Franz Josef Bayerisch Helles

The handsome fellow on the label of this beer is Franz Josef himself Not Franz Josef Strauß and not even Sissi's Franz Joseph I, but Franz Josef from Eltmann Despite his non-political career and his non-noble origins, numerous myths and legends surround the namesake of this creation

If you believe the stories that the citizens of EltmannInside Eltmanns tell behind closed doors to this day, Franz Josef was a real feast for the eyes As the eldest son and heir to the master brewer of the local brewery, he was already in a good position anyway, but his attractiveness and activity in the local shooting club made him a particularly sought-after match As an ambitious young man, he naturally wanted to become the shooting king, but this position was occupied for a long time When the farmer who had been shooting king year after year died, Franz Josef sensed his chance and tried his luck at the next shooting festival Fate and the fact that the winner traditionally bought a round or two for the entire audience were in Franz Josef's favor and he was chosen as the next shooting king

To this day, the Bavarian pale ale from the Eschenbacher private brewery is named Franz Josef in his honor The beer homage to the handsome marksman king is a drinkable brew that enchants the palate with its robust taste, gentle hopping and subtly balanced character