Wachtelbräu Hell is a bright golden unfiltered example of the style. The creamy head and grainy/floral hoppy nose are enticing. The balanced palate has a perfect balance of the those same elements. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter.
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Kitzmann Bergkirchweihbier
Kitzmann Bergkirchweih Festbier is richly malty as it typical of the style. Toasted malt intermingles with the underlying hops for an easy drinking festival treat. The lingering finish is just a tad sticky but not unusual in in this richly malty style.
Entla’s Bräu Giesela Festbier
Entla's Bräu Giesela Festbier is hoppier than typical Festbier with ample malt backbone. Spicy hops in the nose foretell a balanced palate that dries out nicely in the lingering semi-dry semi-bitter finish.
Drei Kronen Schesslitz Rauchbier Bock
Drei Kronen Scheßlitz Rauchbier Bock is a richly malty balanced Bock with light smoke in both the nose and palate. The amber hue amber hue is enticing but the creamy head thins quickly. It drinks a lot lighter than its 7% abv and the underlying hops dry it out enough in the lingering finish, making it a quaffable Bock. It’s not complex but it’s a nice entry level Rauchbier for those less than enamored with things smoky.
Beer Hiking Prague & Czechia? Why not.
Beer Hiking Prague & Czechia is a proposed book in Swiss publisher Helvetiq's Beer Hiking Series, which includes Rich Carbonara's Beer Hiking Bavaria.
Hoh Bock bottle
Brauerei Hoh's Bock is a balanced dry fruity beer of 6.8% with a lingering semi-dry moreish finish.
Steinbach-Bräu Bergkirchweihbier
Steinbach-Bräu Bergkirchweihbier is the small brewpub's entry at their annual Bierfest on the hill. While true to style, it's not overly tasty and the finish kind of just sits there.
Sonnen-Bräu Mürsbacher Rauch
Sonnen-Bräu Mürsbacher Rauch is a lightly smoky treat with a moreish smooth lingering finish.
Hop Diggity HopDog!
HopDog is the best beer bar in Munich, featuring a large selection of both Franconian lagers and Craft Beer paired with gourmet hot dogs. Follow the Dog!
Beer Hiking in winter when the weather is less than perfect
Regensburg is a lovely medieval town dating back to the Stone Age. This urban hike details a scenic on the less visited side of the Danube River and is featured in the book Beer Hiking Bavaria by Rich Carbonara.