Practical guides, cultural history and honest opinions — all about Franconian beer culture. In English, for visitors who want the real picture.
Nine active breweries within city limits. More per capita than anywhere in the world. Here's what distinguishes each one.
Over 70 breweries in one of the world's smallest brewing regions. Which ones are worth the trip?
One day, nine breweries, one walking route. How to do Bamberg properly.
Rauchbier tastes like smoked ham. That's not an exaggeration. Here's why that's a good thing.
In Franconia you order a Seidla, not a Maß. It's not a small distinction.
The historical, geographic and cultural reasons behind the world's densest brewing region.
The driving route through Franconia's brewery heartland — with stops, a route plan, and where to sleep.
The beer cellar season runs April to October. Here's when, what to expect, and the golden rule.
Three terms for apparently similar beers — but with real and meaningful differences.