Würzburger Höfbräu Frühjahrsfestbier is deep golden with a creamy white head and light spicy hops in the malty nose. The balanced palate is richly malty but has fair spicy hopping to dry it out in the lingering semi-bitter finish.
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The Pocket Guide to the Best Würzburg & its Countryside Breweries
Franconia is blessed with 100s of great breweries, many of them in small villages outside the big towns. The pocket guide to the best Würzburg & its Countryside Breweries will help you pick out which breweries outside Würzburg to visit. Guided tours to breweries outside Bamberg available if you would like to head into the Bamberg countryside with a Franconian beer expert.
Würzburger Hofbräu Hell
Würburger Hofbräu Hell is a balanced if somewhat bland malty brew which is well-suited for those averse to hops. Their signature Pils is still heading towards a Helles and the better bet if looking for more flavor.
The Main Thing about Unterfranken
The Main River is not only the longest contained in river in Germany so perhaps unsurprisingly important in the brewing world as a source of water and transportation. There are many in Franconia, where the it originates and a particularly scenic stretch is in Lower Franconia. Three towns to seek out for beer on this route are Marktheidenfeld (Martinsbräu), Wertheim (Spessart) and Lohr am Main (Keiler Brauhaus).
Würzburger Hofbräu Pils
Würburger Hofbräu Pils is more like a dryish Helles than a true Pils but that's okay as a perfect beer for their gorgeous Biergarten.