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.
Held-Bräu Weizenbock is one gorgeous beer and possibly the best dark Weizenbock I’ve ever had in Franconia. It’s roasty for the style and I’d generally not like that but in this one it really works as it interplays with the hops in a subdued way. The lingering finish is sublimely dry for the style and shows a little less alcohol in this style can be a good thing at 6.9%.
Held-Bräu Fest-Bier is typical Festbier with a balanced malty palate and clean semi-dry finish.
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 Rabenstein Castle and regional favorite Held-Bräu in Oberailsfeld.
Held-Bräu Bock is a light amber and drier than most Hellerbocks.
Held-Bräu Weizen is a bit of a cross between a Weizen and Helles if interested in a hybrid beer.
Held-Bräu Weizenbock is a dangerously drinkable brew with a surprising addition of hops to make the finish clean and moreish.
Held-Bräu Helles is a dry fruity brew with a some cereal in the mix and a clean bitter finish.
Held-Bräu Dunkles Braunbier is a much revered Dunkles in Franconia, full of rich malt with a hint of chocolate before the dry finish.
