Klosterbrauerei Andechs

Ah the Holy Mountain. A must stop here in southern Bavaria. Huge place and a wonderful experiance. Great views and just a wonderful place. I like to stop by here once in awhile. Don't go on the weekends in the summer as it will be packed.

 

A solid drive from Munich and near a beautiful lake. A large monastery campus with great views and a large outdoor seating area. Inside is a bit dark. Cafeteria-style ordering system for food (hot and cold separately) and beer, with beer being an efficient operation. They don't make a bad beer so you can't go wrong with anything but their Weizen and Helles were particularly tasty. Try their speciality sausage and have them warm it up. Very good with one of their massive pretzels. Much more touristy than I expected but very much worth the trip to experience this special place.

I hiked up to the monastery with some friends during a fall post-Octoberfest long weekend getaway (pre Covid). Maybe it was the beautiful day and weather, maybe the great beer companions I hiked with, or maybe the place is just outstanding, but it was a trip that my traveling companions and I still reminisce about and we still bring over bottles of Andechs just to relive the experience. First rate, unsurpassed, a bucket list must-do. The food was really good, the vibe is awesome, a Munich beer inspired five stars. You have to love the long tables, the Munich beer culture, the families enjoying the outing - the best of Munich and what I wish we could emulate back home in the US.

 

 

 

This is a MUST day-trip from Munich; take the S-Bahn (S8) to Herrsching and Bus 951 that will take you to the bottom of the hill, atop which awaits the magnificent Klosterbrauerei Andechs - specifically, the Klostergasthof. There is a large terrace, but it was closed during my November visit. (On clear days, you can see the Bavarian Alps.) It is a large and rustic place with large communal tables and a few booths. It is a popular place for locals and humble beer pilgrims like myself. There is no table service, so here's what you do: step up to the Casse, pay for your beer - a liter mug will cost 7.30 (euro) - show the receipt at the next counter, the one with the giant keg, and claim your delicious beer, one of the best Germany has to offer. If you hunger, there is an adjoining room where you can get food in a cafeteria style. I settled for some tasty sausages and then settled in for a wonderful day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fantastic place. If you are in Bavaria please make the pilgrimage. You won't be disappointed

Probably my favorite beer garden that I visited during my trip to Bavaria. I only tried the Helles and the Doppelbock beers. I don't remember much about the Helles, but the Doppelbock was awesome. I had pork belly to eat which was also fantastic. Food and beverage were both very reasonable. It was less expensive than beer gardens in Munch. We went on a Sunday afternoon in the Spring and there was a traditional Bavarian band playing music and it was a very festive atmosphere. Views were good too since it sits on top of a hill.

This is it. This is a place where all beer lovers must pilgrimage to. Come on... It's a monestary in the Bavarian Alps where they have making beer for hundreds of years. And of course the beer is amazing.