The best in town. We tried their standard rauchbier, the weizen, and the helles. All fantastic.
We had the pleasure of drinking and dining with the owner and brewmasters at the brewery. They're extraordinarily friendly. And the food was excellent as well.
I would have taken more notes on the beer itself, but I was busy keeping up with all the German and taking notes about their brewing process and beer recommendations.
I asked them about one thing you mentioned, Ben - if the only ales in Germany are Weizens and Kölsch. Turns out there is another. It's called Altbier. It's similar to Kölsch, except they use a caramel malt. I forget where it's brewed, but I think they said Düsseldorf.
They also recommended Steve Thomas' Good Beer Guide to Germany.
Prost, Schlenkerla!
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awesome!
I forgot about altbeers - but those are another of my favorites. *I am so jealous.* Can I come with you next time?
yep!
when do you want to go? :)
Next summer? Did I tell you that my friend Lisa (who you had coffee with) is in Germany right now?
no. but she did.
we were going to meet up today in Nürnberg, but kevin and i are still recouperating from last night's Weihenstephan Freibierfest.
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