franconian beer reviews

Beck Bräu Lager

Beck Bräu Lager is a good example of a Franconian old style lager with an amber hue and grainy palate. The finish is semi-dry and slightly bitter.

franconian beer reviews

Beck Bräu Jahrhundert Bier

Beck Bräu Jahrhundert is tasty Dunkles with some chocolate notes and a clean, semi-dry finish.

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Schneider Aventinus Eisbock

Schneider Aventinus Eisbock is a high octane version of their original Weizenbock. At 12%, it's dangerously drinkable and is full of dried fruit before the clean, semi-dry finish.

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Weiherer Hopferla (on tap)

Kundmüller is a great brewery with both traditional and craft beer offerings. Hopferla is a collaboration with Fat Head in Ohio and a true explosion of seven different hops in one strong IPA.

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Ulrich Martin Martini Bock (bottle)

Ulrich Martin is a traditional brewery lovingly restored by the man himself. The Martini Bock is fantastic bock full of malt and dried apricot notes.

franconian beer reviews

Elch-Bräu Pils

Elch-Bräu Pils is an excellent and always improving unfiltered Pils with a dry fruity palate and lots of citrusy hops in the nose.

franconian beer reviews

Hofmann Maifestbier

Hofmann Maifestbier is another great Fest from Hofmann with some dark chocolate and a hint of licorice.

Schneider Aventinus

Schneider Aventinus is the original Weizenbock and remains the standard by which all others are measure.