The small village of Pretzfeld is known for its extensive orchards and the juice that is pressed from the ripe fruit in autumn. Various varieties of apples, pears and cherries grow on the plantations. If you look closely, you can also spot the odd blackcurrant bush between the fruit trees. The Trubachtal is particularly beautiful in spring: when the trees bloom, a carpet of white and pink petals covers the landscape and gives it a magical appearance. The delicious juice can be enjoyed all year round, for example at the popular Pretzfeld beer cellar. In addition to homemade snacks and roasts, there is an excellent selection of juices and, of course, freshly brewed beer. Three breweries are still based in the Pretzfeld region today: Nikl-Bräu, Penning-Zeißler and the Meister brewery.
The history of the Meister brewery began in 1865. Back then, the Meister family opened their brewery and laid the foundation for a long brewing history. Today, the fifth generation is already at the helm of the brewery. According to Bavarian tradition, the first son was named after his father, which is why three bosses of the last generation have been called Georg Meister. One Georg taught the next how to brew and some of the recipes have been retained from the brewery's beginnings to this day. Brewing pieces based on historical models include, for example, the good full-bodied beer, the tasty Zwickl or the seasonal festival beer . At Meister, the focus is on Franconian brewing art and tried and tested craftsmanship. All raw materials are sourced regionally wherever possible and processed by hand into delicious beers. In order to control the quality of their ingredients as best as possible, the brewery still grinds its own malt.
Anyone who likes to drink something stronger with their beer or to round off a nice evening is in good hands at the Meister brewery: In addition to the brewery, the Meister family runs their own small distillery. Their home offers the team an abundance of wonderful fruits from which the finest schnapps can be distilled. The distillery sources cherries and pears directly from Pretzfeld, while plums, mirabelles and sloes come from the immediate area. To save unsold beer from being thrown away, the distillery also produces a delicious beer brandy. With their handmade drinks, the Meister family enriches the Franconian culinary landscape and makes their contribution to the culinary heritage of their homeland.
Find a selection of brewing pieces from Meister here!
