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Originally Posted by craigster59
Ayinger also makes a great Hefeweizen, closest to the good stuff I used to get in Bamberg. Bamberg also has a great Rauchbier, Schlenkerla. Try it if you find it, not everyones taste but I love it.
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Rauchbier is a Bamberg/Schweinfurt specialty. You won't find it made outside of that area of Frankonia (Franken).
It is a unique, and acquired taste. I was unaware there was a Weiss made in the Rauchbier process, and I was stationed near there for 4 years.
My favorite bier of all time is Julius Echter Hefe-Weiss. Made by Wuerzburger Hofbraeu. It is available in the U.S.
This followed by Heidelberger Schlossquell Helles Hefe Weiss. Never seen this here.
For a Pils I prefer Jever (Oma Bier), or Koenig-Pils. Both available here.
A biased list for sure, but to me, German Bier just answers the mail. Even cruddy German Biers are better than most country's best.
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