Enzensteiner Landbier Hell is a deep golden example of the style with a white head. The malty nose has some grainy notes as does the balanced palate. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter. It’s fruity as it warms and though not quite as clean as you might like in the style, the finish has a nice light bitterness.
Gundel Alkoholfrei an unfiltered golden example of the style the Barthelsmesaurach brewery’s alcohol-free beer. It’s unfiltered bright golden hue coupled with the ample chiffon-like rocky head is enticing. Spalter hops in the nose set the stage for a hop forward but well-balanced brew. The lingering finish is semi-dry with a pleasant bitterness. Pretty solid for an alcohol free beer.
Gundel Nimm's Leicht is an unfiltered golden light alcohol beer the Barthelsmesaurach brewery. It’s unfiltered bright golden hue coupled with the ample chiffon-like rocky head is visually enticing. Spalter hops in the nose set the stage for a hop forward but well-balanced brew. The lingering finish is semi-dry with a pleasant bitterness. Pretty solid for a low alcohol beer.
Pfarrbräu Stout is an unfiltered black example of the style. The balanced palate is malty with light roast notes and fair but understated hops. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter. It’s quite soft due to the low carbonation. A true Stout on tap regularly available has to be supported.
Pfarrbräu Kellerbier is an unfiltered amber example of the style. The balanced palate is malty with light roast notes and underlying hops. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter. It’s quite soft due to the low carbonation.
Pfarrbräu Fränkisch Hell is an unfiltered golden rustic example of the style. The balanced palate is malty with light grain notes and fair but understated hops. The lingering finish is semi-dry and semi-bitter. It’s quite soft due to the low carbonation.
Gundel Sommerliebe is the Barthelsmesaurach brewery’s summer seasonal. It’s the only golden one as fitting for the warm weather. It’s unfiltered bright golden hue coupled with the ample chiffon-like rocky head is enticing. Cascade hops in the nose set the stage for a hop forward palate full of Spalter Perle and Select. The lingering finish is semi-dry with a pleasant bitterness.
Gundel Jubelbier is an unfiltered chestnut Festbier with a rocky off-white chiffon-like head. There’s light roast in the grainy nose and perhaps a hint of chocolate. The palate is balanced but richly malty with some roasty chocolate notes and brewery typical Spalter hops. The underlying hops make for a lingering semi-dry semi-bitter finish which is truly moreish
Herzog von Franken Schwarze is prototypical Schwarzbier with a dry roasty richly malty palate and lingering bittersweet finish.
Gundel Fastenbock is an unfiltered amber beauty with an ivory chiffon-like head and light spice and Spalter hops in the nose. The chewy, richly malty palate is well-balanced with ample Spalter hopping, making for a moreish Bock at a reasonable 6.6% abv. The lingering finish is semi-dry and bittersweet.
