Wagner Merkendorf lager unspun

In Franconia, the term "unbung" is familiar to most beer drinkers No wonder, because it is a tradition in Upper Franconia to brew unbung beers Wooden barrels are usually sealed with a plug in the bunghole so that bung pressure can build up and carbon dioxide can form, This would not work for the long storage period that a lager undergoes, as the pressure would become too high in the long term So the bung was removed so that the lager could mature in peace The result is an extremely drinkable beer with mild carbon dioxide and low foam development

The Wagner brewery from Merkendorf also has this traditional beer style in its range The unbung lager from Wagner impresses with its full-bodied character and palatable 5.3% alcohol content

The Franconian beer specialty flows into the glass in a clear golden hue and exudes a seductive aroma of toasted malt, oven-fresh bread and a hint of floral hops The first sip reveals a medium body with a great malt profile and a refreshing hop aroma with earthy notes of caramel, Nuts, honey, stone-baked bread and roasted grain are joined by hoppy aromas that taste of freshly mown grass and blooming flowers A noble bitterness skillfully rounds off the interplay of aromas and gives the beer contrast The finish is dry and mildly bitter