Beer Hiking Bavaria is the new book from Beerwanderers founder Rich Carbonara. It details 50 hikes/50 breweries/50 beers from all over Bavaria.
Tag: franconia
The ABCs of Franconian Food
Franconian food is one of the best parts of the region. Dishes are varied and generally rich, especially those with sauces. The regional cuisine pairs perfectly with the beer it's even more renowned for.
How to Keep the wife happy in Zeil am Main
I've never been big on birthdays but since moving to Germany I've grown to look forward to mine. Not that getting older has become more enticing but my wife has turned it into a beery adventure since she couldn't come up with a better gift. First, it became an annual trip to my favorite of … Continue reading How to Keep the wife happy in Zeil am Main
You can tuna fish (and a piano) but can you tune a carp?
Now, Uehlfeld might be on the Bierstrasse but it's hardly on any other tourist thoroughfare even if it lies in the middle of the admittedly pretty Aisch Valley. Even the Bierstrasse (literally Beer Street) was of only passing interest to me until I'd read about a pair of breweries in the tiny hamlet of Uehlfeld. … Continue reading You can tuna fish (and a piano) but can you tune a carp?
Getting to Work on the Fünf Seidla Steig®
When it comes to traveling, I've never been big on going back to the same places and I tend to do the same with beery destinations too. The lure of things not experienced is strong for me and going to new breweries is one of the driving forces behind creating Beer Wanderers. That said, going … Continue reading Getting to Work on the Fünf Seidla Steig®
A Ticket to Bock
The expression smiling all the way to the bank suddenly came to me as I could feel a bit of a smirk on my face as the conductor asked for my ticket. It's true, I had had to buy two tickets that day instead of the usual Bavaria ticket that would have been good for … Continue reading A Ticket to Bock
How to drink beer all day and lose weight in four days
Prologue: Where? Franconia is a region in Northern Bavaria. Topography? Hilly, lush green with dense forests and stoney outcroppings. How big? It's about the size of West Virginia. How many? There are around 300 breweries in this small area. When? Now, this is the last beer frontier. It's changing every day and may not be … Continue reading How to drink beer all day and lose weight in four days
In Franconia: All Paths lead to Beer
Working as an English teacher here in Munich has exposed me to a lot of new people and new beers. Since I'm in fair shape and on the thin side, my German students often comment that I don't look like I'm such a big beer drinker. Of course, they get the idea I am because … Continue reading In Franconia: All Paths lead to Beer