Kim Lund Johansen
- Beer Writer & Brewer -

Where the Keller defies all forecasts - Franz Roppelt’s Brewing Legacy

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 by Kim Lund Johansen
In a quality packed corner of Upper Franconia - Franz Roppelt brews one of the region’s most respected Kellerbiers - unfiltered, consistent, and quietly exceptional. With dedication, and a steady hand honed over five decades, Roppelt keeps his beer - and his Keller: flowing and thriving, in rain or sunshine.

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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.

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

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