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Klosterbräu Landbier

Klosterbräu Landbier is a richly malty unfiltered amber beer heading in the Märzen direction. Underlying hops dry it out nicely in the finish.

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Aktien Zwick’l Kellerbier on tap

Aktien Zwickl Kellerbier is a balanced session beer with a semi-dry, hoppy palate and lingering finish.

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Bayreuther Brauhaus Hell on tap

Bayreuther Hell is a balanced Helles with a nice grain element and a semi-dry finish. On tap at the Herzogkeller in Bayreuth.

Hopfenrebell Braunbär

Hopfenrebell Braunbär is a Craft Beer take on a Braunbier with a balanced hoppy palate and lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.

Hopfenrebell Adam Riese

Hopfen Rebel Adam Riese is Franken Maigl's Craft Beer take on a Helles with a balanced hoppy palate and lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.

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Alt Bamberg (Kaiserdom) Zwickel

Kaiserdom brews this Alt Bamberg Zwickel but is exactly forthcoming about it even though a fair enough Kellerbier if a bit tad thin no flavor.

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Kaiserdom Pilsener

Kaiserdom Pilsner is a classic German Pils with a dry hoppy palate and clean semi-bitter finish.

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Weiherer 150th Anniversary Festbier

Weiherer 150th Anniversary Festbier was brewed for the event in 2024. It was a easy going busy but not crazy Festival. The special beer was richly malty but with ample Spalter hops to make it a pleasure to drink many of.

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Ulrich Martin Josephi Bock from gravity barrel at Bockanstich

Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Josephi Bock is fantastic bock full of rich malt and fine hops. The lingering finish is moreishly semi-dry, making for a dangerous 7% brew. Their Bockanstich is legendary and for good reason. Try to get to one if you are in the area at the right time. You won't regret it.

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Weiherer Zapfenduster Hofzfassgelagert

Weiherer is a great brewery with both traditional and craft beer offerings. This oak barrel aged version of their already gorgeous Imperial Stout is a majestic example of how barrel aging can work. It’s a richly malty contemplative brew with a complex mix of oak, dried fruit, chocolate and coffee. It sounds like an odd combination but the flavors meld beautifully. The lingering finish is quite dry for 7.8% with a pleasant bitterness which makes it incredibly drinkable.