As I often do around this time of year, I am announcing the soon-to-begin Erlangen beer fest (Bergkirchweih), which will run from May 21 to June 1, corresponding to Pentecost. This is the world's oldest beer fest, dating back to 1755.
I have picked out a couple of articles that describe the coming events. The first (in German) is from the Erlanger Nachrichten (newspaper) and describes the beer being brewed for the event by the Nuremberg-based Tucher Brewery.
The second article, from Pixelschmitt, is in English and is a guide to the events for visitors.
When I was stationed in Erlangen in the late 1960s, there were three breweries in existence: Erichbrau, Kitzmann, and Henniger. On my last visit in 2013, that list was down to two, Kitzmann and the recently re-established Steinbach. Since then, Kitzmann has been bought up by the Kulmbacher brewery which still produces the Kitzmann recipe out of Kulmbach.
However, also in recent years, two new breweries have opened, one is the Weller brewery in the Thalermuehle area of Erlangen. The other is Entlas Keller, produced by a small restaurant of the same name, which is located on the festival grounds, but which remains open during the year. I have yet to try it.
I'm not sure exactly which beers will be featured this year outside of Tucher and Steinbach. I assume Entlas Keller will be serving their own beer. In recent years, the old Erichbrau recipe has also been available. I am guessing that the Kitzmann beer recipe will also be available from Kulmbach, which, like Nuremberg, is not too far away, though not as close as Nuremberg. My personal favorite is Kitzmann.
The Bergkirchweih is well worth a visit. There are attractions for all age groups.
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