franconian beer reviews

Hölzlein Rauch from gravity dispense

Hölzlein Rauch from gravity dispense is a very lightly smoky session beer with a faint grainy quality and semi-dry, clean finish. Excellent and a beer for those who say they don't like Rauchbier.

franconian beer reviews

Hölzlein Rauch bottle

Hölzlein Rauch is a very lightly smoky session beer with a faint grainy quality and very dry, clean finish. Excellent and a beer for those who say they don't like Rauchbier.

franconian beer reviews

Spezial Märzen

Spezial Märzen is a richly malty smoke beer with a lingering, semi-dry moreish finish.

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Klosterbräu Rauchbier

Klosterbräu Rauchbier is the brewery's first modern day foray into smoke beer and a grand one is is.

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Spezial Lagerbier

Though not as famous as city rival Schlenkerla's Rauchbier, Spezial is perhaps more approachable. The finish is clean and bitter, making it an easy drinking session beer.

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Hönig Posthörnla

Hönig's Posthörnla is a great introduction to Rauchbier, with a hoppier palate than is typical.

Grasser Grachäds

One of Franconia's brewing legends resides in Huppendorf and entry into the Rauchbier realm is another winner.

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Spezial Bockbier

Though not as famous as city rival Schlenkerla's Rauchbier, Spezial is perhaps more approachable and their Bock is a few notches up the ladder of smokiness than their everyday brew.