Mainseidla Kellerbier

The beer garden or beer cellar is a Bavarian invention and dates back to the early 19th century. At that time, breweries were allowed to serve beer by official decree. They actually had to have the right to serve beer directly to the public, but the breweries were granted an exemption for the summer. As there were no electrically powered cooling methods in the past, beer was only brewed in the cooler half of the year and then stored in cellars. Blocks of ice, gravel and the shade of large chestnut trees ensured stable temperatures that lasted well into the summer. The special dispensing rights ensured that the slowly warming beer could be sold quickly. An entire culture developed out of this necessity: today, countless beer cellars and gardens adorn the Bavarian landscape and people meet there to enjoy a cold beer and a hearty snack.

Accordingly, there are also many cellar beers. This classic beer was created around the same time as the beer cellars and has since become indispensable, especially in Franconia. Thanks to its balanced character, the fine tartness goes wonderfully with a snack and quenches your thirst even on the hottest August day.

An excellent example is the MainSeidla Kellerbier from Binkert, which has been refined with three types of hops and conjures up a crisp bitterness in the glass.