franconian beer reviews

Griess Keller Bock

Griess Keller Bock is a hop forward richly malty brew more suited to sipping than a raucous Bockbieranstich. While not a traditional Franconian Bock, it outshines many that safely hide in the confines of the bland Hallerbock one often finds.

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Griess St. Petrus Festbier

Griess St. Petrus Festbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring spicy hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.

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Griess Sommerbier

Griess Sommerbier is a susprisingly tasty 2.5% Kellerbier with a peppery hop palate and moreishly dry finish.

franconian beer reviews

Griess Bockbier from gravity dispense

Griess Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish. This version from gravity dispense at Der Pelikan Best of Bock was even drier.

franconian beer reviews

Griess Bockbier

Griess Bockbier is one of Franconia's best with a balanced palate featuring floral hops and fruity malt. The lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter finish is moreish.

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What the Pfad is beer hiking?

Beer Hiking Bavaria is a great guide that details 50 hikes in Bavaria which pass by or end at some of Bavaria's best breweries. This one takes in three small regional breweries and some fine rural Franconian scenery.

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How can you lose with three Dorfs & the Blue Diamond?

Beer Hiking Bavaria is a great guide that details 50 hikes in Bavaria which pass by or end at some of Bavaria's best breweries. This one near Bamberg takes in three small villages of Stettfeld and four countryside breweries.

franconian beer reviews

Griess Kellerbier

Griess Kellerbier is about as perfect a session drinking beer as you'll find, with a dry fruity palate and long slightly bitter finish.