people were given the right to make their own beer.
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.
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.
Wilde Rose Pils is contract brewed by Brauerei Trunk and is balanced dry and hoppy.
Kanone Pils is a textbook dry hoppy example of the style but has plenty of Franconia in it too.
After some year being contract brewed by Stöckel in Hintergereuth, Glenk is once again brewing themselves. If this Pils is their best, it might have been better left as it was. On tap at the Glenk Garten.
Kanone Pils is a textbook dry hoppy example of the style but has plenty of Franconia in it too.
