Germany trip upcoming in June

Discussion in 'Germany' started by invertalon, Feb 5, 2019.

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  1. ClarkstonMark

    ClarkstonMark Crusader (491) Feb 21, 2016 Michigan
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    not beer related, but there is a Birkenstock outlet and other shopping here ....
    https://www.wertheimvillage.com/en/shopping/
     
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  2. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,611) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    I was there 20 years ago. Fun place.
     
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  3. BayernTrips

    BayernTrips Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2017 Germany
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    In Munich, all the beer gardens and beer places will be open. Only the stores and maybe some museums will be closed. If you are out in the countryside, you may see smaller places go on a Betriebsferien (Vacation break for the whole operation) during Pentecost since the kids will be off from school.
     
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  4. Snowcrash000

    Snowcrash000 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,017) Oct 4, 2017 Germany
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    @invertalon

    This is pretty late notice, but this is not something I had on my radar at all since it's not really something that interests me personally. However you might be interested to know that there's currently a small beer festival along the Rhine, just behind the Dom that focuses on both German and international beer. There's no entry fee, it's basically just a bunch of stalls and seating along the river. I only just noticed this today as I was passing by there on my bike earlier.

    It's not all that interesting, to be honest, mostly macro stuff, but since you're probably in the Altsstadt anyway and the weather is great, I thought I'd mention it. Might be worth a quick stroll if you're in the area.
     
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  5. jeebeel

    jeebeel Zealot (655) Jun 17, 2003 Texas

    +1 to this for a day trip. I grew up in Wiesbaden and will be there in a few weeks. Plenty of good food and drink options.
     
  6. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    I think we walked through a few times actually today already! We are having a blast hitting up all the various places for Kolsch!
     
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  7. Snowcrash000

    Snowcrash000 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,017) Oct 4, 2017 Germany
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    Ah, great, I just thought it might not be too obvious since it's a little further away from the main Altstadt hub and behind the bridge. Andechs and Augustiner might be worth checking out, but then again you're headed to Bavaria afterwards anyway :wink:.
     
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  8. Bierman9

    Bierman9 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,669) Dec 20, 2001 New Hampshire
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    Hey... I have visited, though back in 2003... was a good experience, overall..

    Prosit!
     
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  9. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    So yesterday was our first full day here in Germany, spent in Cologne. Hopped place to place, enjoying the beautiful Kolsch offered here of course. Did not disappoint!! As far as a favorite so far, might give the edge to Paffgen perhaps. Just seemed to have the extra little complexity going on in there.

    Peters was most unique with a heavier Vienna malt character I think, nuttier note. Really enjoyed them all, though.

    Also stopped at Delerium and enjoyed a Rauchbier on draft. Cool spot!

    Our stops so far:
    Fruh
    Peters
    Gaffel
    Paffgen
    Gilden

    Can't wait to stop at more tonight after the park. Any must do Kolsch spots we should not miss? Or how about best food as well? Ate at Peters and Gaffel yesterday and both were fantastic. Love the white asparagus in season currently!
     
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  10. Snowcrash000

    Snowcrash000 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,017) Oct 4, 2017 Germany
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    For food I would recommend Lommerzheim, their pork chops are especially famous and they serve Päffgen as well. It's quite a rustic, typically "kölsch" kind of place that is quite popular with locals and tourists alike. Usually gets rather packed later in the evening though.

    I would have recommended Braustelle even more, both for the food and beer, but unfortunately they are closed on Mondays. MIght be something to keep in mind for a return to Cologne though, if you don't mind venturing out a little further.

    Malzmühle is pretty much a must-visit that's right on the edge ofthe Altstadt and if you're finally sick of Kölsch afterwards, Craftbeer Corner Coeln, who currently have a bunch of Warpigs brews on tap, is just a 3-minute walk away :wink:.

    Reissdorf should also be worth a visit, it's a little further out as well, but really not much. I've never really been to the brewhouse, but Reissdorf always used to be my favorite Kölsch back when I still drank the stuff.

    If you'd prefer to stay around the Altstadt, there's also Sünner and Sion still around, although they are probably not the highest-rated places, they are probably still worth a visit if you're in the area anyway.
     
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  11. rodndtube

    rodndtube Zealot (569) Feb 24, 2007 Maryland
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    we do all our booking via DB especially when in Bavaria. Our go-to is the Bavaria Ticket, esp. as we are a group of 3 or 4. Good for virtually all transit in Bavaria after 9a, but excludes the high-speed intercity trains. Stop over in Nuremberg for a couple of nights and do a day trip to Bamberg (45-60 minutes by train). Then take a bus (using your Bayern Ticket) from Bamberg train station to within a few blocks of Klosterbräu and walk yourself pubbing back to the train station. Nuremberg also has some good brew pubs and wirst houses. 2nd class train ticket is fine, no seat reservations needed during non-rush hours.

     
  12. rodndtube

    rodndtube Zealot (569) Feb 24, 2007 Maryland
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    Great monastery beer, biergarten and beer halls inside. The indoor food halls are a series of ala carte specialty stands,,, pretzel one, sausage one, salad one and so on. The bier I call giddybier.
     
  13. rodndtube

    rodndtube Zealot (569) Feb 24, 2007 Maryland
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    Shame you won't have more time at Weihenstephaner. It really begs a few hours of drinking and eating, not to mention the first class brewing tour. For future reference, we have stayed at an inn with bus stop from the main station and a half mile walk to the brewery complex, quiet outside of town. A transfer at the Freising station to another bus to the Munich airport.
     
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  14. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    We are planning on a few hours! Tour hopefully as well.
     
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  15. jeebeel

    jeebeel Zealot (655) Jun 17, 2003 Texas

    +1 to Malzmühle. You'll also want to eat there, excellent food.
     
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  16. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    Back in Frankfurt on the way south to Rust. Cologne was a blast, we loved it! Was able to stop in Dusseldorf today for a few hours and hit up a few Alt breweries. Dusseldorf was nice, but we preferred Cologne better for sure (as well as the Kolsch). A mix of atmosphere and the people overall made Cologne a bit more enjoyable.

    Next stop, beer wise, will be Munich!
     
  17. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    So we are headed for Bamberg now (with a stop at Weihenstephaner on the way) . Munich was just awesome! Both mornings we enjoyed weisswurst and Bier at Schneiderweiss. Hit up so many breweries I couldn't list them right now if I tried. Augustiner and Ayinger were highlights, various locations. Hofbräukeller was awesome. Enjoying the Helles out of the cask has been incredible. Just a really great time all around. Paulaner (the big, fancy location) was a top spot as well, really great food too. Went both days!

    I'll have a detailed report once back home, but so far this trip has been so incredible. Some good and bad points I'll share later about my thoughts on Germany beer and its culture as a whole from my perspective, but that comes later!

    Can't wait to get some Rauchbier in my veins!!
     
  18. Gutes_Bier

    Gutes_Bier Maven (1,339) Jul 31, 2011 Germany

    That will help you forget about the bad parts.
     
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  19. Dodger75

    Dodger75 Aspirant (287) Feb 26, 2017 England

    I’m looking forward to the report.

    I’m heading over to Berchtesgaden tomorrow, will visit their Hofbrauhaus, the legendary Augustiner in Salzburg and finish my trip staying at the Erding Brewery hotel in Erding so I’m going to be sampling some good stuff I’m sure.
     
  20. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,065) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    Arrived here at around 5pm and blown away by the beauty of Bamberg. First up, Schlenkerla! Enjoyed a Krausen and Marzen before headed to Mahrs Bräu to try the U (was OK). Headed to Keesmann for their Herrin Pils (incredible..).
    Thennnn Spezial for their incredible Rauchbier lager which honestly puts up stiff competition for Schlenkerla! So good. Followed that up with a Keller Bier there before heading back to Schlenkerla for one last Marzen and dinner.

    Today, we head to Weyermann for a tour. Then of course, plenty more stops!
     
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