Kim Lund Johansen
- Beer Writer & Brewer -

A Taste of Time: Brauerei Scheubel’s Commitment to Slow-Brewed Perfection

Thursday, May 15, 2025 by Kim Lund Johansen
In a world of rapid production, where the difference between “fresh” beer and “unfinished” beer sometimes evaporate, Brauerei Scheubel stands firm in its belief that great beer takes time. In a former ossuary in Schlüsselfeld, Stern-Bräu Scheubel brews two lagers with discipline, patience, and a deep respect for time-tested techniques - allowing its lagers to mature slowly over 10 weeks.

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Fränkische Brauereien Quartett

 Having visited Franconia on a regular basis since 2009, I decided to give something back to a region I love. Therefore I released a Quartett Card game twice the size as normal featuring 64 Franconian breweries.

Brauerei Hermann - A Hidden Gem in Ampferbach

Brauerei Hermann - A Hidden Gem in Ampferbach

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 by Kim Lund Johansen

Tucked away in the small Franconian village of Ampferbach, Brauerei Hermann is a place not to miss - which can be more difficult than you expect.
Brauerei Hermann - A Hidden Gem in Ampferbach
Coolships in Franconia and beyond

Coolships in Franconia and beyond

Thursday, March 13, 2025 by Kim Lund Johansen

Despite modern cooling advancements, some breweries uphold the art of open-air wort chilling, merging medieval heritage with cutting-edge craft. The result? A beer steeped in history yet alive with fresh flavor. Venture into these quiet attics, where tradition and technology intertwine, and discove...
Coolships in Franconia and beyond
Brauerei Ulrich Martin - A Rare Revival in Franconia’s Brewing World

Brauerei Ulrich Martin - A Rare Revival in Franconia’s Brewing World

Friday, February 7, 2025 by Kim Lund Johansen

In Franconia, where brewery closures have become all too common, Brauerei Ulrich Martin stands as a rare and inspiring exception. Instead of another tale of lost brewing heritage, this is the story of a passionate brewmaster reviving a long-shuttered brewery and turning it into a thriving hub of tra...
Brauerei Ulrich Martin - A Rare Revival in Franconia’s Brewing World
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