Landwehr-Bräu Toppler Pils is another Helles in disguise of a Pils, not untypical in Franconia. I found their Edel oddly more hoppy in flavor if not the nose. I suggest their Altfränkisch Dunkel but if you must drink a lighter color beer, I'd still with the Helles.
Landwehr-Bräu Altfränkisch is a classic example of the style with a balanced palate and semi-dry lingering finish
Landwehr-Bräu Kellerbier is a low carbonation malt forward beer with a touch of honey but the finish is a tad sticky.
Landwehr-Bräu Edel is lower in alcohol than most Exports and though hoppier than many, the finish is a notch stickier.
Klosterbräu Maibock is a richly malty amber Bock with some apricot in the nose and a moreishly dry lingering semi-bitter finish.
Maisel's Original Weisse is a good example of the style with a fruity palate and lingering, slightly sticky finish.
Maisel & Friends Hoppy Hell is their Craft Beer take on a Helles with a balanced citrusy palate and lingering semi-dry finish.
Maisel & Friends West Coast IPA is a balanced ale with a mix of tropical fruit and pine before with a lingering dry finish.
Rhönbrauerei Dittmar lies in the Rhön valley in a small slice of Franconian Thuringia. The brew fantastically dry traditional beers and their Rhöner Urtyp Dunkel is no exception. It's roasty with some dried fruit and a lingering semi-dry finish. Worth seeking out.
Rhönbrauerei Dittmar lies in the Rhön valley in a small slice of Franconian Thuringia. The brew fantastically dry traditional beers and their Rhöner Hell is no exception. It's got to be the driest Helles I've ever had. Dry without being overly bitter Well worth seeking out.
