Friedel Friedelsator is a marvelous Bock with some floral hop notes in the nose and a semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.
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Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Hell
Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf helles Vollbier was slightly sour with a hint of butter and not as good as their regular Kellerbier from a previous tasting. This was on gravity dispense at the brewery's Kerwa in October 2024.
Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Weizen
Kommunbrauhaus Junkersdorf Weizen is a hop forward fruity example of the style with a strong yeasty component. This was on gravity dispense at the brewery's Kerwa in October 2024.
On finding Unfinden
Unfinden lies in the Hassberg county of Lower Franconia. The cute village is home to Brauhaus Unfinden, a communal brewery restored and reopened in 2008. Though they do not sell to the public, they hold a Braufest in June and Bockbieranstich in late November, where you can sample their beers and donate money to their admirable cause.
Brauhaus Unfinden Üflder Hausbier on tap
Brauhaus Unfinden Hausbier is a richly malty treat with some grain and spice in both the nose and palate before a lingering semi-dry finish.
Hölzlein Rauch from gravity dispense
Hölzlein Rauch from gravity dispense is a very lightly smoky session beer with a faint grainy quality and semi-dry, clean finish. Excellent and a beer for those who say they don't like Rauchbier.
Not Bad in Bad Staffelstein: the Bierbrauerfest
The 14th Bierbrauerfest in Bad Staffelstein was a resounding success despite scorching temperatures. Finding shade was a battle but staying hydrated was easy. Beer is, after all, 95% water.
The Pocket Guide to the Best Nuremberg Countryside Breweries
The Pocket Guide to Nuremberg's Best Countryside Breweries will help you pick out which breweries outside Nuremberg you need to visit. Guided tours to breweries outside Nuremberg available if you would like to head into the Nuremberg countryside with a Nuremberg beer expert.
Thomann Füchsla
Thomann Füchsla is a Gorgeous looking deep amber Märzen with a dense creamy head and enticing mixed nose of rich malt and assorted hops. Full-bodied and richly malty, the assorted hops are there but not overpowering in any way. Lingering finish is semi-dry.
Thomann Chef’s Weizen
Thomann Chef's Weizen is a refreshing if simple example of the style with a fruity palate and lingering finish.