The History and Tradition of Beer Kellers in Franconia
Saturday, August 19, 2023 by Kim Lund Johansen
In today's fast-paced world, the beer kellers of Franconia stand as a testament to the region's commitment to preserving tradition. Even as craft beer becomes a global phenomenon, the beer kellers remain true to their roots.
Lindenbräu (Gräfenberg)
Monday, March 27, 2023 by Kim Lund Johansen
On my latest visit to Lindenbräu I discovered tradition, sustainability and high quality come together. With a heavy focus on local ingredients, they brew terroir driven beers from traditional styles to the modern hop driven Fritzle. Add to that, careful restoration of heritage brew equipment and the optional hike of five breweries - all in one place.
Unterhaider Kellergasse
Thursday, August 18, 2022 by Kim Lund Johansen
Just short of 12 km from the old Townhouse in Bamberg lies the beautiful Unterhaider Kellergasse. For a distance of 165 meters, you can find 29 individual kellers, including simple rectilinear and unramified kellers as well as Y-shaped double kellers. Laying beautifully next to each other going up a hill, it is an extraordinary view and experience. 28 of them are still used by hausbrauers.
Brauerei Griess (Geisfeld)
Monday, June 20, 2022 by Kim Lund Johansen
Just a short bike ride south of Bamberg, you will find Brauerei Griess in Geisfeld. Still family owned and traditional in every way since 1872. For the last three generations, it has been in the hands of the Griess family. Peter Griess, who took over the brewing in 1983, still only 19, was Germany’s youngest brewer at the time.
Hausbrauer Bier - a Franconian Tradition
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 by Kim Lund Johansen
Hausbräu is young beer that is collected by “customers” in barrels or kegs. Often kept in the basement or another cool place of the collector, It then completes the fermentation and maturation. Read about the tradition and the list of breweries still offering it.