Comments on: Bamberg revisited

By: Pump creep | Boak and Bailey's Beer Blog

Pump creep | Boak and Bailey's Beer Blog — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:56:56 +0000

[...] keg beer has got better too — out go Guinness and Fosters to be replaced by Keesman Herren Pils, Brugse Zot (blonde and brown), Rothaus Pils and Weizen, Mort Subite Kriek, and Kuepper’s [...]

By: E.S. Delia

E.S. Delia — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:17:02 +0000

Boak, that’s the exact one I’m referring to: crisp, balanced lager with a delicate twinge of smoke from their classic yeast strain. For some reason, I’m in love with that beer. Hearing of your travels gives me the urge to get back to Central Europe!

By: Boak

Boak — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:10:12 +0000

Eric – I’m not sure about this Helles – is this what’s referred to on their site as the Lagerbeer?

Didn’t notice it when we were there, to be honest, and no-one was drinking anything other than the usual Rauch Maerzen (we got an odd look for ordering a RauchWeizen!)

Andy / Treinjan – the Herren Pils was nice, but the Sternla was outstanding. We’ve got a few posts coming up on exploring the Franconian countryside, but didn’t go to Hummel. Next trip.

Stonch – I’d be willing to bet a cask of TT Landlord that there is no-one reading this blog who hasn’t heard of Bamberg!

By: Treinjan

Treinjan — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:22:28 +0000

You should visit Hummel itself. By public transport it’s doable on weekdays only, otherwise you need a taxi, a bike or be prepared to walk a few kms.
On average they have something like 8 beers to try, half of them on tap; tap beers can be had in 0,25 litre. Very nice people, good food (and cheap!).

And about Keesmann: one of my favourite breweries in Bamberg, with a nice Pilsner, a great Lager (Sternla, yes), and a magnificent Bock. But maybe we should continue this topic on the Franconia Beerboard.

By: Andy Holmes

Andy Holmes — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:18:27 +0000

It’s interesting that you enjoyed Sternla, everyone raves about Herren Pils but I always go for the Sternla first, whenever I have tried them back to back the Sternla has always been the best IMO.

Only another month to go and I’ll be able to confirm this again, counting down the days! Hopefully Abseits will have the Hummel Kellerbier on draught when I’m there.

By: Stonch

Stonch — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:40:46 +0000

“You don’t need us to tell you about the pubs in Bamberg. I’m sure you’ve all “been there, done that”, and if not, you’re planning to.”

Bloody hell, that’s a massive assumption! I find most people haven’t heard of Bamberg, let alone been there!

By: E.S. Delia

E.S. Delia — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:40:50 +0000

Am I wrong in thinking that Aecht Schlenkerla Helles is among the best of its kind? Sub-question: Did you drink any of that whilst in the area? I need to hit some beer stores here soon to see if it’s available yet.

By: Boak

Boak — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:19:49 +0000

That would also explain why I was unable to find the Greifenklau homepage, which is here, of course... Nothing for Keesmann or Keesman though!

By: Bailey

Bailey — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:44:28 +0000

Hello, Treinjan. We had the Spezial U when we there a few years ago, I think, but we didn’t really know much about beer. We liked it — I do remember that! It wasn’t available this time round, though.

By: Treinjan

Treinjan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:27:32 +0000

If you think the Mahr’s U is great, try the Spezial U – I think it’s even better. Oh and check your spelling, it’s GrEIfenklau.