Brauerei Wiethaler

Franconia is the undisputed beer stronghold of Germany and, if you believe the Franconians, of the world. Franconia is the region with the highest density of breweries in the world and home to the most beer-loving people of all. In Franconia, people love and live beer; the hoppy drink is part of the Franconian zest for life and an integral part of the traditional culture. Countless Franconian breweries are even older than the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516. The Wiethaler brewery in Neunhof can also look back on a tradition that goes back more than 500 years.

Naturally good

The key to good Wiethaler beer has always been the use of high-quality raw materials. Where possible, only regional ingredients go into the kettle. It starts with the malt, which is made from the fine barley from the Nuremberg region. Twelve farmers from the immediate area supply the Wiethaler brewery with Franconian brewing barley, which is then processed into malt in a neighboring malthouse. The crystal-clear water is drawn from the brewery's own well and gives the beer its wonderful, clear freshness. The hops, which come from the Spalt and Hersbruck growing regions, provide a lot of flavor. The hand-picked hop varieties are grown with great care and dedication by hop farmers from Simonshofen and Herpersdorf.

The Wiethaler brewery has been run by the Wiethaler-Dorn family since 1963 and is a family business as one would wish. With passion and heart, the family accompanies every step from the raw material to the finished beer and invites its guests to take a look at the fascinating craft of brewing beer and to see the outstanding quality for themselves.

With heart and craftsmanship against mass-produced goods

The growing number of large industrial breweries has led to a decline in small, artisanal breweries in many places. It is family businesses like the Wiethaler brewery that are opposing this unfortunate trend with courage and excellent beer. Artisan expertise, hop-based knowledge and a lot of love make the beers from Neunhof true beer specialties that can be sampled on site in the cozy inn. In the immediate vicinity of the small brewery is the parlor with an adjoining beer garden. In winter, you can sit wonderfully comfortably in the rustic rooms of the stately half-timbered house, and in summer you can really relax in the shade of the old trees. Wiethaler beer goes very well with the hearty, home-made delicacies of traditional Franconian cuisine. A dark country beer and a hearty roast with dumplings and savoy cabbage? Yes, please!

Another step against the spread of mass-produced beer is the conscious omission of preservatives and additives. All beers from Wiethaler are natural and so good that you can't keep them unopened in the cupboard anyway.