Opened: 1995

Annual Production: 2,000 bbl

Fred Kraus got his boots wet at Hufeisen Brauerei in Pottenstein, Bavaria.

Updated: May 26, 2009

• Amber
  American-Style Amber/Red Ale
  Awards:

  • Silver Medal, 2001 North American Beer Awards

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• Gold Lager
  Münchner-Style Helles
  Awards:

  • Gold Medal, 2002 North American Beer Awards

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• Hefeweizen
  South German-Style Hefeweizen/Hefeweissbier
  4.50% abv.
  Awards:

  • Gold Medal, 2003 Great American Beer Festival
  • Gold Medal, 2003 North American Beer Awards
  • Date: May 13, 2009 (#7796)
    Package: bottled
    Place: from the brewery
    Score: 13½ points
    Appearance (3)
    Golden. Hazy. Moderate head.
    Aroma (2)
    Sweet, wheat. Oxidized.
    Mouthfeel (7)
    Medium body, low carbonation. Very sweet, a bit tart. Mild fruitiness. Mild papery oxidation.
    Overall Impression (1½)
    Thanks to BrewCast.net for the bottle!
  • Date: September 27, 1996 (#1717)
    Package: draught
    Place: Great American Beer Festival, Denver CO
    Score: 16 points
    Overall Impression (3)
    Yellow opaque. Smoky banana aroma. Banana flavor.