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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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On finding Unfinden

Unfinden lies in the Hassberg county of Lower Franconia. The cute village is home to Brauhaus Unfinden, a communal brewery restored and reopened in 2008. Though they do not sell to the public, they hold a Braufest in June and Bockbieranstich in late November, where you can sample their beers and donate money to their admirable cause.

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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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Gampertbräu Förster Hell

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

Bad Staffelstein Bierbrauerfest

Not Bad in Bad Staffelstein: the Bierbrauerfest

The 14th Bierbrauerfest in Bad Staffelstein was a resounding success despite scorching temperatures. Finding shade was a battle but staying hydrated was easy. Beer is, after all, 95% water.

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Thomann Füchsla

Thomann Füchsla is a Gorgeous looking deep amber Märzen with a dense creamy head and enticing mixed nose of rich malt and assorted hops. Full-bodied and richly malty, the assorted hops are there but not overpowering in any way. Lingering finish is semi-dry.

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Thomann Chef’s Weizen

Thomann Chef's Weizen is a refreshing if simple example of the style with a fruity palate and lingering finish.

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Höchstädten Bierbrauerei Hausbier at BR Radl Tour

Höchstädter Bierbrauerei was an interesting yeasty top fermented beer with a fruity palate and a lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish. From gravity barrel at at the BR Radltour 2024 in Ebern.

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Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Hausbier at BR Radl Tour

Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Hausbier was ale-like and fruity with a nice dry lingering finish and pleasant sourish quality. From gravity barrel at at the BR Radltour 2024 in Ebern.

BR Radl Tour 2024 in Ebern: The beers after the storm

The BR Radltour 2024 was held in medieval marvel Ebern in the Hassberg County of Lower Franconia. Four regional breweries (Höchstädten Bierbrauerei, Hausbrauer Brünn, Kommunbrahaus Junkersdorf and Hartleb from Maroldsweisach were on hand. A great time was had by all despite the storm which delayed it.