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Sonnen-Bräu Mürsbacher Rauch

Sonnen-Bräu Mürsbacher Rauch is a lightly smoky treat with a moreish smooth lingering finish.

How to find the trail to Bierkeller Nirvana: From Forchheim to Hallerndorf in Franconia

What's the difference between a beer garden and a Bierkeller? Sometimes you just have to live it to feel it. Take the Bierkeller Extravaganza tour and find out!

beer hiking outside Bamberg

How to hike five miles and visit five breweries in one day outside Bamberg

The Bamberg Countryside Breweries Experience is an easy 9km/5mile hike in Franconia Switzerland which takes in five small regional breweries. Join Beer Hiking Bavaria author Rich Carbonara to find the best beers and foods along the way.

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Sonnen-Bräu Fastenbier

Sonnen-Bräu Fastenbier is a rich malty Bock with an herbal hop aroma and lingering dry finish.

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Kaiser Bockbier

Kaiser Bockbier is an amber brew with an enticing fruity nose and fair hopping offset well by ample malt. This dangerously drinkable 7.5% Bock has a semi-dry moreish finish.

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Hummel Pils

Hummel Pils is a dry balanced example of the style with a touch of grain before the clean, semi-dry, slightly bitter finish.

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Hummel Spezial

Hummel Spezial falls into the Märzen style with a deep amber hue and richly malty palate with some toasted elements before the semi-dry finish.

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Sonnen-Bräu Lager

Sonnen-Bräu Lager is surprisingly hoppy unfiltered Helles with lingering semi-dry finish.

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Hummel Märzen

Hummel Märzen is an excellent dryish Märzen with a balanced palate and semi-bitter finish.

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Kaiser Weißbier bottle

Kaiser Weißbier is a refreshing citrusy example of the style with a yeasty dry element which makes it moreish.