Bad Staffelstein Bierbrauerfest

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.

Staffelberg-Bräu Vollbier from Holzfass

Staffelberg-Bräu Vollbier from gravity dispense at Landbier Paradies Wodanstraße in Nuremberg is a lovely soft balanced session beer with a lingering semi-dry, semi-bitter palate.

Staffelberg-Bräu Rogg Zwerchla

Staffelberg-Bräu Zwerchla is a surprisingly light and dry example of a Roggenbier with a refreshing fruity palate and lingering semi-bitter finish.

Staffelberg-Bräu Zwergator

Staffelberg-Bräu Zwergator is a richly malty dark Doppelbock with some caramel and a lingering finish.

Staffelberg-Bräu Sommer Weizen

Staffelberg-Bräu Sommer Weizen is a citrusy take on the style, making for a moreish finish.

Staffelberg-Bräu Mai-Bock

Staffelberg-Bräu Mai-Bock is a nice dry balanced Hellerbock, easy to drink at 7%.