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Martinsbräu Helles

Martinsbräu Helles is balanced malt forward session beer with just enough dryness despite what seems low hopping.

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Martinsbräu Weizen Hefe Dunkel

Martinsbräu Wezien Dunkel is a classic Dunkelweizen with a fruity palate featuring banana and and a lingering semi-dry finish.

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Martinsbräu Landbier Dunkel on tap

Martinsbräu Landbier Dunkel is a rich for its strength dark beer with some chocolate and coffee in the nose and a similar palate. The lingering finish is semi-dry and bittersweet.

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Martinsbräu Weizen Hefe Hell on tap

Martinsbräu Weizen is a classic Weizen with a fruity palate featuring banana and clove and a lingering finish.

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Martinsbräu Pils on tap

Martinsbräu Pils is a classic German style Pils but with enough malt to hold down the fort and invite another.

What makes the Walberlafest so special? Sometimes, it’s not about the beer.

The Walberlafest is perhaps Germany's oldest spring festival. Set high on a hill called the Walberla, it is certainly the most atmospheric. Hike around it before ascending for the most dramatic entrance. Dates for 2025: May 2nd to the 4th.

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Will-Bräu Hefe Weizen bottle

Will-Bräu Hefe Weizen is a fairly dry for the style fruity wheat beer with a refreshingly fruity palate and lingering finish.

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StoXBräu Blonder Bock

StoXBräu Blonder Bock is a high gravity affair strong on malt and alcohol but a bit one dimensional on flavor.

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Will-Bräu Ehrenberger Pilgerstoff

Will-Bräu Ehrenberger Pilgerstoff is richly malty Märzen with some spice and roast in both the nose and palate. The lingering finish is semi-dry and bittersweet.

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Will-Bräu Helles

Will-Bräu Helles is a textbook malt forward session beer with a grainy nose and palate before a clean, semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.